Diavel first ride

[Howley]

it's starting to grow on me a bit and I bet it will be fun but I can't get over the $3k you need to spend to clean up that awful exhaust and the plastic shrouds around the tank and air box.  If they would have refined these three things I'd say they have an instant hit but dam, at $20k I expected more - maybe I'm just dreaming.

There is no plastic, its aluminium.

[thought]

I agree I really wish Ducati would just have every bike come stock with Termis.....I know they make a ton on the aftermarket but damn it would be nice.  Especially considering the MSRP of an actual stock exhaust the price can't be that much different.

i think the reason they cant is because of emissions/noise... i'm pretty sure i read somewhere that's also the reason that the monster is geared a bit tall.

here it is:

"Crazy tall gearing is also a nominal but notable drawback for the transmission. An enterprising and creative 796 owner could fiddle with different countershaft or rear sprocket changes to help the bike accelerate more briskly up top, and overcome the tall gearing that's likely a result of ever-stricter emissions regulations."

http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/ducati/2011-ducati-monster-796-review-89950.html

and

"The fuel-injected engine (a Siemens electronic fuel injection system, to be precise) together with the tall gearing ensures the Monster 696 meets Euro 3 regulations."

http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/ducati/2010-ducati-monster-696-ar75590.html


pretty sure that the cf cans dont have catalytic converters on them which is why they cant put them out with termi's on.  i think the ti ones do... but that would raise the price a whole lot.  and i'm guessing the dp ecu would kill emissions too

[seinovesei]

stop taking the drugs, they're hurting your judgement

^^^ - Agreed

[muskrat]

There is no plastic, its aluminium.

two pieces, at least on the one I sat on at the cycle show.  aluminum or not it felt cheap to me but since I'm not buying one I can criticize. 

[pitbull]

Looks better than the new monster...

you might just be right about that.


But then I'm biased, I have both an 00 and 01 monster 900ie 

[Syscrush]

I'll say this, the Diavel and the new Multi are both making the old Multi look a lot better to me. 

[muskrat]

no way, the new Multi is now my dream bike.  the older I get the more creature comforts I want.

[iRam]

Here's a video from MCN

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/videos/2011/February/feb1011-video-ducati-diavel-first-ride/

[seinovesei]

Here's a video from MCN

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/videos/2011/February/feb1011-video-ducati-diavel-first-ride/

Ok now it is growing on me a bit...

PS this video makes me crave spring even more....this snow is killing me in NY

[Triple J]

I'm still not a big fan of the looks, although adding the touring screen and shortie exhaust does wonders, but I really want to ride it now. The reviews have been too positive not to.

[iRam]

Ok now it is growing on me a bit...

PS this video makes me crave spring even more....this snow is killing me in NY

+1
so tired of the cold weather as well.

[pitbull]

no way, the new Multi is now my dream bike.  the older I get the more creature comforts I want.

new multi is my dream bike too

[jim_0068]

hopefully they have one at the bike show this weekend, really looking forward to seeing one in person.

[Dave R]

you know you want to ride it!  come on, you had a griso didn't you!  I'm off to go play on them at months end..  I'll report back when I get home..  this bike will be a sales success without a doubt!

I'm still not a big fan of the looks, although adding the touring screen and shortie exhaust does wonders, but I really want to ride it now. The reviews have been too positive not to.

[Triple J]

you know you want to ride it!  come on, you had a griso didn't you!  I'm off to go play on them at months end..  I'll report back when I get home..  this bike will be a sales success without a doubt!

I'll come down as soon as you have a demo and it's a nice day.  Your demo will of course be a Carbon model, right?