I cracked open a magazine and accidentally looked at the Ducati Diaval for too long and I got the willies. Uuuuulghguughgghhh.
I get it, but I don't get it.
Then it isn't the bike for you. [evil]
I would get one in a second if i was over 50 and was looking for something different than the monster. I love the way it looks.
I prefer the Diavel. Had a neighbor with the black carbon version, full Termi exhaust... and that sounded amazing. If I had a need for a third bike (and it was free), I'd certainly consider one.
I've seen a few close up recently and I now think they are bad ass. They remind me of my 1968 GTO, big, menacing and powerful. If I had an extra $20,000 laying around. :'( , I would get one.
I don't care for it. It looks like the designer(s) watched the movies Predator and Transformers, then melded the two concepts together into a motorcycle.
Quote from: Mike_D on June 21, 2012, 02:41:43 PM
I don't care for it. It looks like the designer(s) watched the movies Predator and Transformers, then melded the two concepts together into a motorcycle.
Two great tastes that taste great together. I also like chocolate in my peanut butter.
I feel like this has all been discussed before (likely on this forum). The Diavel is an opportunity for Ducati to widen their client base. Those of us who have Monsters aren't their demographic, but guys looking for alternatives to heavy cruisers (HD and such) likely are. It's certainly not for everyone, and that's cool, because there are plenty of bike choices out there. If we ALL had the same bikes, it would be boring. What would we talk about?!
If I had the cash, I would likely own one I like the concept, and I'm certain it is a blast to ride.
JM
Quote from: JohnEE on June 21, 2012, 09:25:03 AM
I would get one in a second if i was over 50 and was looking for something different than the monster. I love the way it looks.
Close to "over 50" myself, I don't have any urge to buy a fat a$$ cruiser. (now a ponytail and an earring...welll... maybe)
I wasn't a fan but then I rode one........changed my mind after that but I'm not selling my Harley because it's a true long distance bike.
its ugly, but oh so much fun to ride!
Quote from: wannabfast on June 21, 2012, 07:58:41 PM
its ugly, but oh so much fun to ride!
as my mum used to say, "all cats are grey in the dark"
Quote from: JohnEE on June 21, 2012, 09:25:03 AM
I would get one in a second if i was over 50 and was looking for something different than the monster. I love the way it looks.
Hey your life dosen't end at 50 [roll] :D
Quote from: brimo on June 21, 2012, 03:42:13 PM
Close to "over 50" myself, I don't have any urge to buy a fat a$$ cruiser. (now a ponytail and an earring...welll... maybe)
Don't even go down the grey pony tail earing thing ,such a tragic look :-*
Quote from: Rob s on June 21, 2012, 08:37:28 PM
Hey your life dosen't end at 50 [roll] :D
Don't even go down the grey pony tail earing thing ,such a tragic look :-*
But it will go well with my jacket with all them badges on it.
I sat on one, and it was surprisingly comfortable. They are one of those bikes that look better in person than they do in pictures. If I was in the market for a cruiser bike, I'd certainly consider it. Also, how much of the bike do you really see when you're riding, the top of the gas tank, the handlebars mirrors and gauge cluster really, and those all look ok.
Yeah, but you have to consider how it will looked parked outside a Starbucks. ;D
I've ridden it. Took one to work for the day when my bike was getting worked on.
It is fast as hell and easy to ride but I don't like the riding position and there is no wind protection at all. You just sit there on it like a sail and the faster you go the worse it gets.
No way would I buy one. I'd much rather have the Multistrada 1200 S or the Streetfighter 848 (I've ridden both of those too). [thumbsup]
QuoteI feel like this has all been discussed before (likely on this forum). The Diavel is an opportunity for Ducati to widen their client base. Those of us who have Monsters aren't their demographic, but guys looking for alternatives to heavy cruisers (HD and such) likely are. It's certainly not for everyone, and that's cool, because there are plenty of bike choices out there
I've seen a few Diavels out and about and I was really interested in who was buying them. Both guy's I managed to speak to were remarkably similar in that they had both always ridden big jap sportsbikes but got into there 50s and decided it was time to get a cruiser (well, each to there own). Not happy with any of the japanese cruisers they test rode a Diavel and were completely won over, bought there Diavels and are total converts, they couldn't speak highly enough of the power, handling, braking everything. So, more power to Ducati I reckon.
About the looks, I think you got to compare them against other cruisers [puke] [puke] [puke], not other Ducati's. In a pack of Japanese cruisers, the Diavel stands out like a big shiny diamond.
Whether you like the look of it or not it is a very capable bike, even a monster owner would like riding it. Its everything you want in a bike. Big horse power, great comfort and handles like a sports bike. I had that thing leaned over and was shocked and it still had more to give. If some one was looking for a harley/cruiser but wanted the performance of a sport bike, the Diavel is a perfect choice. Ride one first before putting it down, you will change your mind.
(http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/c0.133.403.403/p403x403/252737_3265190999569_390072148_n.jpg)
;D
saw one the other day on my walk in to work. really looked awesome, i would definitely buy one if i had the money.
Not a fan either, but to each their own.