2015 Ducati DIAVEL problems and owner complaints

I JUST BOUGHT A DUCATI DIAVEL 2012 AND WHILE DRIVING THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED, I ALMOST WENT THROUGH TRAFFIC WITHOUT BRAKES THEN FLAMING BRAKE PARTS OF THE BIKE FLEW OFF AND MELTED IN THE STREET. THEN BRAKE FLUID SPRAYED ALL OVER THE BACK OF THE BIKE. THE ROTORS WERE SCARED AND THERE WERE CHIPS OF THE BIKE ON THE REAR WHEEL. BRAKE FLUID SPAYED EVERYWHERE AND THERE WAS COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKE PRESSURE AND THE PEDDLE WAS IN A 5 O'CLOCK POSITION. THE BIKE DROPPED BECAUSE I WAS STARTLED AND GRIPPED THE FRONT BRAKE. I HAD TO RIDE HOME WITH ONLY THE F…

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THE BIKE ONLY HAS 2300 MILES, HAS NEVER BEEN IN ACCIDENT OR DAMAGE IN ANYWAY. HOWEVER THE FRONT BRAKES LINES SOMEHOW BECOME PINCHED RESULTING IN COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE WHENEVER YOU TURN THE HANDLE BARS TO THE RIGHT.

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AFTER LETTING MY MOTORCYCLE SIT FOR A PERIOD OF TIME (6 WEEKS) I WENT FOR A RIDE. AS I PULLED AWAY, I PRESSED MY REAR BRAKE PEDAL, AND FELT THAT I HAD NO REAR BRAKE. AFTER "PUMPING" UP THE REAR BRAKE I DID GET SOME BRAKE BACK, BUT IT WENT AWAY WITHIN MINUTES. EVERY TIME I RIDE MY BIKE NOW, I HAVE TO CONTINUALLY "PUMP" THE BRAKE TO GET THE BRAKE TO PROPERLY FUNCTION. I HAVE TALKED TO THE DEALER ABOUT THIS, AND THEY STATED "THAT IS JUST THE WAY IT IS... DUCATI KNOWS ABOUT IT, BUT THEY ARE NOT DOING ANY WARRANTY REPAIR, AS IT IS JUST A POOR DESIGN…

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Rear brakes and wiring overheated rear Caliber and rotors causing damage. Currently at the Ducati dealership awaiting repair. Details from Ducati Service Advisor: As you can see in the images, the rear brakes got so hot that it seized the pistons in the calipers, and also melted the wheel speed sensor wire.

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THERE IS A CHRONIC PROBLEM WITH THE REAR BRAKE BECOMING UNUSABLE. THE BRAKE LINE PASSES MUCH TOO CLOSE TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, WHICH VAPORIZES THE BRAKE FLUID AND CREATES A GAS POCKET IN THE LINE. THIS RENDERS THE BRAKES UNUSABLE. DRAINING THE LINE REQUIRES REMOVING THE REAR WHEEL (A HUGE JOB ON A DUCATI) AND CALIPER. THE PROBLEM RETURNS ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. THEY HAVE SERVICED IT SEVERAL TIMES, BUT EACH TIME IT IMMEDIATELY FAILS AGAIN. IT IS VERY UNSAFE.

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Back brake doesn’t work

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THE MOTORCYCLE HAS STALLED FOUR TIMES IN THE LAST 5 MONTHS. TYPICALLY STALLS WHEN DOWN-SHIFTING. THE LAST TIME IT STALLED, I WAS WEAVING THROUGH TRAFFIC AND WHEN THE BIKE STALLED, THERE WAS A CAR RIGHT ON MY REAR (SCARED ME TO DEATH) - LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO STEER INTO THE MEDIAN (AND THERE WAS NO OBSTACLES IN THE MEDIAN). I'VE ASKED MY DEALER TO LOOK INTO IT. THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM. I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE HAVING THIS PROBLEM. THERE IS A FORUM WITH 23 PAGES OF THREADS ON THIS TOPIC. ALSO, DUCATI HAD A RECALL ON…

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Rear brakes and wiring overheated rear Caliber and rotors causing damage. Currently at the Ducati dealership awaiting repair. Details from Ducati Service Advisor: As you can see in the images, the rear brakes got so hot that it seized the pistons in the calipers, and also melted the wheel speed sensor wire.

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The motorcycle engine shuts down while driving due to a faulty kick stand sensor.

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The engine stalls when coming to a stop pulling the clutch in. Yes, it is available for inspection. It has stalled several times in intersections which is a safety concern as I am concerned that I will get hit in an intersection. Yes, it has been reproduced. The service center at the dealerships claims that they have fixed it, and it keeps happening after we pick it up. It has not been inspected. No there is no warning prior to the malfunction.

