Ducati Diavel Dark vs Ducati Diavel Cromo (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Diavel Darkstacks up against the Ducati Diavel Cromo. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Diavel DarkDucati Diavel Cromo
Model year20142013
Price
Engine1198 cc1198 cc
Horsepower162 hp162 hp
Torque128 Nm127 Nm
Weight210 kg210 kg
Seat height30 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 240/45-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 240/45-ZR17

Ducati Diavel Dark vs Ducati Diavel Cromo — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Diavel Dark and the Ducati Diavel Cromo usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Diavel Dark brings 162 hp in a 210 kg package, while the Ducati Diavel Cromo counters with 162 hp at 210 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: