I heard the Diavel was finally at Frasers so as I was out that way this morning I thought I pop in for a sticky beak.
Who did I happen to see there sizing it up knowing he has a Hardly to sell shortly.
Not my usual snaps as I just had the trusty iphone with me.
(http://gallery.me.com/ozbecmedia/100280/IMG_0856/web.jpg?ver=12987085140001)
(http://gallery.me.com/ozbecmedia/100280/IMG_0851/web.jpg?ver=12987084650001)
(http://gallery.me.com/ozbecmedia/100280/IMG_0860/web.jpg?ver=12987085540001)
(http://gallery.me.com/ozbecmedia/100280/IMG_0862/web.jpg?ver=12987085720001)
I have to say it is not that bad in real life but hell it's wide and feels like a space ship when sitting on it.
Can't say it feels like a bike that you'd really want to lean all that much, you could certainly eat up some k's riding it.
I wonder what the wind blast would be like on it though?
No fancy rear guard thingy then?
First glance at that number plate I thought it was Brian's [laugh]
Just a pipe dream.......for now...............hmmmmmmmmmm
Mmmick...............would you ride it mate.............?
Quote from: mattyvas on February 26, 2011, 12:29:25 AM
I heard the Diavel was finally at Frasers so as I was out that way this morning I thought I pop in for a sticky beak.
Who did I happen to see there sizing it up knowing he has a Hardly to sell shortly.
Not my usual snaps as I just had the trusty iphone with me.
(http://gallery.me.com/ozbecmedia/100280/IMG_0856/web.jpg?ver=12987085140001)
(http://gallery.me.com/ozbecmedia/100280/IMG_0851/web.jpg?ver=12987084650001)
And look at those chicken strips.......lemme at it...........well............
(http://gallery.me.com/ozbecmedia/100280/IMG_0860/web.jpg?ver=12987085540001)
(http://gallery.me.com/ozbecmedia/100280/IMG_0862/web.jpg?ver=12987085720001)
I have to say it is not that bad in real life but hell it's wide and feels like a space ship when sitting on it.
Can't say it feels like a bike that you'd really want to lean all that much, you could certainly eat up some k's riding it.
I wonder what the wind blast would be like on it though?
So how much are they?
That was the tricked up carbon one........a bit over 30G if i heard him correctly Mark..........base model is a few thousand less i would say.............
Quote from: Betty on February 26, 2011, 03:56:25 AM
No fancy rear guard thingy then?
First glance at that number plate I thought it was Brian's [laugh]
I thought the same
Well I could see why they would not allow the side mounted plate (accessory with the Diavel) as the rear wheel would obscure the plate from a certain roadside camera angle - they probably justified this by saying not ADR compliant and that a pedestrian might get killed with the standard Diavel mounts......but that is just the cynic in me!
I'm not sure if the rear has the same guard thing that comes on the Multi.
A stock bike is about 23-24 I'd think.
Around 25G stock,,,,,,,,,(just happened to be passing by again Sunday)..........not available for close to 6 months........not that i am at all interested................................................................................
looking better everyday
Quote from: Betty on February 26, 2011, 11:45:19 AM
So how much are they?
Diavel $25490
carbon black blackframe $$30990
carbon black red frame $31490
$5500 20% surcharge for carbon , thats a big ask
i'm sure brian had the harley there for a trade value ;)
Quote from: Brian W on February 26, 2011, 04:11:17 AM
Mmmick...............would you ride it mate.............?
Sure........ why not.
Just give me a call when yours is in the shed.
Mmick
Quote from: mattyvas on February 26, 2011, 12:29:25 AM(http://gallery.me.com/ozbecmedia/100280/IMG_0856/web.jpg?ver=12987085140001)
Hard to say which is uglier; the bike or Brian...
;D ;D
Easy for me
no comment.............. :-X
anyway Suzy.......why are you in here and not in your garage making that super bike..? [cheeky]
Quote from: suzyj on February 28, 2011, 12:29:34 AM
Hard to say which is uglier; the bike or Brian...
;D ;D
No contest the Teff wins :)
I think all cruisers are ugly, I just hate the "FATNESS" of them. So despite being a ducati,
its a cruiser = its ugly.
am glad that i don't have tunnel vision towards certain bikes.... [roll].....Iz .fort dat only Harley owners possessed such ideals.......... [popcorn] [popcorn] [popcorn]
Quote from: Brian W on February 28, 2011, 03:36:11 AM
am glad that i don't have tunnel vision towards certain bikes.... [roll].....Iz .fort dat only Harley owners possessed such ideals.......... [popcorn] [popcorn] [popcorn]
If its my post you were referring to, its not an ideal, its an outright prejudice. [evil]
There was a Carbon one down at the Supers, I have to say I am impressed... I was not a fan looking at the photos but in real life I like it. It looks Tuff, I love the rear wheel. If I was looking at buying a cruiser I would be very very tempted.
450 Lbs, 0 to 60 in 2.6 and a 40 degree lean angle. How is this bike a cruiser??
Apply the
Duck Test (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duck_test)..
If it looks like a cruiser and sounds like a cruiser and you sit on it like a cruiser, and it's clearly targeted at the cruiser market - it's most likely a cruiser. [evil]
Quote from: BCMonster on March 01, 2011, 10:12:48 PM
450 Lbs, 0 to 60 in 2.6 and a 40 degree lean angle. How is this bike a cruiser??
psst.. FYI we use the *metric* system in these parts. [thumbsup]
Your imperial measures confuse antipodeans aged under 40.
Quote from: craigo on March 01, 2011, 11:17:21 PM
Apply the Duck Test (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duck_test)..
If it looks like a cruiser and sounds like a cruiser and you sit on it like a cruiser, and it's clearly targeted at the cruiser market - it's most likely a cruiser. [evil]
if it looks like a cruiser but sounds like a superbike
it must be
a SuperCruiser [cheeky]
For those with a spare 20minutes. I wouldn't knock back a test ride at the next turismo if it's there. And have to agree with Triclore, it looks much better in the flesh, just as I have found with most Ducati releases, eg Streetfighter.
2011 Ducati Diavel Carbon Ultimate review, onboard and more (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JbJy4JZ3e8#normal)
psst.. FYI we use the *metric* system in these parts. [thumbsup] Your imperial measures confuse antipodeans aged under 40. [/size
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Sorry I forgot I was in the Oz forum. I am in Canada where we also speak French AND Metric!! It will be fun when these bikes make it to the road and a new "cruiser" is leavin 'em in the dust. Even the Duc test riders are loving the way this machine handles, accelerates etc. It may be the best all around performing Ducati builds today. I own a cruiser as well and the Diavel is NOTHING like it. It is a new category all by itself and it looks way better in person if you haven't seen it.
Maybe they should call it a Bruiser© - I watched that vid and that dude is carving some awesome road up on that Diavel. I will have to take peoples word for it that is looks better IRL. ;D
craigo, are you swaying from your multi obsession? let me know, and I'll send Dock over to sort you out!
Although apparently the Diavel is not cramped ... I would have though the respective seat heights would have been enough to keep you two in the Stroodle camp (as I recall Goldie sitting on Jukie's lowered 620 [laugh]).
Quote from: goldFiSh on March 02, 2011, 01:49:34 PM
craigo, are you swaying from your multi obsession? let me know, and I'll send Dock over to sort you out!
I was just trying to be nice to Brian since he is so enamored with the thing.
They are both fugly bikes that only an owner or an enthusiast could love mate - but I'd take a pike's peak styled 1200S multi over teh bruiser anyday.
