NEW DELHI: The Ducati XDiavel V4 has a 770 mm seat and forward footpegs, with a separate accessory kit that moves the footpegs to a central position. That gives riders a specific fit question to resolve: whether they prefer the standard cruiser posture or want to explore the alternative layout before ordering the motorcycle.
| Item | Ducati India specification |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 770 mm |
| Standard footpeg position | Forward |
| Alternative arrangement | Accessory mid-footpeg kit |
| Engine | 1,158 cc V4 Granturismo, 168 hp |
| Burning Red starting price | Rs 31,51,000, ex-showroom |
| Black Lava starting price | Rs 31,83,000, ex-showroom |
Price as of 13 November 2026, 23:28 IST. These are the colour-specific starting prices displayed on Ducati India's product page. The page identifies the mid-footpeg kit as an accessory; neither displayed motorcycle price establishes the installed cost of that alternative riding position.
A low seat is only part of the fit
The standard layout combines forward footpegs with a wide handlebar and a sculpted, spoon-shaped seat. Ducati presents that combination as the XDiavel's cruiser arrangement. It separately describes the central-footpeg kit as an option for riders seeking a sportier position and greater lean angles.
For an Indian rider assessing the motorcycle, the useful starting point is the complete relationship between the seat, grips and controls. Reaching the ground is one question. Reaching the brake and gear controls naturally, while sitting where the seat is designed to support you, is another. A single seat-height number cannot answer both. Note any need to slide forward in the saddle merely to operate a control, then discuss it.
Try the motorcycle in the boots and riding trousers normally used for a journey. Sit in the intended riding position before deciding whether the distance to the controls is comfortable. This is a fit assessment rather than a prediction that riders of a particular height will or will not suit the bike.
The accessory changes a central part of the motorcycle
A mid-footpeg kit should be considered as a change to the riding arrangement, not merely an ornamental addition. Before ordering it, establish the exact part intended for the XDiavel V4 and ask what is included in the installation. The opened page does not give a numerical kit price or a complete fitting list, so neither can be inferred here.
That makes an itemised quotation particularly helpful. It should distinguish the motorcycle, the kit and any labour or associated parts the proposed installation requires. If the purpose is to solve a specific reach concern, describe that concern during the demonstration instead of assuming that moving the pegs will automatically produce the desired result.
The most useful comparison would involve the actual standard and proposed layouts. If the alternative cannot be demonstrated, keep that uncertainty visible in the decision. An accessory catalogue can confirm that an option exists without showing how it will feel to a particular rider.
Make the passenger part of the assessment
Ducati supplies passenger handles and describes a revised passenger seat for this model. Those details make it sensible to involve the regular pillion when assessing the motorcycle. A solo showroom impression does not resolve how the intended pair will use the available space together.
For a rider planning weekend trips, the practical question is whether both people can settle into the intended positions without repeatedly adjusting around each other. Establish how the passenger will mount, where the supplied handhold will be fitted and whether the demonstrated motorcycle matches the configuration being quoted. These checks are about the actual arrangement being ordered, rather than a general verdict on cruiser comfort.
Who should investigate the alternative position
The central-footpeg option is most relevant to someone attracted to the XDiavel's engine and appearance who still wants to examine a different stance. It may also interest an experienced cruiser rider who has a clear preference from previous motorcycles. The existence of the kit provides a specific avenue to investigate, without proving that it is necessary for everyone.
The distinctive ownership issue here is that the XDiavel can be considered in more than its advertised feet-forward form. That flexibility is useful only when the chosen configuration is clear. A demonstration, quotation and delivery inspection should all refer to the same arrangement, particularly if the motorcycle will be modified before handover.
Our Ducati Diavel V4 price list: Rs 29,66,000 to Rs 29,98,000 supplies wider range context. Also see the Ducati XDiavel V4 vs Streetfighter V4 price: Streetfighter starts lower at Rs 29,26,000 for ownership records and the Preparing a Ducati XDiavel V4 claim under its 24-month warranty for a different cruiser layout. Their figures should not be transferred to this motorcycle.
Official source: Ducati India XDiavel V4 specification and equipment page.
