Ducati Diavel [HFL]

[fasterblkduc]

Holy crap, that is cool. I can't wait to see one.  Just needs to lose that exhaust.  

[Monster Dave]

Oh look, someone already crashed one:






This does not bode well...

[Raux]

he got hit.

[Monster Dave]

he got hit.

Still not a good run of luck for the new bike!!

[iRam]

I kinda like it, this bikes got potential. When im in the market for a cruiser this will be on top of the list. It needs  some mods but isnt that why we love our monsters...

[SacDuc]

I kinda like it, this bikes got potential. When im in the market for a cruiser this will be on top of the list. It needs  some mods but isnt that why we love our monsters...

A cruiser? Really? Look at the riding position on that thing. This POS seems to be designed specifically for the "let's parade to the cafe/tavern and back" crowd. It looks built for short distances and straight lines. I can't doing any serious touring with it and it has all of Ducati's power and none of the handling (I presume judging by the long wheel base and heavy weight).

No sir, I don't like it.

sac

[Veloce-Fino]

Holy crap! Where are the photos from? That sucks he wrecked a pre-production bike.

He must have been a harley rider and wasn't used to the power.  

No need to defend your opinion Veloce we all like what we like....and really, it's "ok" if you're a closet Harley lover!!  

   "I'm trapped in the closet"

-I'm really not a harley fan though...  

[danaid]

  I like it!      It looks muscular and powerful.

 This will keep my eyes from wandering to a Victory or (cough,H-D,cough) model.

[Monster Dave]

Holy crap! Where are the photos from? That sucks he wrecked a pre-production bike.

He must have been a harley rider and wasn't used to the power.  


   "I'm trapped in the closet"

-I'm really not a harley fan though...  

Oh alright, we'll let you off the hook this time!! The pics were from Bologna.

[SacDuc]

Holy crap! I just read that this thing has a 240 on the rear! 240! Jesus Christ on a pogo stick! Why? Why would Ducati do that? I truly do not understand what this bike is for. I understand most HD's are pure cruisers (though I don't get the point of the V Rod) and that's fine. The BMW line up hits a wide range of cruising, touring and adventure touring. But, seriously, what the make the beast with two backs is this thing supposed to do? I can't think of any one aspect of motorcycling that this bike will excel in. Anyone have a clue?

Comfort for touring? No.
Handling in the tight twisties? No.
Off road/Adventure capability? No.
Track? No.

I guess you could make it into a drag bike.    That sounds like a . . . drag.

sac

[DrDesmo]

I can see the ad copy now:

"The new Ducati Diavel -giving you the power and freedom to to bar hop and do your weekly Starbucks / Whole Foods run with a performance and agility unmatched by your Range Rover."

Cheers,
Adam

[Grappa]

Yeah, I think it sucks.  I would think some mods might help a bit, just that all the mods that I would do would make it end up looking more like a....    Monster.  So why not just buy a Monster?  I'm with Sac on this.  What is the point of this bike?

[Rameses]

That thing looks stupid.

[Raux]

Holy crap! I just read that this thing has a 240 on the rear! 240! Jesus Christ on a pogo stick! Why? Why would Ducati do that? I truly do not understand what this bike is for. I understand most HD's are pure cruisers (though I don't get the point of the V Rod) and that's fine. The BMW line up hits a wide range of cruising, touring and adventure touring. But, seriously, what the make the beast with two backs is this thing supposed to do? I can't think of any one aspect of motorcycling that this bike will excel in. Anyone have a clue?

Stop light to Stop light in downtown LA

[Monster Dave]

I can see the ad copy now:

"The new Ducati Diavel -giving you the power and freedom to to bar hop and do your weekly Starbucks / Whole Foods run with a performance and agility unmatched by your Range Rover."

Cheers,
Adam