Ducati Diavel V4 S Confirmed for 2027: Semi-Active Öhlins & 168 hp Muscle

Ducati is officially expanding its muscle-cruiser family. Recent regulatory emissions certification documents have confirmed that Borgo Panigale has added the high-spec Ducati Diavel V4 S to its official model portfolio for the 2027 model year. Following the standard established by the Multistrada and Streetfighter V4 S editions, the new Diavel V4 S brings competition-derived semi-active electronic suspension and weight-saving cycle components to the V4 cruiser.

What Upgrades Will the ‘S’ Badge Bring?

1. Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 Electronic Suspension

The primary mechanical distinction over the standard Diavel V4 is the addition of top-tier Swedish suspension hardware:

• Semi-active Öhlins 48 mm front forks and rear monoshock with real-time electronic compression and rebound damping.
• Intuitive handlebar switchgear adjustment, allowing instant transitions from plush cruiser damping on uneven highways to taut track-ready chassis stiffness.

2. Lighter Forged Wheels & Brembo Stylema Brakes

• Lightweight forged aluminum 5-spoke wheels reducing unsprung rotating mass for sharper tipping into corners.
• Dual 330 mm floating front discs gripped by Brembo Stylema monobloc 4-piston radial calipers with cornering ABS.

3. The Formidable 1,158cc V4 Granturismo

The powertrain remains Ducati’s crown jewel without valve-spring maintenance headaches:

• Power & Torque: 168 hp at 10,750 rpm and 126 Nm of peak torque at 7,500 rpm.
• Rear Cylinder Deactivation: Cuts the rear cylinder bank at idle and low speeds to dramatically reduce cockpit heat.

Ducati Diavel V4 S Overview