The Ducati Diavel will probably get a mixed reception as it’s unveiled at the 2010 EICMA show this week.
A Ducati cruiser presented on home turf in Italy might not win the crowds and we’ve already had inklings that this will be a model to polerise more than a few.
This is mostly though, because it’s an Italian cruiser – kind of the antithesis of what you’d expect from Italian motorcycle design – and not because Ducati has put together something ordinary.
The Diavel weighs just 210 kg and has 162 hp and 127 Nm of torque, meaning it’s Ducati’s take on what a cruiser is and could be.
Design doubts aside, Ducati has equipped the Diavel will plenty of goodies including ride-by-wire technology, LED lights, tank-mounted instrumentation, Marzocchi forks and Brembo monoblock brakes.
The mega rear wheel is almost offensive, but then this will be a bike for attention grabbers and Ducati has invested in some serious tyre technology, working with Pirelli to create a smooth centre surface for cruising and gripping sides for better cornering.
The Ducati cruiser will also be offered in a new Ducati Diavel Carbon version which drops weight further to 207 kg.
Given concerns over cost of the standard Diavel, we reckong the carbon job will probably be prohibitive for most wanting one of these unless the baby boomers have got their savings set aside just for this.
They will probably be the main market for the Diavel, with Ducati counting on its bulky style and cruising image to appeal, but we’ll be interested to see in the future how this model fares, particularly on the European market.
See after the jump for more pics, the technical specs (standard version) and the official Diavel video.
2011 Ducati Diavel official pics DUCATI DIAVELEngine Type Testastretta 11°, L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder,Desmodromic, liquid cooledDisplacement 1198.
4ccBore x Stroke 106 x 67.
9mmCompression Ratio 11.
5:1Power 162hp (119kW) @ 9500rpmTorque 94lb-ft (127.
5Nm) @ 8000rpmFuel injection: Mitsubishi electronic fuel injection system, Mikuni ellipticalthrottle bodies with RbWExhaust: Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and twolambda probes.
Twin aluminium mufflersEmissions Euro 3TransmissionGearbox 6 speedRatio 1=37/15 2=30/17 3=27/20 4=24/22 5=23/24 6=22/25Primary drive: Straight cut gears, ratio 1.
84:1Final drive: Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 43Clutch: Light action, wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control.
Selfservoaction on drive, slipper action on over-run.
ChassisFrame Tubular steel Trellis frameWheelbase 1590mm (62.
6in)Rake 28°Steering angle (total) 70°Front suspension Marzocchi 50mm fully adjustable usd forksFront wheel travel 120mm (4.
7in)Front wheel 14-spoke in light alloy 3.
50 x 17Front tyre 120/70 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso IIRear suspension Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock.
Aluminium single-sided swingarmRear wheel travel 120mm (4.
7in)Rear wheel 14-spoke in light alloy 8.
00 x 17Rear tyre 240/45 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso IIFront brake2 x 320mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted MonoblocBrembo callipers, 4-piston with ABSRear brake 265mm disc, 2-piston floating calliper with ABSFuel tank capacity 17l – (5.
3 US gal)Dry weight 210kg (463lb)Seat height 770mm (30.
3in)Max height 1192mm (46.
9in)Max length 2257mm (88.
9in)InstrumentsHandlebar mounted instrumentation with LCD display:Speed, rpm, time, coolant temp.
Warning lights for: Neutral,turn signals, high-beam, rev-limit, DTC intervention, ABSstatus, oil pressure, fuel reserve.
Tank mounted instrumentation with TFT colour display:Gear selected, air temp, battery voltage, trips 1 & 2, fuelreserve trip, average and actual fuel consumption and speed,trip time, scheduled maintenance.
Full status and/ormanagement of Riding Modes, DTC, RbW and ABS.
Electronic Riding Modes, RbW, DTC, ABS, Hands FreeWarranty 2 years unlimited mileageVersions Dual seat