2012 Ducati Carbon Diavel Review

The ground-breaking Ducati is now available in four exciting versions. The standard Diavel, and the Ducati carbon diavel with a character-forming mix of aesthetic and performance components now stand alongside the brand new and stunning Diavel Cromo and the exclusive Diavel AMG Special Edition.

Machine finished forged aluminium Marceline wheels, reducing weight to 207 kg. Brake disc carriers in milled aluminium. Carbon fibre fairing and black accessories.

All these make the Ducati carbon diavel a magical meeting point of style and performance.
Diavel concept - The Diavel project was born when Ducati designers applied their wish-list of bike “basic instincts” to a blank canvas. Diavel design - The stance of the Diavel is that of readiness, dominance, and confidence bordering on superiority. The Diavel is a true Ducati, born from a passion for motorcycling and designed to deliver authentic Ducati performance in every respect.

The Ducati carbon diavel embodies the true nature of the Diavel concept, where performance combines with style to celebrate Italian engineering at its best.

Ducat’s Testastretta 11° harnesses the immense power of the Super bike engine and makes it smooth and adaptable, a massive step forward in balancing high-performance with an enjoyable ride. Ride-by-Wire - The Ride-by-Wire (RbW) system is an electronic interface between the Drivel’s twist grip and engine, which configures an ideal power response depending on the riding mode selected. Exhaust system - The massive 58mm (2.28in) section exhaust headers lead the 2-1-2 system through power-enhancing equal lengths that enable the Diavel’s efficient power delivery. The design combines form and function to enhance the muscular shape of the bike.

Power and Torque - With its 162hp and colossal 94lb-ft (127.5Nm) of torque, the Diavel Testastretta 11° engine is all about authentic Ducati Desmodromic performance. The increase in bottom-end torque is managed by Ducati’s Ride-by-Wire system to considerably enhance the Diavel’s effortless rid ability, while ensuring plenty of power remains on tap for high-rpm riding.

Marzocchi forks with fork sliders in super low-friction - The Diavel uses 50mm Marzocchi front forks with fork sliders black-finished in super low-friction diamond-like carbon (DLC). Fuel tank and air intakes - The Diavel’s 17l (4.5 gal US) fuel tank represents an integral part of the bike’s overall styling. While the focal point of the tank is the high resolution display panel, the steel tank skin and well-sculpted knee panels add a solid feel to the Diavel and a high tech composite look to the Ducati carbon diavel. Twin-level seat - The Diavel’s twin-level seat is wide, comfortable and beautifully shaped to fit the flowing lines of the machine and at 770mm (30.3in), has one of the lowest seat heights in the Ducati range. The seat also comes with a beautifully shaped and easily removable single seat cover, which is formed in carbon fibre on the Diavel Carbon.
For connoisseurs of technology, ABS, Ducati Traction Control and Ducati Riding Modes deliver a confidence-inspiring sophistication while stunning looks, 162hp and 207kg (456lb) of authentic Ducati performance drives a comfortable sport lifestyle that could only be dreamt of before.

The standard Diavel and the Ducati carbon diavel with a character-forming mix of aesthetic and performance components now stand alongside the brand new and stunning Diavel Cromo and the exclusive Diavel AMG Special Edition.

The Diavel is a true Ducati, born from a passion for motorcycling and designed to deliver authentic Ducati performance in every respect. The Diavel’s twin-level seat is wide, comfortable and beautifully shaped to fit the flowing lines of the machine and at 770mm (30.3in), has one of the lowest seat heights in the Ducati range. The seat also comes with a beautifully shaped and easily removable single seat cover, which is formed in carbon fibre on theDucati carbon diavel.

The headlamp gives the Diavel immediate Ducati identity and is supported by an aluminium outer body. Innovative number plate mount . The unique design uses mounts on the rear hub of the single sided swing arm to extend an elegant and Ducati signature Trellis framework around the 240 section rear tire, enabling a central mounting of the plate. Fuel tank and air Intakes

The Diavel work was foaled when Ducati designers applied their wish-list of bike "basic instincts" to a dummy cloth. Diavel designing - The attitude of the Diavel is that of readiness, ascendance, and certainty bordering on quality. Diavel Copy - The Diavel Copy embodies the even nature of the Diavel construct, where performance combines with name to celebrate European engineering at its superfine. Testastretta 11° - The Diavel disposition is the Ducati Testastretta 11° - formulated direct from the improbably compelling, world-beating canal engines of Ducati Cores.

