The Ducati XDiavel S's Research & Development event was planned to be released in the 2018 Spring Update, but due to possible licensing issues, it was released as the 53rd R&D event as part of the Holiday Update on January 24, 2019.
There are 4 labs spanning a total of 50 tests with a time limit of 10 days.
The labs will unlock in the following schedule:
Tests[]
| Test | Recm Rank | Track | Game mode | Required QC | Max QC | Primary Goal | Secondary Goal #1 (QC) | Secondary Goal #2 (QC) | Collectable QC on track | Auto-Test Price | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lab .001. | |||||||||||
| .001. | 1073 | Oceanview Derby | Classic | 5 | 11 | Collect Quality Checks | Drift Distance: 500 (2 QC) |
Perfect Nitro Triggered: 4 (2 QC) |
6 | ||
| .002. | 1079 | London | Classic | 5 | 11 | Finish Third | Stunts: 2 (2 QC) |
Perfect Runs: 1 (2 QC) |
6 | Free Upgrade | |
| .003. | 1086 | Temple Drive | Unplugged | 6 | 11 | Finish Third | Flat Spins: 2 (2 QC) |
Total Air Time: 6 s (2 QC) |
6 | ||
| .004. | 1092 | Barcelona | Classic | 6 | 11 | Finish First | Mid Stunts: 2 (2 QC) |
Perfect Nitro Triggered: 4 (2 QC) |
— | R&D Basic Kit Box | |
| .005. | 1097 | Tokyo | Elimination | 13 | 11 | Finish First | Flat Spins in One Jump: 2 (2 QC) |
Perfect Runs: 1 (2 QC) |
6 | ||
| .006. | 1102 | French Guiana | Classic | 13 | 11 | Finish First | Quick Stunts: 2 (2 QC) |
Total Air Time: 3 s (2 QC) |
6 | ||
| .007. | 1106 NSTK |
Route 375-1 | Ultimate AI Challenge | - | - | Beat 1:43:224 | - ( QC) |
- ( QC) |
- | ||
| Lab .002. | |||||||||||
| .008. | 1111 | Crystal Lake | Classic | 13 | 13 | Finish First | Perfect Nitro Triggered: 12 (2 QC) |
Tilt Jump: 2 (3 QC) |
7 | ||
| .009. | 1116 | Barcelona Reverse | Infected | 13 | 13 | Finish First | Flat Spins in One Jump: 3 (2 QC) |
Perfect Runs: 3 (3 QC) |
7 | R&D Basic Kit Box | |
| .010. | 1120 TK |
The Dragon's Den | Gate Drift | 14 | 13 | Reach 9,000 points | Drift Distance: 1,200 (2 QC) |
Drift Distance: 1,600 (3 QC) |
7 | ||
| .011. | 1125 | Mount Teide | Classic | 14 | 13 | Finish First | Stunts: 8 (2 QC) |
Perfect Runs: 3 (3 QC) |
7 | ||
| .012. | 1129 | Ipanema Showdown | Classic | 14 | 13 | Finish First | Drift Distance: 1,000 (2 QC) |
Perfect Nitro Triggered: 8 (3 QC) |
7 | Free Upgrade | |
| .013. | 1139 NSTK |
London Sprint 6 | Time Attack | 6 | 6 | Beat 0:43:5 | Stunts: 2 (2 QC) |
No Wrecks (3 QC) |
0 | ||
| .014. | 1148 | Classified | Classic | 15 | 13 | Finish First | Tilt Jumps: 4 (2 QC) |
Total Air Time: 10 s (3 QC) |
7 | R&D Basic Kit Box | |
| .015. | 1158 TK |
Azure Coast Reverse | Flawless | 15 | 13 | Finish First | Drift Distance: 1,000 (2 QC) |
Wheelie Distance: 100 (3 QC) |
7 | ||
| .016. | 1167 | Alps | Classic | 16 | 13 | Finish First | Flat Spins in One Jump: 3 (2 QC) |
Perfect Nitro Triggered: 12 (3 QC) |
7 | ||
| .017. | 1177 | Sector 8 | Elimination | 16 | 13 | Finish First | Quick Stunts: 4 (2 QC) |
