First Ducati

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by Defi, Apr 18, 2026 at 8:35 PM.

  1. Picked up an XDiavel black star on Friday
    Low mileage looks like a new bike
    First impressions, needs mapping (Currently speaking to someone ) flat below 3000, not enough torque to trickle along in traffic in 1st at 10mph (thanks euro5) otherwise rides really nicely, although tar/slab joints on motorway sends a jolt through the bike, this was at 70 (honest guv), I think it would be nasty at double that will have a play with the suspension reduce compression dampening front and rear
    1st time on an XDiavel started off feeling awkward but as the journey home progressed confidence improved
    Today I fitted a connector for battery charger/maintainer, will fit innovv k6
    Once I have used more fuel ‍♂️
     
  2. Thank you
    Apologies if I am perceived as being negative, once mapped I am sure that the engine will produce “the goods” that it’s designer anticipated
    I am confident that it will become keeper, love the riding position
     
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