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A Harley-Davidson arrives in Canada carried away by the tsunami in Japan

Put yourself in position. Sales to your quad for a ride discover and explore a bit the environment around you. A fun time for beaches away from the hand of God, where tourists never go and only known by the locals. It's a weekend again, a little more breathing the ocean air mixed with clay. Until you find something that is not usually there. A silhouette of several meters and angular appears in the middle of the arena. Time to call Iker Jimenez? No, still. It seems only container.

But curiosity, of course, is killing you and you decide to open for a look. What you find is the last thing you would have thought: a Harley-Davidson in "near perfect" state. This is a true story of Peter Mark, a Canadian who was on Graham Island beach when he met with such surprise. Checking the registration of the motorcycle authorities were able to conclude that it was one of the units of the prefecture of Miyagi, severely affected by the tsunami in Japan last year.

Apparently the force of the water carried the container beyond the island and ocean currents were in charge of the rest. Knowing the number plate right now is looking to its respective owner while the machine is resting in the place where it was found access to the beach is really complicated.


source: visordown

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MotoGP: Ivan Silva was right the moment

After a very difficult weekend, Silva managed to finish in fifteenth position is credited thereby ensuring their first points in the primary classroom

in the second Grand Prix racer as ever "MotoGP World Championship", Ivan Silva has made it into the list of drivers that have been finished in the points in the premier class. Thanks to the fifteenth position in which he has completed GP Spain, Silva scores a point in the standings.

Once released, the official practice session, the carbon fiber chassis manufactured by Inmotec, Ivan and the team has decided to use it in the running to take the data and continue the process of development of the Spanish machine.

Once the output has lost some of Ivan positions have begun to take place, recover pilot time with the preceding and the road to cross the finish line in place of the fifteenth, to meet the goal.


After the GP Spanish requires a little time to rest, and that next weekend will be the GP of Portugal, which will be held at Estoril Circuit.


"We decided to leave the race with Inmotec to continue their development while focusing on Yonny FTR. I think a good way to work and it is positive for the team. We do not have the electronics in the right place, and in its current state, it is very difficult to be quick. Race is "long" and physically difficult. Anyway, let the bike is very positive for me and the team. "

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MotoGP: Casey Stoner first in Spain, Rossi ninth

Casey Stoner has won the Honda Grand Prix of Spain in Jerez, in the second round of World MotoGP, Yamaha ahead of Spaniard, Jorge Lorenzo and other Iberian Honda's Dani Pedrosa. The fourth and fifth time for the Monster Tech 3 Yamaha two Carl Crutchlow and Andrea Dovizioso. Still sick Ducati Nicky Hayden Valentino Rossi eighth and ninth with a delay of more than 30 seconds behind the winner.

Sixth place for Alvaro Bautista with Honda Gresini and seventh Stefan Bradl (LCR Honda) who have been cheated at the end of Hayden Ducati. Close the ten Hector Barbera, Ben Spies eleventh, while the Italian Danilo Petrucci and 'Came IodaRacing 14 along with the Project.

Pedrosa jumped depart early lead and seemed destined to be a fight between him and Lorenzo for success, but Stoner and 'go more and more' fast lap after lap and 'capable of leading, in front of Lorenzo and Hayden but' with the passage curves become more and more 'hard to encourage and America fell in the rankings to eighth right in front of the couple Valentino Rossi, who is' never made it into the race. Stoner then firmly secures the top to the end ahead of Lorenzo and Pedrosa.

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Piaggio Vespa makes its official debut on the Indian market

With the lighting of lamps hope of protection from God Ganesh and traditional cutting bureaucracy, the president of Piaggio Group, Roberto Colaninno, has opened today in Baramati, in Maharashtra state, a new plant for production of the Vespa LX for the Indian market.

Accompanied by top management, including his son, Matthew, president of Piaggio India Ravi Chopra of India and Ambassador Minister of Italy in New Delhi, Colaninno said that "the entry into India with the Vespa became all the effects of global vehicle and a key element in the new globalization strategy group . "

Plant of Piaggio Vehicles Private Ltd is the third built in Baramati. Spread over an area of 150 thousand square meters covering 32 thousand, and is able to produce 150 thousand units per year from the Vespa LX; the new engine valve is equipped with a 125cc 4-stroke and 3, which will be 300 thousand at the end of 2013.

Designed for the local market, the Vespa LX segment in the 'premium' India inaugurated the price of about 66 000 rupees (about 1,000 euros) and will pay particular attention to the urban middle and upper classes, not to mention the female audience. The new model presents certain adaptations in terms of ergonomics, with easy access to the engine and tires and is very quiet and 'green', offers a range exceeding 60 km per liter gasoline.

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