While cruising down the highway I shifted up from 4th gear to 5th, power cut off on the engine while going 50 mph. I did an emergency clutch pull and coasted to the emergency lane. Rear tire locked up and i skid to a stop. Come to find out a rod was broken and the motor locked up.
Engine & cooling
Ducati Diavel Engine problems by year
8 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Ducati Diavel's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
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The engine stalls when coming to a stop pulling the clutch in. Yes, it is available for inspection. It has stalled several times in intersections which is a safety concern as I am concerned that I will get hit in an intersection. Yes, it has been reproduced. The service center at the dealerships claims that they have fixed it, and it keeps happening after we pick it up. It has not been inspected. No there is no warning prior to the malfunction.
The contact owns a 2014 Ducati Diavel. The contact stated that while riding 35-40 MPH, the motorcycle shuddered and then lost motive power with the rear tire seizing. The motorcycle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the crankshaft was faulty. The mechanic replaced the crankshaft, generator, ball bearing, electric starter, flange clutch, clutch, bushing, bearing needle, gasket, plain bearing, flywheel nut, aluminum washer, and oil filter; however, the failure recurred. The motorcycle was then...
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taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with crankshaft failure. The motorcycle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 21,023.
Crank failure. Bearing surface between connecting rod and crank failed and caused a catastrophic failure of engine. Potential for internal debris/loose metal/broken parts to seize gearbox locking up the rear wheel. Part was inspected by my dealer. No warning of any type is given prior to failure. Two (2) other same model year Diavels were in my dealer (Ducati Detroit) for the same issue. There are multiple failures of others reported on various message boards and forums.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ducati diavel. While driving approximately 25 mph, the pressure sensor warning indicator illuminated as the motorcycle decelerated and lost power. The motorcycle was taken to garcia moto bmw indian ducati motus ktm (8821 wadford dr., Raleigh, nc 27616, 919-834-5111) where it was diagnosed that the manifold absolute pressure (map) sensor needed to be replaced. The failure was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the warranty had expired. The failure...
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recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where the technician diagnosed that the map sensor needed to be replaced again. The failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 7,500.
Ducati diavel motorcycle. Consumer writes in regards to sudden engine whining noises- discovers numerous metal particles within the crank case- erosion of the internal engine component. *Ld the consumer stated the dealer was notified. The service manager stated the amount of debris was not enough to warrant an investigation and there was no cause for concern. *Js
The motorcycle has stalled four times in the last 5 months. Typically stalls when down-shifting. The last time it stalled, I was weaving through traffic and when the bike stalled, there was a car right on my rear (scared me to death) - luckily I was able to steer into the median (and there was no obstacles in the median). I've asked my dealer to look into it. They have not been able to reproduce the problem. I am not the only one having this problem. There is a forum with 23 pages of threads on this topic. Also, ducati had a recall on the multistrada for the same issue. The multistrada is the same engine as the diavel. *Tr
Engine cuts out ( stalls ) on highway in 6th gear, when clutch is pulled in and throttle is closed. This problem happens intermittantly and without warning. *Tt please see this link, there are many others having the same problem. Http://www.Diavel-forum.Com/index.Php?/Topic/377-diavel-stalling/
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