2011 Ducati Diavel

[phoenix]

http://www.ducati.com/news/the_name_is_diavel__/2010/10/12/1827/index.do

[chornbe]

Oh look... it's a VMax by Ducati.

[MisterSmooth]

OK, it looks cool.  But how do you pronounce it?  DEE-ah-vel?  DIE-ah-vel?  Die-AH-vel?  


Shoot, this is worse than Dainese.     Italians.  

[chornbe]

OK, it looks cool.  But how do you pronounce it?  DEE-ah-vel?  DIE-ah-vel?  Die-AH-vel?  


Shoot, this is worse than Dainese.     Italians.  

I'm going with that one.

It's meant to be 'devil'.

[SLK50]

  I'm sure if you're REALLY tired of slammed, stretched, chrome-plated 'Busas
this would do in a pinch.  Not really what I picture when I think "Ducati".

  What ever happened to the Streetfighter? I liked that one.

[ConPilot1]

Oh look... it's a VMax by Ducati.

Oh look....a VRod with a Ducati motor.

[Rincewind]

It's gonna take a very large man-purse to match that.

[chornbe]

It's gonna take a very large man-purse to match that.

"It's. Not. A. Purse." -- Dexter

[marc11]

Gawd that is just awful ugly IMHO.  And what is that hanging over the center of the rear tire, the devils tale?  Where is the rest of the bike, the back part?  That red stripe between the two taillights looks like a tampon on something.

The headers are pretty nice, beyond that I am guessing FAIL, diminishes the brand a bit too I think.

[Dan K]

I'd pass on the chrome wheels, but I think it's a pretty cool bike.  Always wanted a VMax, and I like the Vrod with mid controls.

I'll bet this thing flies.  If it handles, even better.  I like it.

- Dan

[ConPilot1]

Ya know it's cool and all, but seriously, a motorcycle where the only storage is in your jacket pockets is completely useless to me.

[Dan K]

Ya know it's cool and all, but seriously, a motorcycle where the only storage is in your jacket pockets is completely useless to me.

That's why you own more than one bike, silly.  One for practicality (commuting, touring, etc.) and one for cuising with your phone and wallet in your pockets.

- Dan

[MadMax96]

I like how Ducati is really expanding their line up - but I think they need to just stay clear of the cruiser market.  

It's kinda like Porsche building an SUV...  sure, it's fast, but would you rea  lly want to (could you?) go off-roading with it?

[MisterSmooth]

Are those Buell side pods that I spy?   That's where the NOS went.  


Kidding aside, I'm with the guys who think this looks cool.  Hope it goes well, too.  

[shah269]

Needs a turbo!

[Dan K]

How is that bike anything like a cruiser?  Because it's a little longer?  I like Ducati, never owned one, ridden many.  I can't see this bike being anything like a cruiser.  More like an 1198 with even more relaxed ergos than the Multi, plus lower to the ground.  I think this is more like the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (without the bags) than a cruiser.  Look at it...yes, it has chrome wheels and may be a little longer than necessary, but a cruiser?  Nahh...

- Dan

[Rincewind]

And what is that hanging over the center of the rear tire, the devils tale?

License plate holder, methinks.

[Galo]

OK, it looks cool.  But how do you pronounce it?  DEE-ah-vel?  DIE-ah-vel?  Die-AH-vel?  


Shoot, this is worse than Dainese.     Italians.  

It's dee-ahh-vel....no accents/emphasized syllables. If anything, a slight emphasis on the 'ahh'
Devil is correct....

Il sono un estudente de Italiano....

Me likey. It seems to be a cross between sport-tourer and cruiser and I like how they blended those two themes...

[ScottysB12]

Oh look....a VRod with a Ducati motor.

with a hint of B king?

[shah269]

How big is that rear wheel?
You know.......this may not be a bad thing.
If these guys figured out how to slap that much rubber on the ass of this bike maybe the next ST bikes will have larger tires too.
More tire = more contact patch = more stable
oh and it looks sexy!
just Armorall it and all the ladies will be all over you!