Diavel first ride

[orangelion03]

Love that smokin' tire slide in the Motociclismo video!

[iRam]

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/103/9194/Motorcycle-Article/2011-Ducati-Diavel-First-Ride.aspx

http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/ducati/2011-ducati-diavel-review-90421.html

[CJIA]

its so ugly.

[jim_0068]

its so ugly.

i thought so too until i saw it in person

[sbrguy]

the more reviews i'm readig on this bike the more i'm thinking we may be wrong about this bike.

if it really does what the reviews say, which is its a cruiser that you can almost use like a sportbike/monster for everyday but still have the cruiser aspect when you want, then this bike might be huge for ducati.

because let's be honest most people that buy sportbikes never use them to even 1/2 of their capabilities and if this bike is only as good as 1/2 a sport bike as far as lean angle and such then it should be fine for most people if they are honest.

but the looks well that is personal, but i'm curious to see how many new non ducati folks this bike is able to pull in from just the performance side.

[Raux]

helping the threadjack along for a sec...

does that license plate placement stop the swampass you get from a tailchop?  and if so, are there any out for the new monsters?  i was looking for something like that for a while but never came up with anything

from what I've been able to discern from photos. the stock stops the swamp ass, the aftermarket side one mounts low to the left off the swingarm and does not stop swamp ass.

[Howie]

So far, besides looks the only real issue I see is where do you put the luggage and groceries?

[orangelion03]

When do they go on sale?  Any in dealers yet?

[muskrat]

I heard delivery is late March early April.  Of course, that all depends on the vacation schedule they have and the catch-up they have to play to fulfill orders made during December which they take off. 

[Teutonics]

Got this email from Ducati this morning:

Save the date: Diavel Night is coming on March 25, 2011

Diavel Night is upon us. This long awaited and much anticipated event is your chance to get up close and personal with the newest member of the Ducati family: the Ducati Diavel.

You are invited to join in the excitement as participating Ducati dealers across the nation introduce the most groundbreaking motorcycle of the year.  Join fellow Ducatisti in what is sure to be a memorable event as we welcome the all-new Ducati Diavel to US soil.

Stay tuned to ducatiusa.com  and your local dealer's website for details.

See you there!
The Ducati Team

[J5]

Frasers Sydney will have 2 bikes in the showroom tomorrow weds 23/2/2010

[Scissors]

For those curious about how the side mount looks and mounting location, it's available on Ducati's configurator on their web site.  Not the best angle to see it, but still...

[Goat_Herder]

The Diavel has really grown on me, especially after seeing this Husqvarna concept.   

http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/husqvarna-mille-3-concept/

[TAftonomos]

I'm gonna head down on the 25th/26th and ride the thing.

It might satisfy 2 bikes with one.  Being honest, I'm not a long distance touring guy, nor do I really have the time to go on week long rides.   I've always wanted a chopper/bobber/fat tire something, but don't want to pay 40K for a harley based thing that doesn't handle worth a crap.

This thing might be the comfy drive it everyday while still handling well and getting that "look".  I hope I fit on it!

[DoubleEagle]

I heard delivery is late March early April.  Of course, that all depends on the vacation schedule they have and the catch-up they have to play to fulfill orders made during December which they take off. 

Ducati recently announced that they were doubling the daily production of the Daivel w, the response so far at all the apperances and requests by Dealers.

Dolph        [moto]