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Title: I Rode the XDiavel, Here's my Takeaway Post by: showerfan on February 02, 2016, 11:10:21 AM Just got back from a weekend in San Diego, where we rode the XDiavel out about 160 miles in one day. It was fun, here's my take:
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-02-02/ducati-xdiavel-review-a-techno-cruiser-aimed-squarely-at-harley (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-02-02/ducati-xdiavel-review-a-techno-cruiser-aimed-squarely-at-harley) [Dolph] (https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/t31.0-8/12633574_10153817738151271_7158565146037424335_o.jpg) Title: Re: I Rode the XDiavel, Here's my Takeaway Post by: 1.21GW on February 02, 2016, 01:46:26 PM Quote It also pulls hard, hitting its maximum torque of 95 ft-lbs at a lowly 5,000 revolutions per minute. That's a big deal for Ducati, most of whose motorcycles need to be revved up to 8,000 rpm or higher before they hit peak pushing power. Is that true? I always felt peak was more in the 5-6k range, but that is purely anecdotal based on my albeit limited Duc experience. My M900 really struggles to get out more "umph" above 6k. Anyway, nice write up. Title: Re: I Rode the XDiavel, Here's my Takeaway Post by: ducpainter on February 02, 2016, 01:48:56 PM Is that true? I always felt peak was more in the 5-6k range, but that is purely anecdotal based on my albeit limited Duc experience. My M900 really struggles to get out more "umph" above 6k. You need to ride a 4V Duc. Completely different animal, and I suspect these newest bikes are completely different than the 4V bikes I'm used to.Anyway, nice write up. Title: Re: I Rode the XDiavel, Here's my Takeaway Post by: 1.21GW on February 02, 2016, 01:54:14 PM Am I being an grumpy old man if I say I much prefer the ducs of 10-20 years ago to all the new stuff they are putting out? Sigh. Sometimes, better is not always better.
Title: Re: I Rode the XDiavel, Here's my Takeaway Post by: NAKID on February 02, 2016, 02:01:35 PM You need to ride a 4V Duc. Completely different animal, and I suspect these newest bikes are completely different than the 4V bikes I'm used to. Yup, my first 4V is the 821 and it makes peak Tq at 7700 Title: Re: I Rode the XDiavel, Here's my Takeaway Post by: ducpainter on February 02, 2016, 02:08:18 PM Am I being an grumpy old man if I say I much prefer the ducs of 10-20 years ago to all the new stuff they are putting out? Sigh. Sometimes, better is not always better. I get accused of it all the time. ;)Title: Re: I Rode the XDiavel, Here's my Takeaway Post by: showerfan on February 02, 2016, 03:02:03 PM haha -- no i was talking about the new bikes they build. i, too, have a 2v m900 and you are right, it is better. but the new 1198 motors, on which this is based, start hitting their peak power around 8000 and the panigale motor hits it at 10 and change.
to me, this engine felt a bit underwhelming, but there were BSB champions on the launch, like shakey byrne, who thought it was mad powerful. so i leave it up to you to decide. test ride one when they come to a dealer near you. i think it'll make you love your monster even more ;) Title: Re: I Rode the XDiavel, Here's my Takeaway Post by: koko64 on February 02, 2016, 03:25:46 PM A 1300cc two valve grunter only making 110-120hp but 100ft/lbs of torque over a broad rpm range would probably be a better cruiser motor. I guess they would need water cooling to keep the EPA happy.
A simpler, cleaner looking motor might be more attractive to the cruiser brigade. Ducati will never listen to the likes of me. One thing for sure, after getting off a HD (and I can say this coz I've owned a few), the Diavel and XDiavel would be a revelation. Title: Re: I Rode the XDiavel, Here's my Takeaway Post by: MadDuck on February 02, 2016, 10:58:54 PM If I was ever tempted in this direction the XDiavel would be at the top of the list!
Title: Re: I Rode the XDiavel, Here's my Takeaway Post by: DarkMonster620 on February 03, 2016, 04:59:31 AM what I like the most about this bike are the hidden hoses . . . and to some point, the exhaust . . .
Title: Re: I Rode the XDiavel, Here's my Takeaway Post by: showerfan on February 03, 2016, 05:26:36 AM True they put the hoses mostly on the inside and they even kind of hide the headers
Title: Re: I Rode the XDiavel, Here's my Takeaway Post by: MadDuck on February 03, 2016, 06:39:38 AM I get accused of it all the time. ;) Me too. ;) Title: Re: I Rode the XDiavel, Here's my Takeaway Post by: ducatiz on February 04, 2016, 06:00:27 AM Is that true? I always felt peak was more in the 5-6k range, but that is purely anecdotal based on my albeit limited Duc experience. My M900 really struggles to get out more "umph" above 6k. Anyway, nice write up. 2v vs 4v Title: Re: I Rode the XDiavel, Here's my Takeaway Post by: ducatiz on February 04, 2016, 06:01:14 AM Am I being an grumpy old man if I say I much prefer the ducs of 10-20 years ago to all the new stuff they are putting out? Sigh. Sometimes, better is not always better. Am I being a grumpy old man If I say I much prefer the ducs of 20-30 years ago? LOL Title: Re: I Rode the XDiavel, Here's my Takeaway Post by: froggert on February 04, 2016, 08:25:33 AM Interesting that it's capable of 40 degrees of lean angle. I think that might be more than my monster! [drink]
Title: Re: I Rode the XDiavel, Here's my Takeaway Post by: Nekkid Tim on February 15, 2016, 12:06:29 PM Am I being a grumpy old man If I say I much prefer the ducs of 20-30 years ago? LOL Am I being a grumpy old man if I say the current Ducatis have finally gotten to the point where I have to build my own ducs? Title: Re: I Rode the XDiavel, Here's my Takeaway Post by: showerfan on February 19, 2016, 04:38:15 PM is there no button where i can LIKE the previous comment of say, like, THANK YOU for the person who made it? [clap]
Title: Re: I Rode the XDiavel, Here's my Takeaway Post by: ducpainter on February 19, 2016, 05:09:37 PM is there no button where i can LIKE the previous comment of say, like, THANK YOU for the person who made it? [clap] Nope...Personally...I despise 'like' buttons. Your words are far better. Title: Re: I Rode the XDiavel, Here's my Takeaway Post by: GK on April 05, 2016, 11:10:57 PM is there no button where i can LIKE the previous comment of say, like, THANK YOU for the person who made it? [clap] You could always do this! 👍🏻+1 Title: Re: I Rode the XDiavel, Here's my Takeaway Post by: MadDuck on April 08, 2016, 08:41:49 AM I saw a brand new Diavel X being delivered at my local dealer last Sat. [drool] [drool] But I'm pretty darn happy with my SDR.
Title: Re: I Rode the XDiavel, Here's my Takeaway Post by: Duck-Stew on April 08, 2016, 08:45:00 AM I saw a brand new Diavel X being delivered at my local dealer last Sat. [drool] [drool] But I'm pretty darn happy with my SDR. Replace SDR with '02 748s and that sentence applies to me too... |