2011 Ducati Diavel - COOL WALL VOTE: COOL

[jstark47]

"Salesperson said it's aimed at aging Ducatistas who want the Ducati mill in a more comfortable bike."

Based on what I see at the Duc site, those guys buy Multis. The guys buying Diavel are a whole new breed who didn't consider Ducs before.

Only thing is, the current Multistrada is a "big and tall" bike. It feels fine to me, but I'm 6'1". I could see folks of shorter stature gravitating towards the Diavel. Particularly if there's some accessory support for it (unlike what happened with the B-King).

[HYPERR]

maybe the closest comparison would be the Guzzi Griso?

At least the Griso looks good.

[HYPERR]

I could see folks of shorter stature gravitating towards the Diavel.

Haha was that pun intended?

[sunshine229]

I am too late on this one... I was out of town the whole week of the vote... But I can't resist putting FAIL as my vote on this one as it is one ugly bike!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've seen both the regular and the carbon models at the m/c shows and neither are particularly attractive.

Just my

[Loonette]

Meh... I voted "cool". It looks nice in the professional photos, but I suppose I might have a different opinion if I were to see it in person. I ride what I would consider to be a "power" cruiser, as it has forward controls. The Diavel is a standard all day long. I wouldn't consider it to be a good long-distance bike, as you'd have to retro-fit quite a bit in order to have luggage carrying capacity; much more $ added onto an already high price tag.

Cheers,
Loonette

[Markg1]

I think the Diavel is a muscle bike. There are very few bikes that can match it's power. Interesting looking. Not sure if I like the looks of it, but gave it a cool rating just for the pure power! I'd like to take one for a test ride! Actually I'd like to line one up next to my Vmax Gen2! What do you guys think, do I have a chance in a 1/4 mile race?

[rayian]

I saw a magazine yesterday at my local Chapters store calling the Diavel "the bike of the century (so far)".

[totalmotorcycle]

Andrea and I saw one today at the Ace Cafe London. First time I've seen one outside of the showroom... it's ummm, big, black, plastic and ugly. (I voted Cool) Can I change my vote? haha.

Ducati Diaval in real life

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[sunshine229]

Yep, after seeing it again today it's still a FAIL for me!!!!!!

[rayian]

If I had the vote again I'd vote cool again. Definitely,comparing it to the other so called muscle cruisers that have been on the cool wall lately. Just do a power to weight ratio comparison. That should be enough to give this bike a cool rating.