Ducati and Bentley have partnered up and revealed a new limited-edition motorcycle – the Ducati Diavel for Bentley.
Based on Ducati’s Diavel V4 and adopting the 168hp (125kW), 1158cc, V4 Granturismo engine of that motorbike, the Diavel for Bentley will be limited to 500 examples, plus an additional 50 special Ducato Diavel for Bentley Mulliner motorbikes. The latter are reserved for Bentley customers and will enable even more personalisation and unique touches.
Ducati and Bentley designers have given the Diavel for Bentley a new design, with inspiration coming from the prestige carmaker’s ultra-exclusive Batur grand tourer, of which just 18 units are to be produced. The result is a motorbike that is a beautiful combination of Ducati and Bentley touches. The Scarab Green colour and metallic shades come from the Bentley Mulliner palette and is used throughout the bodywork, and elements on the motorbike – such as the forged rims, side air intakes, triangular rear extractors, and fairing and tank – take styling cues from the Batur.
The rider’s seat, in black Alcantara, is inspired by the interior of the car, and the dual outlet exhaust, with its cover, has also been redesigned to fit with the lines of the restyled bike.
Extra touches of exclusivity include the name of the model and the production number of the boke on a plate inserted in the carbon fibre cover of the vertical head, on the right side of the motorbike.
Both the dashboard and the LED matrix of the rear light cluster offer a special animation at the key-on.
The collaboration between Ducati and Bentley has also led to the creation of a Capsule Collection, reserved for Diavel for Bentley owners, which enables customers to complete their look with a jet helmet and technical jacket.
Source: Motor Trader e-Magazine (December 2023)
20 December 2023