MANILA: Ducati has collaborated with Bentley to develop the Diavel for Bentley, a limited-edition motorcycle that honors the best of the two legendary brands.

The bike made its global debut at the Fuorisalone event at Art Basel in Miami on December 8.

Ducati has combined the distinctive features of the Bentley Batur, of which only 18 units will be made by the British luxury automaker, with the sophisticated technical foundation of the comfortable and high-performance Diavel V4. The result is a motorcycle that is unlike any other in terms of elegance and design.

Only 500 units of the Diavel for Bentley will be produced, along with additional 50 units of the even more special Diavel for Bentley Mulliner motorcycles. The latter are exclusive to Bentley customers and include the customization and individuality that are inherent to the Batur.

The Batur is equipped with a twin-turbo W12 engine that produces 729 horsepower (hp), making it the most powerful production car ever produced by Bentley. Furthermore, the Batur blends the pinnacle of Bentley craftsmanship with sculpted, imposing bodywork that ushers in a new design direction for the brand. Mulliner, Bentley's in-house bespoke division and the world's oldest coachbuilder, meticulously handcrafts each of the 18 Batur units.

Ducati worked together with Bentley designers to develop a new styling for the limited-edition motorbike, taking the lines on the side of the Batur. The Diavel for Bentley is finished in the Scarab Green color, which comes from the Bentley Mulliner palette.

The black Alcantara rider's seat is inspired by the interior of the vehicle. The bike's sleek looks are complemented by the redesigned dual outlet exhaust.

Meanwhile, those who avail of the extra-special Diavel for Bentley Mulliner will work directly with the Centro Stile Ducati designers and customize their motorcycle by choosing the colors for the saddle, front brake calipers, carbon fiber components, and wheels. They can also select the color of the bodywork parts from an exclusive palette created by Mulliner's designer for this unique and exclusive series, or they can opt to match the color of their car.

The Diavel for Bentley is powered by a 1,158-cubic-capacity V4 Granturismo engine that churns out 168 hp.

Photos from Ducati

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