{"id":15897,"date":"2022-02-21T09:05:01","date_gmt":"2022-02-21T14:05:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=15897"},"modified":"2022-02-21T09:05:01","modified_gmt":"2022-02-21T14:05:01","slug":"ducati-xdiavel-nera-luxury-motorcycle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=15897","title":{"rendered":"Ducati XDiavel Nera is a motorcycle equipped like a luxury sedan"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ducati<\/a> joined forces with Poltrona Frau to create an XDiavel that brings together two of the things that Italy<\/a> is famous for: speed and luxury. Limited to 500 units globally, the XDiavel Nera edition stands out with a level of opulence that’s rarely seen in the two-wheeler segment.<\/p>\n

Starting with the XDiavel makes sense: It’s pegged on the luxury end of the motorcycle<\/a> spectrum. And, while Poltrona Frau is better known for making furniture than for providing upholstery to a motorcycle manufacturer, it operates a division called Interiors in Motion that’s tasked with working on two- and four-wheeled projects (in addition to various boats, trains, and planes); the Ferrari-powered Lancia<\/a> Thema 8.32, the Volkswagen Phaeton<\/a>, and the limited-edition Alfa Romeo<\/a> 8C are among the cars that have been available with Poltrona Frau interior.<\/p>\n

There is a much smaller surface to upholster on the XDiavel than on the Phaeton<\/a>, so Poltrona Frau focused on the seat. Made by hand, it’s available in five different colors<\/a> called Siam Red, Steel Blue, Cemento, India, and Selva and it features laser-engraved X logos. Buyers will be asked to choose whether they want a standard seat, a wider one that’s more comfort-oriented, or a backrest to carry a passenger.<\/p>\n

Seat aside, the Nera stands out from other members of the XDiavel range with a two-tone gloss black and flat black livery and Ducati Red accents on the brake<\/a> calipers and the valve covers. Gloss black-painted machined wheels add a finishing touch to the low-key design.<\/p>\n

Power comes from a 90-degree, 1.3-liter V-twin engine tuned to develop 152 horsepower at 9,500 rpm and 93 pound-feet of torque at 5,000 rpm. Brembo brakes on both wheels, an adjustable suspension system, and cruise control are among the list of standard equipment.<\/p>\n

Ducati dealers have already started taking orders for the XDiavel Nera, and deliveries are scheduled to start in March 2022. Pricing starts at $29,795 before taxes and destination are factored in. In comparison, the XDiavel Dark costs $20,895 and the XDiavel S carries a base price of $25,595. Nera buyers will receive an edition-specific keychain and a document holder made with the same upholstery as the saddle.<\/p>\n

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