Page 19 - August 2025 Edition

Ducati is no stranger to performance motorcycles, but with
the XDiavel, especially its 2025 V4 variant, it's aiming squarely
at traditional cruiser exhaust pipes—most notably Harley-
Davidson. As recently covered by Autoweek, the Italian brand
is boldly positioning the XDiavel as a techno-cruiser hybrid
designed to appeal to Harley's core demographic: riders loyal
to big twin torque but curious about sportbike refinement
and tech-forward riding.

This article explores how the XDiavel blends cruiser cues with
superbike DNA, the bike's key features and riding experience,
and why Ducati believes Harley riders are ripe for conversion.