Ducati is gearing up to unveil the 2026 Diavel V4 RS, a hotter, sportier evolution of its already outrageous muscle cruiser. The upcoming RS variant has been confirmed through a U.S. NHTSA VIN decoder, signaling its addition to Ducati’s 2026 lineup alongside updates to the Monster and DesertX.
Following Ducati’s RS tradition, seen on the Multistrada V4 RS and Monster S4 RS, the Diavel V4 RS is expected to swap the standard 168 hp V4 Granturismo engine for the Desmosedici Stradale V4 from the Panigale. That means power figures could jump to 209 hp at 12,750 rpm, delivering serious performance in an aggressively styled package.
Other upgrades may include a sportier exhaust, carbon fiber components, and possibly a dry clutch, all pointing to track-inspired tuning. While full details remain under wraps, Ducati is likely to unveil the Diavel V4 RS this fall during its World Premiere series.
With this model, Ducati continues blurring the lines between cruiser, naked, and superbike, proving once again that the Diavel doesn’t follow the rules.