Well Teff may indeed like the new Bruiser, but if you have a look at history in bikes you may understand his problem, did I say problem? I meant addiction, no wait, er... his er... affliction I think ;D
Mmick
Quote from: craigo on March 02, 2011, 12:45:02 PM
Maybe they should call it a Bruiser© - I watched that vid and that dude is carving some awesome road up on that Diavel. I will have to take peoples word for it that is looks better IRL. ;D
seddle down Crago (http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTDzqA3zNOMirXFvY5m0yJh3Zuv-R48MnxO55nUqw6_8R3m4GPe)
Quote from: Dockstrada on March 02, 2011, 08:59:39 PM
seddle down Craigo
I know how you guys roll.. it's all cool.. it's
ALL cool
(http://www.bumblebeeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/horse-head.jpg)
Quote from: craigo on March 03, 2011, 03:48:13 AM
I know how you guys roll.. it's all cool.. it's ALL cool
(http://www.bumblebeeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/horse-head.jpg)
That's frickin awesome.
Did someone say "fugly"?
+1.
I love my Duc but I would go to Ducati for a cruiser about as quickly as I would go to Harley Davidson for a race bike.
Prejudiced? Yeah, probably but some things are just wrong.
Quote from: craigo on March 02, 2011, 05:23:26 PM
They are both fugly bikes that only an owner or an enthusiast could love mate - but I'd take a pike's peak styled 1200S multi over teh bruiser anyday.
its time
http://www.ducatiusa.com/news/new_multistrada_1200_s_pikes_peak/2011/03/08/1996/index.do?urlBack=%2Fnews%2Findex.do%3FkeyWord%3D%26dateToS%3D%26dateFromS%3D%26pageNumber%3D0%26categoryId%3D%26titleOrder%3Dasc%26dateOrder%3Ddesc%26sortOrder%3Ddate (http://www.ducatiusa.com/news/new_multistrada_1200_s_pikes_peak/2011/03/08/1996/index.do?urlBack=%2Fnews%2Findex.do%3FkeyWord%3D%26dateToS%3D%26dateFromS%3D%26pageNumber%3D0%26categoryId%3D%26titleOrder%3Dasc%26dateOrder%3Ddesc%26sortOrder%3Ddate)
Quote from: craigo on March 01, 2011, 11:17:21 PMpsst.. FYI we use the *metric* system in these parts.
Isn't a lub Dez's missus?
Link here to an excellent article and discussion on the main board.
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=47093.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=47093.0)
I can see the logic, the reasoning . . . . but, but I'd never own one !
fark finnaly a bike i could ride , couldnt care how ugly it was its the spinkter moments that count [drool]
they finally got one over here in Perth. Had a look yesterday... I gotta say, it didn't really grab hold of me, but its not as bad in the flesh!
I wonder where they'll put the numberplate now that the bracket hugging the back wheel didn't get compliance??
Not sure if I put itup but the Sydney one has the plate just hanging off the back like anything else.
Quote from: monsta on March 12, 2011, 02:06:01 PM
they finally got one over here in Perth. Had a look yesterday... I gotta say, it didn't really grab hold of me, but its not as bad in the flesh!
I wonder where they'll put the numberplate now that the bracket hugging the back wheel didn't get compliance??
They just got one in today at Causeway Ducati in Vic Park Perth.
I was in there with my Husband when they wheeled it of the truck.
I personally didn't like it so much but he loved it.
Had a sit on it and it wasn't as heavy as i thought it would have been and like you said monsta it definately looks better in in the flesh.
(http://gallery.ducati.org/image_db/bigal900/18975.jpg)
Well we just arrived home after a 60 hour round trip to Brissie [bang] :'(
On the way home we stopped off at our favourite Mid Coast Bike Shop ... they had a couple of new arrivals mid-week.
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5258/5525299255_49bbe52138.jpg)
We were offered a test ride but we had no time or gear ... one was headed out for a test ride as we arrived (sounds alright stock).
The first one they sold was to a petite female ... her other bike (for now at least) is a Monster apparently. You read it here first ... the Diavel is a chick's bike ... comfy and light enough for little people.
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5137/5525892308_f7603ce7cd.jpg)
Quote from: Betty on March 14, 2011, 02:53:55 AM
The first one they sold was to a petite female ... her other bike (for now at least) is a Monster apparently. You read it here first ... the Diavel is a chick's bike ... comfy and light enough for little people.