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DUCATI DIAVEL MOTORCYCLE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SUDDEN ENGINE WHINING NOISES- DISCOVERS NUMEROUS METAL PARTICLES WITHIN THE CRANK CASE- EROSION OF THE INTERNAL ENGINE COMPONENT. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. THE SERVICE MANAGER STATED THE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS WAS NOT ENOUGH TO WARRANT AN INVESTIGATION AND THERE WAS NO CAUSE FOR CONCERN. *JS

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The contact owns a 2014 Ducati Diavel. The contact stated that while riding 35-40 MPH, the motorcycle shuddered and then lost motive power with the rear tire seizing. The motorcycle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the crankshaft was faulty. The mechanic replaced the crankshaft, generator, ball bearing, electric starter, flange clutch, clutch, bushing, bearing needle, gasket, plain bearing, flywheel nut, aluminum washer, and oil filter; however, the failure recurred. The motorcycle was then taken to the dealer, where it …

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Crank failure. Bearing surface between connecting rod and crank failed and caused a catastrophic failure of engine. Potential for internal debris/loose metal/broken parts to seize gearbox locking up the rear wheel. Part was inspected by my dealer. No warning of any type is given prior to failure. Two (2) other same model year Diavels were in my dealer (Ducati Detroit) for the same issue. There are multiple failures of others reported on various message boards and forums.

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The engine stalls when coming to a stop pulling the clutch in. Yes, it is available for inspection. It has stalled several times in intersections which is a safety concern as I am concerned that I will get hit in an intersection. Yes, it has been reproduced. The service center at the dealerships claims that they have fixed it, and it keeps happening after we pick it up. It has not been inspected. No there is no warning prior to the malfunction.

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FAULTY FUEL SENSOR. AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME, THE FUEL SENSOR WILL BREAK DOWN RESULTING IN AN INACCURATE FUEL GAUGE READING AND WILL SHOW EMPTY. DESPITE MANY REVISIONS OF THIS PART NUMBER, DUCATI IS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A LONG TERM SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM. AFTER THE 2 YEAR WARRANTY IS OVER, DUCATI WILL NO LONGER COVER A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS PART. THEY WILL SOMETIMES COVER THE COST OF THE PART, BUT SHOULD ALSO COVER THE LABOR TO REPLACE THE PART AS WELL. THIS WILL BE THE SECOND TIME THIS ISSUE HAS HAPPENED TO ME. THE SAME PROBLEM IS OCCURRING…

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There is a constant issue with the fuel level gauges (Ducati 59210242B) in this model of bike which causes the sensor to burn out randomly and unexpectedly thus possibly leaving someone stranded due to improper information from the bike. This could leave the potential for an accident as well if the fuel cuts out completely while highway driving and the unexpected deceleration causes someone to rear end the motorcyclist. This issue is on multiple forums, youtube videos, and I believe Ducati has redesigned this part a few times with the same is…

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ENGINE CUTS OUT ( STALLS ) ON HIGHWAY IN 6TH GEAR, WHEN CLUTCH IS PULLED IN AND THROTTLE IS CLOSED. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS INTERMITTANTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. *TT PLEASE SEE THIS LINK, THERE ARE MANY OTHERS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. HTTP://WWW.DIAVEL-FORUM.COM/INDEX.PHP?/TOPIC/377-DIAVEL-STALLING/

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DUCATI DIAVEL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE PRESSURE SENSOR WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AS THE MOTORCYCLE DECELERATED AND LOST POWER. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO GARCIA MOTO BMW INDIAN DUCATI MOTUS KTM (8821 WADFORD DR., RALEIGH, NC 27616, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (MAP) SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKE…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DUCATI DIAVEL. THE CONTACT STATED THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE REAR TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY IN PLACE CAME LOOSE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND A REPLACEMENT ASSEMBLY WAS ORDERED. THE DEALER DID NOT SAY WHAT MAY HAVE CAUSED THE BOLTS TO FAIL. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY RISK BECAUSE THE LIGHT ASSEMBLY RESTED ON THE TAIL PIPE AND MELTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 400. LIGHTS ASSEMBLY HELD TO BIKE BY WIRES ONLY. UPDATED 09/29/2011 *LN *TR

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Hi [XXX] , Not sure if you are still working at NHTSA….. For what it’s worth, I finally diagnosed my ‘other’ 2015 Ducati with a failed spark plug wire (open circuit). This bike has about 5,000 miles, but has had the symptoms since about 1,000 miles (i.e., almost 10 years). So, Ducati is 2 for 2 in 2015 for bad spark plug wires. On ‘dual spark’ bikes (i.e., this one), having one failed wire is not a catastrophe; but very hard to diagnose. For my other 2015 bike (emails below) with only one wire per cylinder, it can lead to erratic en…

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