Category: Motorcycle
2011 Ducati Diavel
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Named after the Bolognese dialect word for devil, the Diavel isn't a cruiser in the traditional sense of the word and is instead Ducati's take on a performance cruiser. Powering this Ducati is a 1198 CC engine mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. The Diavel has an axe-handle-wide 8-inch rear wheel shod with a meaty 240mm tire and a 30. 3-inch seat height. It's 62. 6-inch wheelbase, 28-degree rake and 456-pound dry weight. The Diavel has a tank-top, full-color thin film transistor (TFT) panel that shows Riding Mode, gear selection, odometeRTrip and computer functions. In the usual location, below a bank of indicator lights, an LCD display includes time, speed, temperature and a horizontal tachometer. Brembo radial-mount front calipers and Brembo brake caliper in the rear provide the stopping power. To soak up bumps, Ducati has paired...