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If statement bikes are your thing then the Ducati Diavel is a bike worth investigating. Several owners report a love of the bike for its handling and power along with an inability to travel anywhere without members of the public stopping to admire, or ask about the Diavel’s bold design.
This cruiser-style bike is an impressive all-rounder offering speed, comfort and quality handling whilst looking good at the same time. It’s the ideal bike for anyone wanting to transition from a race bike to one which is built for the road. One of the main benefits of the Diavel is the generous 240-section Pirelli tyre at the rear of the bike. Seasoned riders might suggest that such a large tyre would impact on the handling of the bike but owners contend that the Diavel handles perfectly well and is surprisingly agile considering.
Those who love to tour will be pleased to learn that the Diavel is a bike which has been built for speed on all roads, not just the long, straight stretches making it a versatile choice if you don’t want to be restricted. In addition to this, much of the Diavel’s features are extremely high tech yet come as standard and these include the likes of ABS, traction control, LED head, tail and indicator lights, keyless ignition and lambda sensors in the exhaust. This is truly a bike which turns heads for all the right reasons and many have claimed that it revolutionised this class of bike, raising the standard immensely.
Seat is a little firm but an Airhawk sorts that out for the long runs.
Ride Quality
This bike handles so much better than a bike with this size rear tyre has any right to. Puts many a Sports Tourer to shame and sometimes even shows the Teletubbies on sports bikes a clean pair of heels!
Build Quality & Reliability
No issues at all
Engine Rating
162BHP should be enough for anyone riding on the road!
Brake Rating
The Brembos are awesome
Running Cost
The headlight but they've improved it anyway on the later model.
Overall
Pros Comments
The worst (and sometimes the best) thing is that you can't just pop out to anywhere without somebody stopping you to ask about it, my mate with a ZZR gets dead jealous about the attention the Diavel attracts. The best endorsement I can give my bike is that if it got stolen today I'd buy exactly the same bike to replace it.
Cons Comments
The headlight but they've improved it anyway on the later model.
Submitted by:
Colin Rix
Review Date: November 2016
Comfort
This is the facelift model which Ducati improved the comfort on. I have ridden hundreds of miles in one hit with no comfort issues.
Ride Quality
Handles so well for this style of bike
Build Quality & Reliability
Had issues with fuel guage on purchase which was rectified by dealer. Other than that alls been good.
Engine Rating
Brake Rating
Running Cost
Number plate location is rubbish.
Overall
Pros Comments
Ducati have produced an excellent bike especially with the improvements that have been carried out on this facelift model. It looks stunning and surprises with the power available. Sheer power and handling never fails to impress me.
Cons Comments
Number plate location is rubbish.
Submitted by:
Grant
Review Date: March 2017
Comfort
Ride Quality
Build Quality & Reliability
Engine Rating
Brake Rating
Running Cost
Ability to corner. It can be physically hard in twisties but fine for bigger rider!
Overall
Pros Comments
Love this bike – it's my pride and joy – there is something special about owning a Ducati! Looks incredible – gets a lot of attention and sounds amazing with an aftermarket can on.
Cons Comments
Ability to corner. It can be physically hard in twisties but fine for bigger rider!
Submitted by:
P Dowd
Review Date: March 2017
Comfort
Extremely comfortable to ride
Ride Quality
For a large engined bike it does not feel heavy it corners great too
Build Quality & Reliability
Very well made only issue had so far is fuel light stuck on but that does not bother me in the slightest
Engine Rating
Awesome in sports mode
Brake Rating
Stops well which is always good
Running Cost
Key is large only an issue when fueling worse problems to have
Overall
Pros Comments
Had a lot of bikes this is best by far powerful handles great looks and sounds good and huge back tyre
Cons Comments
Key is large only an issue when fueling worse problems to have
Submitted by:
Dennis McLaughlin
Review Date: March 2017
Comfort
Have fitted the optional 'touring' seat for longer trips, gives extra comfort over 'standard'
Ride Quality
For a large 'cruiser/sports bike'the Diavel is surprisingly agile,no doubt assisted by a generous 240 rear profile Fat Bob Pirelli tyre!
Build Quality & Reliability
Modern Ducati's are light years ahead of earlier builds with electical/mechanical problems a distant memory. Ride 'by wire'and ecu mapping takes all the hard work from tge engine managenent,adjusting ride modes 'on the fly' is a luxury!?.
Engine Rating
Diavel's V Twin 1200cc power plant has 162bhp available in 'Sports' mode,a wide torque range makes riding this big Italian beastie a real pleasure.
Brake Rating
With Brembo monoblok brakes front and rear,bringing great control and stopping power is guarranteed.
Running Cost
Nothing
Overall
Pros Comments
Great fun to ride,this machine garners praise from the general public like no other marque i have owned before. Great fun to ride,this machine garners praise from the general public like no other marque i have owned before.
Cons Comments
Nothing
Submitted by:
Willie
Review Date: March 2017
Comfort
Ride Quality
Build Quality & Reliability
Engine Rating
Brake Rating
Running Cost
Gear selection and fuel gauge
Overall
Pros Comments
Riding this motorcycle makes you still smile even after 6years since l had it new.