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5137/5525892308_f7603ce7cd.jpg)
What --- Jukie bought one! :o :o
Quote from: heatherp on March 14, 2011, 03:30:39 AM
What --- Jukie bought one! :o :o
[laugh] Sorry my brain is obviously a little frazzled after the weekend we have had ... I didn't imagine what I posted could be interpreted that way.
Apologies for any confusion but Jukie has most definitely NOT bought a Diavel.
Yeah I think the road trip affected your usual writing tone,i read it pretty much the same way except we know Trevor would never be sold or traded in for another.
I can see the attraction of the bike, i was talking to a few guys at the track about it last week. They all agree that it looks pretty good for a Ducati-Davidson....
Quote from: Betty on March 14, 2011, 10:46:09 AM
[laugh] Sorry my brain is obviously a little frazzled after the weekend we have had ... I didn't imagine what I posted could be interpreted that way.
Apologies for any confusion but Jukie has most definitely NOT bought a Diavel.
Just having a bit of fun with ya. [thumbsup] [laugh] [laugh]
Quote from: ducmeister on March 07, 2011, 03:51:58 AMI love my Duc but I would go to Ducati for a cruiser about as quickly as I would go to Harley Davidson for a race bike. Prejudiced? Yeah, probably but some things are just wrong.
+1
....so very, very, wrong.... [puke] [laugh]
Were Harley's mentioned in this thread somewhere ? Ok, I just wanted an excuse to post this .
QuoteIf you are looking for a chrome plated sub-tech slow no stopping lousy cornering oil leaking louder than Crackatoa motorcycle with black and white tv era technology that you can pay too much for then this bike is for you. This bike will make up for your tiny manhood and eggshell ego and is perfect for that fat-ass tits on the ground tattooed smelly bovine nearly toothless "old lady" you lug around with you every where you go just so you don't have to kiss her goodbye. Now you can show up at biker events and mingle with other beer-aholic losers who play dress up with the black outfits and stupid vests covered in dumb slogan patches and cheesy trinket buttons and pretend like you're a "son of anarchy." This bike has enough chrome on it to blind you on a sunny day and enough money invested in it to keep my kids from having descent shoes or dental care. Why should they be different from Mom and Dad...right? If you buy it this week I'll throw in every other dumb thing I've bought just because it says "Harley" on it. Once you throw a leg over this beauty you can run that movie in your head where you're the big hero and chicks flock around you like flies. Actually those are flies, but your friends will tell you how "bad to the bone" you look and make you feel special and that alone is priceless in a world where you can get a personality from a dealership. So don't wait. Bust out that wallet tethered to you with a dog chain and plop down your kids college tuition and you can fantasize about being a man. This is your chance.
[laugh]
Rode down to Frazers today to look at the Diavel and . . . none there ! The one they have has been lent to the Newcastle shop and won't be back for a couple of day's, so always ring first.
Red diavel.....at EC yesterday ..........not about to comment on the looks but i can vouch for its acceleration .....it was v.quick on acceleration......quicker than an 848...............looked solid in the corners but its not a sports bike hahaha......i saw enough that i reckon in the right hands it would be a ripper................that is a huge rear to get from one side to the other
here's a pic, the guy said that it only had 200km's on it in the morning and that he was trying to keep the rev's under 6000 and that that he was getting termi's and other bling fitted today
(I tried to take a photo of it on the straight, bu he was flying too fast! Needed MV)
http://www.jpmphoto.com.au/Galleries/australian_superbike_school/13_04_11/yellow/pages/130411JPM_156.html (http://www.jpmphoto.com.au/Galleries/australian_superbike_school/13_04_11/yellow/pages/130411JPM_156.html)[/url]
hey Rod how did you enjoy the day ....hope you had fun...i managed to catch you once and gave you a wave ......but you looked like you were concentrating pretty hard ........... [thumbsup] [moto]