2011 Ducati DIAVEL problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
4 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
450 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2011 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 4 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 3 | 75.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 25.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 25.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
Electrical System: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling: 2; Exterior Lighting: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 |
2011: 3; 2012: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10422296 · 2011-08-28 (August 28, 2011)
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/
Owner-reported narrative. 589 miles reported. Look up ODI 10422296 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10437281 · 2011-11-25 (November 25, 2011)
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…
Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10437281 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10447477 · 2012-02-11 (February 11, 2012)
MY 2011 DIAVEL CONTINUES TO STALL INTERMITTENTLY, ALWAYS WHILE DEPRESSING THE CLUTCH LEVER AS I INTENT TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP (CLOSED THROTTLE). PRESENTLY MY MOTORCYCLE HAS 9562 MILES, IS 9 MONTHS OLD. OVER THIS PERIOD OF TIME THIS PROBLEMS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 20 TO 30 TIMES (2 TO 3 TIMES PER MONTH). I HAVE WRITTEN TO DUCATI CUSTOMER SERVICE, BUT DID NOT RECEIVE ANY REPLY. INTERESTINGLY, THE PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE ELECTRICAL IN NATURE, AND WHAT IS MORE ODD IS THAT FOR ME, MOST, IF NOT ALL STALLS HAVE OCCURRED AT NIGHT, WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS AR…
Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10447477 at NHTSA ↗