The Ducati Diavel for Bentley
The Ducati Diavel for Bentley is a brand-new motorcycle that Ducati and Bentley jointly unveiled. It is a limited-edition model that highlights the outstanding qualities of both of these illustrious companies. The development of this project, which was the result of a partnership between the two manufacturers, brings together Ducati and Bentley with a shared goal of performance, craftsmanship, and luxury. The end product is a remarkable combination of technology, fashion, and performance that has the potential to cause aficionados to fantasize. This evening, the bike will be presented to the general public as part of a “fuorisalone” event that will take place at Art Basel in Miami. Art Basel is the international version of the most prominent contemporary art market in Europe.
Ducati has incorporated distinctive features of the Bentley Batur, of which Bentley will only produce 18 examples, using the sophisticated technological foundation of the high-performance and comfortable Diavel V4. This has resulted in the creation of a motorbike that is one of a kind in terms of its elegance and design. The Diavel for Bentley will be produced in a numbered series that will be restricted to 500 instances. In addition, there will be an extra fifty “Ducati Diavel for Bentley Mulliner” motorcycles that are even more luxurious. The latter are exclusive to Bentley clients and incorporate the personalisation and uniqueness that are so fundamental to the Batur, which serves as the foundation for the motorcycles.
As a result of its twin-turbo W12 engine that produces 740 horsepower, the Batur is Bentley’s most powerful production automobile ever. More than that, the Batur blends bodywork that is sculptured and muscular with the hallmark workmanship of Bentley, which creates a new design DNA for the brand and previews a new design direction for the company. Without being ostentatious or excessive, the visual statement conveys a level of strength and elegance that is quite remarkable. Mulliner, the oldest coachbuilder in the world and Bentley’s in-house custom business, is responsible for the individual handcrafting of each of the 18 models of the Batur.
The Centro Stile Ducati, in conjunction with the designers at Bentley, came up with a new design for this one-of-a-kind motorcycle as a result of drawing inspiration from the Batur, from which it draws the lines of the side view. The Scarab Green colour, which is utilised throughout the bodywork, is derived from the Bentley Mulliner palette. This colour is selected because it is smart and polished, and it is rich in metallic tones.
In addition, the decisive and aggressive lines of the Diavel V4 have been extensively redesigned via the technological components. A great number of the distinguishing characteristics of the Batur have been incorporated into various elements of the bike. A few machined surfaces are evident on the forged wheels that were conceived and built specifically for this motorcycle. These rims are coated in Dark Titanium Satin and have a form that is reminiscent of the contours of the automobile.
The side air intakes are a reflection of the two-tone front grille, which is one of the most identifiable distinguishing features of the Batur. It is the related components of the automobile that are referred to as the triangle rear extractors. The single-seater tail, which can be substituted with a passenger seat, derives numerous stylistic influences from the back of the Batur. The front mudguard, the fairing, and the top view of the tank are all reminiscent of the ribs that are located on the front bonnet. A significant number of the bodywork components, including the fenders, the headlight cover, the engine, the exhaust and radiator covers, the radiator shrouds, the side panels, and the tail piece, are constructed out of high-quality carbon fibre.
The rider’s seat, which is made of black Alcantara, takes its design cues from the inside of the vehicle. It has meticulous craftsmanship that shows the red fabric that lies underneath it, which is identical to the colour of the Batur seats, and it also features the Bentley emblem embroidered on the rear pad. A new design has been used for the dual-outlet exhaust, which includes a cover, in order to bring it into harmony with the bike’s streamlined looks.
Ducati additionally provides a series of just fifty copies of the Diavel for Bentley Mulliner, in addition to the 500 examples of the Diavel for Bentley that are already available. Customers of Mulliner will be the only ones who will be able to purchase the 50-Diavel for Bentley Mulliner motorcycles. These customers will be able to customise their Diavel for Bentley Mulliner by selecting from a variety of colours for the saddle, front brake callipers, carbon fibre parts, and rims. This customisation will be made possible through direct collaboration with the designers of the Centro Stile Ducati. Additionally, they will have the choice of choosing a colour from a constrained palette that Mulliner’s designer specifically chose for this distinctive and extremely exclusive series, or they may choose the same colour as their vehicle for the bodywork components.
The Diavel for Bentley, much like every other collectible Ducati, comes with a passenger seat, a motorcycle cover, and a certificate of authenticity when it is delivered to the customer. On the right side of the motorbike, there is a plate that has been installed into the carbon fibre cover of the vertical head. This plate displays the name of the model as well as the production number of the unit. Both the dashboard, which comes standard with a turn-by-turn navigator, and the LED matrix of the rear light cluster give a unique animation when the key is turned on. This makes the Diavel for Bentley much more distinguishable than it already was. At long last, each and every Diavel for Bentley will be shipped out in a one-of-a-kind wooden case that has been personalised.
Customers are able to complete their look with a jet helmet and a technical jacket (available in both men’s and women’s versions) in a limited edition that is characterised by a colour scheme that reflects that of the motorcycle. This collection was created as a result of the collaboration between the two manufacturers, which also led to the creation of a Capsule Collection that is reserved for owners of the Diavel for Bentley.
In the Diavel for Bentley, the 1,158-cc V4 Granturismo engine is utilised. This engine is not only an essential component of the vehicle’s design, but it is also a polished and sophisticated technological option. Powerful (168 horsepower), abundant in torque, and incredibly light and compact, it is simultaneously fluid and usable from the lowest rpm onward. It is also exceptionally light and small. The timbre of the exhaust is uniquely characterised by the twin-pulse combustion order, which, in conjunction with the specific exhaust system, is a defining characteristic.