Calling all big spenders. Fresh from the news that you can purchase an electric speedboat to match your upcoming Porsche Macan, comes the revelation that revered Italian motorcycle maker Ducati has produced a bespoke Diavel V4 that takes inspiration from the astonishingly exorbitant Bentley Batur.
The collaboration is a "a striking synthesis of technology, style and performance capable of making enthusiasts dream," Bentley explains. But, if you read between the verbose uttering, you’ll see that Ducati is making just 500 bikes, a nod to the fact Bentley is making just 18 Baturs.
In terms of styling, the Italians have applied a Scarab Green colour, lifted straight from the Bentley Mulliner palette, while satin forged rims echo the design of those found on the £1.65 million Bentley.
The British carmaker then goes on to upsell the details of the collaboration by suggesting the "side air intakes reflect the two-tone front grille" of the Batur, while the "front mudguard, the fairing and the upper view of the tank recall the ribs on the front bonnet". We’ve been ogling the images for several hours and feel the last point might be stretching things a little.
However, if you want an even more bespoke Ducati to sit next to the Batur in your temperature, dust and moisture-controlled garage, you can opt to sit with Bentley designers and specify a Diavel for Bentley Mulliner version, which includes options for different seat colours, brake caliper variations, and painted carbon fibre body parts. Go mad, you're the boss.
Only 50 of these super special bikes will be made available, but Bentley will sell you a helmet and jacket that perfectly matches the bike, so everyone knows you have a few quid sloshing around the ol’ bank account.
You probably don't need reminding of the performance on offer here, but Ducati's overtly aggressive Diavel boasts a 1,158 cc V4 Granturismo engine that produces 168hp and more torque than most riders know what to do with.
Upgrade to smarter living
Get the latest news, reviews, deals and buying guides on gorgeous tech, home and active products straight to your inbox.
Bentley's Batur, on the other hand, is arguably one of the last outings of the firm's monstrous W12 engine – itself offering up 730 perfectly preened horses. A match made in heaven.
Leon has been writing about automotive and consumer tech for longer than he cares to divulge. When he’s not testing the latest fitness wearable and action camera, he’s out in a shed fawning over his motorcycles or trying not to kill himself on a mountain bike/surfboard/other extreme thing. He's also a man who knows his tools, and he's provided much of T3's drills coverage over the years, all without injuring himself.
-
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra dummy unit proves it's what's inside that really counts
It looks like the Galaxy S25 Ultra isn’t going to change all that much – or is it?
By Chris Hall Published
-
Outdoor chef shares 5 fall camping meals to keep you full and energised
Warm yourself up from the inside out with these hearty autumn recipes
By Bryony Firth-Bernard Published
-
Bentley Continental GT Speed hybrid first drive: supreme luxury, supercar performance
Bentley’s formidable W12 has been replaced by a V8 hybrid. Travesty? Not in the slightest
By Alistair Charlton Published
-
Bentley Continental GTC QNX review: Hands-on
Curved touchscreens, voice control and a BlackBerry Z10 remote...
By Thomas Tamblyn Published