Ducati’s 121 kW (162 hp) Diavel motorcycle has twice the power-to-weight ratio of the cogent Audi R8 V10 plus, but which is quicker from zero to 150 mph and back again? Autocar’s cheeky Steve Sutcliffe finds out.
Differences on the plus include CFRP mirrors, side blades, splitter, larger diffuser and adjustable bucket seats. Carbon ceramic brakes are fitted as standard, while the improved output of 404 kW (550 hp) and 540 Nm of torque allows a 3.5 second 0-100 km/h time and a 317 km/h (197 mph) top speed.