Tag Archives: Rockies

XDiavel V4 makes easy work of the Rocky Mountain switchbacks thanks to the engine’s muscular power delivery Image: Ducati Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday.Ducati’s new low-slung 168-horsepower muscle bike is meant to appeal to sport bike riders who have tired of the racer-crouch riding position but still want a sophisticated and powerful ride. That’s according to old friend Jason Chinnock, who is Ducati North America’s CEO. Chinnock’s not just the CEO; he’s also put in his miles on the race-replica bikes that build Ducati’s reputation for performance. The XDiavel V4’s 1,158cc four-cylinder engine is the bike’s centerpiece, both visually and technically. It even earns a spot in the model’s complete name: XDiavel V4. The first-generation Diavel had similar drag strip-ready styling with a low seat and...