2011 Ducati Diavel

2011 Ducati Diavel

by Diavel girl
(Salem ohio)

By far the best bike I have ever ridden. Two thousand miles in less than a month and I couldn't be any happier. Seat height at 30.3 with a weight of about 490 lbs it listed as a cruiser but only in name. The bike is truly amazing. It is comfortable to ride and doesn't chafe the bad areas. I give it an eleven out of ten.

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Nov 08, 2011

Suzanne
by: Falkor

Hi Suzanne - It's always nice to connect with another Diavel owner. I bought the Standard Red...the red just seems to really say Ducati to me, although I love the look of the Carbon Red too.

I get a kick out of seeing the reaction people have when my husband and I walk out to our bikes. He rides a Triumph Tiger 1050, and everyone seems to assume that either the Tiger must be my bike, or that I'm his passenger and we just parked beside a Diavel that belongs to some other biker. Always fun to see their faces when I get on the Ducati.

I've got a long way to go to catch you in the mileage department but it's not going to happen this year. If we're lucky we may get to ride for another week or two, but then I'll have to park it until at least mid March...sigh...

I've been on the Diavel Forum since I bought my bike and you're right, it's a great resource for information. I've posted on a few of the threads there, and you'll see me under the name of Falkor. I've seen you posting there...not too many of us women so your screen name stood out. Nice to meet you here.

Nov 08, 2011

Falkor
by: Susanne

So what type did you get? 6,000 miles later and I still smile each time I ride. It is the nicest bike I've ever owned. It's especially funny when guys will watch to see whether it's me or my husband getting on the bike. Are you on the Diavel forum? There are only a few gals on it so that's why I like to get on this site. But for all Ducati Diavel info that's the place to be. Hope to hear from you. I'm OhDiavelgirl...look me up if you join.

Nov 08, 2011

Love It!
by: Falkor

I bought my Diavel in September/11 after admiring them since they hit the showroom floor. There are very few bikes I can ride since I am only 5' 4" with about a 28" inseam. The Diavel fit me well enough to get both feet on the ground, although not flat foot. I have since had the seat lowered 2 1/2 inches and now it is perfect!

This bike is amazing. Whatever you do, don't test drive one unless you plan to buy it, because you won't be able to turn your back on it once you've ridden it, and they'll never get the smile off your face! It's comfortable like a cruiser, takes corners like a sport bike, and the acceleration is something you can only believe once you feel it. I can ride it for hours at a time and still be ready to keep riding some more.

I've put 2000 km on mine in two months and until the snow flies, will keep riding it. I've added heated grips and the Ducati touring screen for comfort, and I'm particularly amazed at how well the screen works. No buffeting at all, and it seems to completely divert the wind around me. Remarkable for such a small screen.

About the only complaint I would have for this bike is that the tank is smaller than it looks, so fuel stops are needed about every 200 km. However, I choose to be philosophical about this, since I've met a lot of nice people who come to talk to me as I'm filling up the bike...it attracts a lot of attention, particularly with a woman rider.

Sep 21, 2011

Red carbon Diavel
by: Roger

This spring my wife traded in her 1200 Harley Nightster for a red carbon Diavel. She loves this bike. It weighs about one hundred pounds less than her old bike and has about 110 more horse power.
I ride a Harley electraglide standard and I would rather ride her bike every day of the week if she would let me. Right now I only get it on the days she is not scheduled to work. The diavel is far superior in every aspect,handling,power, weight and of course looks. I get so many comments and looks when I am on the Diavel you would think I was a rock star. It would not be a stretch to say for commuting and rides under 200 miles that this is the greatest bike ever invented.

