Ducati, say it ain't so

**AllanB** · 17th December 2010, 18:56

From t he USA PR blurb:

Styled to look like a track sprinter about to explode from the starting blocks, the Diavel tips the scales at just 463 pounds. There is, however, no shortage of power. Ducati claims a whopping 162 hp and 94 ft.-lb. of torque—delivered to the ground through a 240mm-wide rear tire. Standard features include anti-lock brakes, Ducati Traction Control and Ducati Riding Modes.

162 hp, 210kgs. Bugger I'll have cruisers wizzing past me

There is also a lighter 'carbon' edition.

US$17,000 - $20,000 so that's about a million NZ.

**Corse1** · 17th December 2010, 19:01

Originally Posted by Taz

I like it.

Yep I would be keen for a test ride. If anything the 1098 series of motors are awsome

**piston broke** · 17th December 2010, 19:59

like i said in another thread,
when i get to the cruiser stage,
i always looked at the trumpy rocket.
never again,it will be the diavel

unless of course, mv bring out a cruiser

**AllanB** · 17th December 2010, 21:26

Originally Posted by piston broke

unless of course, mv bring out a cruiser

Ha - that was the big internet concern when Harley owned them!

**piston broke** · 17th December 2010, 21:28

Originally Posted by AllanB

Ha - that was the big internet concern when Harley owned them!

no concern from me,lol.

**gatch** · 18th December 2010, 00:43

I wonder what would happen if they put that motor into a sport orientated chassis ?

Oh no, wait..

**popelli** · 26th December 2010, 22:08

160 hp and its cheaper than a V rod

however it may miss the market completely, people who buy ducatis don't buy cruisers & peopel who buy cruisers don't buy ducatis

so exactly who is going to buy this?

harley had this problem with the v rod, journalists loved it but they don't buy bikes they just test ride them

**TOTO** · 27th December 2010, 00:25

there are passengers for every train

**James Deuce** · 28th December 2010, 17:25

Originally Posted by popelli

harley had this problem with the v rod, journalists loved it but they don't buy bikes they just test ride them

I'd like a Street Rod. Awesome "standard" motorcycle unfairly tarnished with a "cruiser' label and a Harley price tag. It's more GSX1400 than Fat Bob.

**Kickaha** · 28th December 2010, 19:14

Originally Posted by James Deuce

I'd like a Street Rod.

I've always thought of you as a Ural man

**James Deuce** · 28th December 2010, 19:42

Originally Posted by Kickaha

I've always thought of you as a Ural man

Yeah baby, with a Nerf Machine Gun mounted on the side chair.

**EJK** · 28th December 2010, 22:07

It looks ok to me

**James Deuce** · 28th December 2010, 23:07

Bimota Mantra.

**AD345** · 29th December 2010, 19:14

Originally Posted by AllanB

Would you think differently if it had a Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki etc badge on it.

I welcome it to the cruiser world and hope it inspires a new category of power cruisers that also corner well.

We're not seriously calling this bike a cruiser are we?