Some of the craziest fun that I have ever had on a motorcycle was a V-Rod Muscle. The Diavel looks like a similar concept (except not nearly as good looking), but with a lot more power, and a lot less weight. It should be great fun.

Your Super Duke 990 is quite the blast to ride, I'm surprised you liked the V-Rod over that, but hey, maybe you are (as you like to say to me) "Coming over to the dark side"...haha

Yes, I do agree the Diavel concept of less weight more power isn't a bad one... Although we did see it before with these models:


2001 Suzuki TL 1000 R

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2001models/2001models-Suzuki-TL1000R.htm


2001 Suzuki TL 1000 S

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2001models/2001models-Suzuki-TL1000S.htm

And we know the rep those bikes got....

Mike

The Diavel might even be able to out accelerate the the 1198 which it gets it engine from due to the longer and lower stature of it's frame (even though it is much heavier and missing 8 hp). This should be interesting....

Yes, I do agree the Diavel concept of less weight more power isn't a bad one... Although we did see it before with these models:


2001 Suzuki TL 1000 R

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2001models/2001models-Suzuki-TL1000R.htm


2001 Suzuki TL 1000 S

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2001models/2001models-Suzuki-TL1000S.htm

And we know the rep those bikes got....

Mike, Highside was saying that the Diavel has more power and lot less weight than the V-Rod Muscle, which doesn't actually make it slender by any stretch of the imagination. I'm also confused by your comparison to the TL?

I hope the imminent epic failure of the Diavel is not going to drain Ducati financially...

Whether cutting through mountain gaps or rolling along open plains, the new
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(72 lb/ft), its got ample energy to ascend winding mountain roads and an updated
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BMW had it's failure with the Montauk, it's Cruiser. BMW at the time wanted to try something new, sure it didn't work out for them, but it did inspire BMW to make some new engine designs and new models after that.

BMW had it's failure with the Montauk, it's Cruiser.

Bikes like the Diavel and V-Rod Muscle and such are aimed at the young pups with their endless quantities of testosterone.