http://www.ducati.com/news/diavel_amg_special_edition/2011/09/05/2245/index.do (http://www.ducati.com/news/diavel_amg_special_edition/2011/09/05/2245/index.do)
Come on, they can do better than that. [popcorn]
Let'er rip
It's understated and not too bad.
Could have been worse, could have been better.
It's, eh... fine.
(Maybe it's more striking in person?)
Yes on both accounts but being a Benz fan I expected more especially AMG series. A few more body mods would have been nice
that bike still reeks of douche to me. feels/looks like a mid life crisis harley that lost its way.
Quote from: uglyducky on September 06, 2011, 08:14:28 PM
that bike still reeks of douche to me. feels/looks like a mid life crisis harley that lost its way.
Try riding one. Spanks all my previous Ducs in every regard.
Quote from: hbliam on September 06, 2011, 08:16:07 PM
Try riding one. Spanks all my previous Ducs in every regard.
never mentioned performance. i would never own that bike purely based on aesthetics
To each their own. [thumbsup]
Quote from: uglyducky on September 06, 2011, 08:18:43 PM
never mentioned performance. i would never own that bike purely based on aesthetics
It has the horizontally ribbed seat upholstery and "AMG" emblazened on the exhaust. What more performance do you want? ;D
Quote from: ManaloEA on September 06, 2011, 08:38:10 PM
It has the horizontally ribbed seat upholstery and "AMG" emblazened on the exhaust. What more performance do you want? ;D
a V12 ;D
meh.
now, if the AMG Edition had the D16 motor... MAYBE that would be cool.
Quote from: uglyducky on September 06, 2011, 08:18:43 PM
never mentioned performance. i would never own that bike purely based on aesthetics
Yeah, it's a bit "different" but much better in person and unbelievable on the road. I also love the riding position, power, tech features, abs, traction control, etc, etc. Funny enough it gets more interest and thumbs up then any of my monsters did.
Quote from: Raux on September 06, 2011, 10:22:45 PM
now, if the AMG Edition had the D16 motor... MAYBE that would be cool.
Now you are talking. That would be an AMG edition and exclusivity to match
Still ugly...
Drop dead gorgeous bike. For those who say it's fugly, remember to many the Monster's beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
If I didn't have the MTS fever I'd strongly consider buying one.
Quote from: R0CKETMAN on September 10, 2011, 12:13:14 PM
Drop dead gorgeous bike. For those who say it's fugly, remember to many the Monster's beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
If I didn't have the MTS fever I'd strongly consider buying one.
well, this is a pretty specific forum dedicated to a single model of moto so the fact that the new abomination that is the Diavel isn't getting its "due" respect here seems to be calling for a forum based solely on the Diavel for those that love it to come together and figure out why.
Quote from: uglyducky on September 10, 2011, 02:15:00 PM
well, this is a pretty specific forum dedicated to a single model of moto so the fact that the new abomination that is the Diavel isn't getting its "due" respect here seems to be calling for a forum based solely on the Diavel for those that love it to come together and figure out why.
I'm sorry, what was I thinking for being out of line [leo] and not posting about its uglyduckyness [bow_down]
Quote from: R0CKETMAN on September 10, 2011, 04:59:41 PM
I'm sorry, what was I thinking for being out of line [leo] and not posting about its uglyduckyness [bow_down]
kid told me the other day my bike looked like a lesbian's scooter [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] maybe you could lighten up a bit and just accept the fact that not everyone is gonna like the same stuff you do captain. the point of this thread was to express opinions on the bike in question. i would think it is pretty implicit that a motorcycle that departs greatly from the general aesthetic of a manufacturer may come under some unfavorable scrutiny on a forum dedicated to a single model. but, defend away . . . i'm havin fun :-*
Well at least we've transitioned away from calling the Diavel a fat chick. ;D
i have to edit myself sometimes. people can't see you smiling while you type. lots gets lost in translation :-X
I'll start again.......that AINT NO AMG. I expected much more. If I had a million to blow I'd do it but not on the so-called AMG version. I'll stick to my dream CLS 55 AMG and the G AMG for the wifey. :P
I guess I prefer it to the normal Diavel.....
like the normal carbon better. I really dont like does wheels [thumbsdown] [puke]
Quote from: muskrat on September 10, 2011, 07:12:49 PM
I'll start again.......that AINT NO AMG. I expected much more.
Wait, you actually expected this to be more than a cheezy cash-in on brand appeal?
Quote from: zarn02 on September 11, 2011, 11:04:53 AM
Wait, you actually expected this to be more than a cheezy cash-in on brand appeal?
yes I do, especially if they sell them for what I'm thinking will be some stupid $30k price. I should lower my expectations :o
I read some of the adds.
When they tout that the cam timing is REALLY what they say it is, is notable.
LA
None of the Itailian tuning houses wanted to jump on this, I'm guessing. AMG is about perfomance and function, not bolt on bling and paint. They can take a good machine and make a much better, or at least frightenly more powerful. Weird. Not my cup of tea / whiskey.
if I was Benz I'd be pissed.