EICMA 2010: Ducati Diavel

This years edition of the EICMA show is seeing Ducati entering the power cruiser segment, as the company is introducing the Diavel model. The bike is described by the company as being a mix between a naked street bike (as it is light and agile), a cruiser (imposing and comfortable) and a sports bike (powerful, offering a high level of performance).

The creation comes packed with ABS, Ducati Traction Control and a very interesting Ducati Riding Modes system that offers it a multiple personality (Sport, Touring and City modes available). The bike is powered by a 1,198cc Testastretta 11 degree engine that allows the rider to play with 162 hp at 9,500 rpm and a peak torque of 94 lb-ft (127.4 Nm) at 8,000 rpm.

The front suspension uses a fully adjustable 50mm Marzocchi fork, while the rear one comes with a horizontally mounted fully adjustable Sachs rear shock absorber. As for the stopping power, this is provided by a system that comes with a 320 mm rotor and Brembo monoblock calipers for the front wheel and a two-piston floating caliper for the rear one.

The Diavel tips the scales at 463 pounds/ 210 kg (dry weight), but the company also offers a carbon incarnation of the bike that uses forged Marchesini rims and certain carbon fiber components (tank panels, single-seat cover and front mudguard to cut the weight to 456 pounds (207 kg).

The two-wheeled creation follows the cruiser trend in terms of seating, offering the rider a low seating position, while the fuel tank has a capacity of 4.5 gallons (17 liters). Other features include a 240 section rear tire, a Ride by Wire system, multifunctional LEDs for the rear lighting and an minimalist set-up for the controls.