No Wrecks (3 QC) |
7 | ||
| .018. | 1186 NSTK |
Tokyo | Ultimate AI Challenge | - | - | Beat 1:59:691 | - ( QC) |
- ( QC) |
- | ||
| Lab .003. | |||||||||||
| .019. | 1196 | Alps Reverse | Unplugged | 16 | 14 | Finish First | Stunts: 6 (3 QC) |
Total Air Time: 12 s (3 QC) |
7 | ||
| .020. | 1205 | The Great Wall | Classic | 16 | 14 | Finish First | Flat Spins: 6 (3 QC) |
Perfect Runs: 3 (3 QC) |
7 | R&D Advanced Kit Box | |
| .021. | 1218 TK |
San Diego Harbor Rev. | Classic | 17 | 14 | Finish First | Apex Stunts: 8 (3 QC) |
No Wrecks (3 QC) |
7 | Free Upgrade | |
| .022. | 1230 | Dubai | Infected | 17 | 14 | Finish First | Drift Distance: 800 (3 QC) |
Drift Distance: 1,200 (3 QC) |
7 | ||
| .023. | 1243 NSTK |
Azure Coast Sprint | Time Attack | 9 | 10 | Beat 0:41:3 | No Wrecks (3 QC) |
Perfect Runs: 1 (3 QC) |
3 | ||
| .024. | 1262 | Rapido Park | Classic | 18 | 14 | Finish First | Apex Stunts: 2 (3 QC) |
No Wrecks (3 QC) |
7 | ||
| .025. | 1281 TK |
Dragon Tree | Classic | 28 | 14 | Finish First | Stunts: 6 (3 QC) |
Total Air Time: 26 s (3 QC) |
7 | ||
| .026. | 1300 | Nevada Reverse | Flawless | 28 | 14 | Finish First | Quick Stunts: 5 (3 QC) |
Stunts: 10 (3 QC) |
7 | ||
| .027. | 1313 NSTK |
San Diego Harbor | Ultimate AI Challenge | - | - | Beat 1:08:144 | - ( QC) |
- ( QC) |
- | ||
| .028. | 1325 | The London Eye | Classic | 27 | 15 | Finish First | Mid Stunts: 6 (3 QC) |
Wheelie Distance: 200 (4 QC) |
7 | ||
| .029. | 1338 | The Rose of the Desert | Classic | 28 | 14 | Finish First | Drift Distance: 1,400 (3 QC) |
Perfect Nitro Triggered: 14 (4 QC) |
7 | ||
| .030. | 1350 NSTK |
Barcelona Sprint 6 | Time Attack | 8 | 8 | Beat 0:49 | Stunts: 2 (3 QC) |
Total Air Time: 7 s (4 QC) |
0 | ||
| .031. | 1362 | Test Site: Omega | Classic | 29 | 15 | Finish First | Mid Stunts: 6 (3 QC) |
Perfect Runs: 4 (4 QC) |
7 | R&D Advanced Kit Box | |
| .032. | 1375 | Venice Reverse | Classic | 30 | 15 | Finish First | Quick Stunts: 8 (3 QC) |
No Wrecks (4 QC) |
7 | ||
| .033. | 1400 NSTK |
The Mirage | Ultimate AI Challenge | - | - | Beat 1:04:019 | - ( QC) |
- ( QC) |
- | ||
| Lab .004. | |||||||||||
| .034. | 1425 | Highland View | Classic | 30 | 16 | Finish First | Drfit Distance: 1,400 (4 QC) |
Perfect Runs: 3 (4 QC) |
7 | ||
| .035. | 1451 TK |
Cloud Nine | Flawless | 30 | 16 | Finish First | Flat Spins in One Jump: 4 (4 QC) |
Perfect Nitro Triggered: 15 (4 QC) |
7 | ||
| .036. | 1460 | The Secret Lab | Classic | 31 | 16 | Finish First | Mid Stunts: 8 (4 QC) |
Total Air Time: 16 s (4 QC) |
7 | R&D Basic Kit Box | |
| .037. | 1469 NSTK |
Nevada Sprint 5 | Time Attack | 9 | 9 | Beat 0:41 | Apex Stunts: 2 (4 QC) |
No Wrecks (4 QC) |
0 | ||
| .038. | 1478 | Iceland | Classic | 32 | 16 | Finish First | Apex Stunts: 2 (4 QC) |
Perfect Runs: 4 (4 QC) |
7 | ||
| .039. | 1489 TK |
Venice | Gate Drift | 32 | 16 | Reach 9,000 points | Flat Spins: 2 (4 QC) |
Perfect Nitro Triggered: 6 (4 QC) |