Aug 22, 2011

Step up
by: Diavel girl

I highly recommend a test ride at your area Ducati dealer. Spent a good amount of time on it and knew it was a perfect bike. I have to admit when I'm riding I love the looks I get. I can't begin to tell you the people that have stopped and commented on it. The other day I was riding and had to make a quick stop (wasp in helmet...bad very bad) so I pulled into a parking lot only to be followed by the guy in a truck. As I frantically ripped my helmet off all he could do was comment on the bike. Truthfully sometimes I wish I was still single. Oh ya it handles beautifully.

Aug 22, 2011

Nice Site
by: Liz

I am seriously considering the Diavel. I think it to be a step up from the Yamaha FZ1 I currently ride. There are very few motorcycles available today that are sexy while not making the female rider look like a man or worse. As for this being faster than my current motorcycle, I am basing my decision on its looks and lower seat height.

Aug 21, 2011

Bike
by: Diavel girl

I am not really into the whole carbon thing like a lot of people so I picked the black. I'm currently bike less as they are installing the full Termis plus black powder coating all the pipes and handlebars. I should have it back Tuesday/Wednesday (I hope). I got a lot of weird looks when I told the first dealer that I wanted the Diavel. I am quite sensitive to the dumbing down attitude that some men give women. I calmly explained that they lost two sales(hubby) that day. The second dealer has been amazing with no complaints. If you get a chance find a dealer that will let you test ride one. You will be so impressed with it's handling and safety features. I rode it then had to ride my Ninja 650 home. I was devastated the whole way home. I loved my Ninja but the Diavel is in a class all it's own.

Aug 21, 2011

Diavel
by: Lois

Hey love this bike! Our local dealer had a great party to show off this bike when it arrived. I can flat foot this bike and thats saying something. They tried to get me to take a demo ride on it but sorry I know I would want one at the end of the ride. Did you opt for the Red or Black?

Aug 21, 2011

Thanks
by: Diavel

Sorry for grumbling about the first poster(which was removed). I own a Ducati and take offense to someone randomly bashing a motorcycle to which they know nothing about. It is a wonderful bike and recommend it for every woman. Didn't mean to bash BK people but the removed post was a jerk......

---- you have nothing to apologise for. I hate using a heavy hand but some anonymous trolls need reminding they don't have free reign here, only I do. My site, my rules.

Anonymous posters carry no weight with me. I leave some up because people forget to use a name or handle and some stay because their feedback (comment) contributes positively to the thread.

Some get through because I am away from my desk so they will be up for awhile until I get back to read all of them - but all comments do get read by a human editor (me) and 99% of the time I don't have to do anything.

But at the end of the day 2 things need to be kept in mind 1) my site my rules 2) if comments degrade this site and it's users they will be gone.

I've kept this thread up as a reminder to those who disrespect others who post here that I will act decisively. And to remind them of "my site , my rules".

"Diavel" you are more than welcome to start a new thread if you prefer not to have all of these comments as part of your original post ---- webmaster

Aug 20, 2011

Diavel
by: Re:Anonymous

Sad little people make comments that they CAN'T back up. Oh I'll post anonymously and say it's a junker with no proof behind it. Go back to your sorry little life of a want a be. Hey aren't you on your lunch break from Burger King?

Aug 20, 2011

RE: Anonymous
by: Sandra

I really wish the "bashers" would take their frustration out elsewhere...

I don't rale on and on about how overpriced a Harley is...if you want to way over-pay for a machine that is basically built the same way with the same parts, go ahead! It's a great bike and there is no law against over paying...

If I choose to spend less, get a great ride and actually admit I enjoy my ride AND the cash I have left for other things, good for me.

Although I am glad that most of what I buy is "American Made", it is not a stamp of gold. My "American Made" Ford Pinto had an engine stamped with "made in Brazil"...the fact remains that whether it's made in whole or in PART over "here" or over "there", American people made money off my buying it - they were at least working in the store I bought it. In fact, the nice young man I bought my SUZUKI Boulevard from was American and paid for his American wedding reception w/the cash I handed him.

Go rant somewhere else, please. Your ignorance is showing...

(Sorry - I've just had enough...)

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