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New Ducati Diavel Prototype

Discussion in 'Motorcycles & Boats' started by cyclisto, Oct 12, 2010.

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  1. abrussich

    abrussich Rookie

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    As for this long time Duc owner/riser, what a piece of crapola that is. No thank you. Looks like another Terablanche vomit fest.
    I'll stick with the old thanks.

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  2. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    That's what I was trying to recall, where that air scoop design came from......
     
  3. tundraphile

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    Pierre is now at Moto Guzzi ruining what reputation they have...
     
  4. PSk

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    ... my dream bike is a 749s. One day ... if I'm lucky.

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  5. Mighty Joe

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    Agreed!
     
  6. Wade

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    #56 Wade, Nov 4, 2010
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  7. fiorano94

    fiorano94 F1 Veteran

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    I only like it in black, and I really like it in black. The red just looks awkward for some reason.
     
  8. kosmo

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    Saw it last week at a DUcati party. I like it. The black w/ CF looked great. The riding position was neutral and very comfortable and my feet were flat, am 5'10. Lots of tech including ABS, Traction control, LEDs, 3 different ECU settings. 160ish hp and 480lbs, not bad. Price wasnt mentioned but $18k is a good guess.
     
  9. tundraphile

    tundraphile F1 Veteran

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    Did you hear anything about orders so far? I'm curious to see how manyb they sell, and importantly to what demographic...
     
  10. Wade

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    #60 Wade, Dec 15, 2010
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  11. ferraripete

    ferraripete F1 World Champ

    words escape me...
     
  12. Mondog1

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    Looks like a blend of a monster and a Vrod.
     
  13. Noah930

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    That good, huh?
     
  14. JeremyJon

    JeremyJon F1 Veteran

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    what an odd bike from ducati ...what's the point exactly?
    it's essentially just a lighter weight V-rod
     
  15. Noah930

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    Saw the Diavel today at the bike show. Seat height is low. It hides its weight well, at least at rest. It uses the 4-valve liquid-cooled 1198 motor, so it's got some 160 HP. It can lean to 41 degrees before scraping stuff. ABS, traction control, slippper clutch, single-sided swingarm. I'm not the right demographic for this bike, but maybe it's Ducati's interpretation of the V-Rod/power cruiser.
     
  16. Juice It

    Juice It F1 Rookie

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    As someone who had a Brutale 910 R and a Night Rod Special and liked them both for their own merits I think this bike looks great. Like to see it in person.
     
  17. AbsolutFerrari

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    I think that thing is pretty bad ass.
     
  18. DevonL

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    I like the bike, but really I'm not crazy about it. I wont be stepping in line to try and get one. My next bike will still be either a 1098 or an 848.
     
  19. Noah930

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    They start shipping in March...

    A bit of a shame BCM's no longer in business for you, but I understand the shop up in Maine is good.
     
  20. Wade

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    #70 Wade, Mar 16, 2011
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    Got an email from Ducati...

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  21. DevonL

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    I wasn't too sure what to think of the Diavel until I saw one in the dealer the other day. Certainly a somewhat odd looking Ducati, but it has some killer lines to it. The CF accents are a very nice touch as well. Overall though, it's not the bike for me.
     
  22. modena1_2003

    modena1_2003 F1 Rookie

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    I'm so much more into the vintage English/Japanese bikes than these over-powered jock rockets... An acquaintance works at the local dealership, and loves it. But I can't get over the fact that all fuss isn't over anything but performance statistics. It looks bloated to me and the cow-catcher at the bottom just doesn't fit, nor do the fat pipes. Matter of taste I suppose.
     

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