7 | ||
| .040. | 1500 | Nevada | Classic | 32 | 16 | Finish First | Quick Stunts: 8 (4 QC) |
Total Air Time: 16 s (4 QC) |
7 | ||
| .041. | 1511 NSTK |
San Diego Harbor Sprint 6 | Time Attack | 9 | 9 | Beat 0:40:5 | Stunts: 3 (4 QC) |
Perfect Runs: 1 (4 QC) |
0 | ||
| .042. | 1524 | The River Fort | Classic | 44 | 16 | Finish First | Mid Stunts: 4 (4 QC) |
Perfect Nitro Triggered: 14 (4 QC) |
7 | R&D Advanced Kit Box | |
| .043. | 1537 | Dubai Reverse | Elimination | 45 | 16 | Finish First | Drift Distance: 800 (4 QC) |
No Wrecks (4 QC) |
7 | ||
| .044. | 1550 NSTK |
Wall Ascent | Ultimate AI Challenge | - | - | Beat 1:04:844 | - ( QC) |
- ( QC) |
- | ||
| .045. | 1566 | Sky Drop | Classic | 50 | 18 | Finish First | Mid Stunts: 6 (5 QC) |
Perfect Nitro Triggered: 18 (5 QC) |
7 | ||
| .046. | 1581 | Westminster Bridge | Infected | 52 | 18 | Finish First | Apex Stunts: 4 (5 QC) |
Perfect Runs: 3 (5 QC) |
7 | R&D Professional Kit Box | |
| .047. | 1597 NSTK |
Tokyo Sprint 5 | Time Attack | 11 | 11 | Beat 0:57 | Stunts: 2 (5 QC) |
No Wrecks (5 QC) |
0 | ||
| .048. | 1614 NSTK |
Iceland Reverse | Classic | 54 | 18 | Finish First | Flat Spins: 6 (5 QC) |
Perfect Nitro Triggered: 20 (5 QC) |
7 | ||
| .049. | 1632 NSTK |
Fr. Guiana Rev. | Unplugged | 56 | 18 | Finish First | Quick Stunts: 4 (5 QC) |
Perfect Runs: 4 (5 QC) |
7 | ||
| .050. | 1650 NSTK |
Azure Coast | Ultimate AI Challenge | - | - | Beat 1:30:319 | - ( QC) |
- ( QC) |
- | Ducati XDiavel S | |
Total Costs/Rewards:


- 47 cards from R&D Boxes
- 4 R&D Basic Kit Boxes
- 3 R&D Advanced Kit Boxes
- 1 R&D Professional Kit Box
- 3 Ducati XDiavel S Free Upgrades
- Auto-Test:

- Quality Checks:
- Minimum Number of Proto Keys Used:
Test Count by race mode:
- Classic: 24
- Time Attack: 6
- Ultimate AI Challenge: 6
- Gate Drift: 2
- Elimination: 3
- Infected: 3
- Unplugged: 3
- Flawless: 3
- Knockdown: 0
- Main goal as Beat time test: 0
Boxes[]
| R&D Basic Kit Box (Type 1) "Grants 4 cards for the R&D Ducati XDiavel S!" Rewarded for test: 4, 9, 14, 36 Observed:
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Tips / Warnings[]
- Wheelie distance is measured differently than what is shown on-screen. There is a delay between the motorcycle being shown on a wheelie and when its distance is recorded. While the QC's will be given before the counter finishes, it is recommended to check the pause menu if the objective has been completed.
- The minimum upgrade setup required to complete the event is [0M0M 1010]. This requires at least
504,775 with 3 free upgrades provided. - The sprint for Test .047. has the underground tunnel open and should be used as the bridge route may take too much time.
Trivia[]
- As this R&D is based on the one for the BMW S 1000 RR, albeit with some significant differences, many of the same tips and warnings for that event also apply here.
Quotes[]
- Main article: Ducati XDiavel S (Research & Development)/Quotes