owning a 2022 v4 streetfight s i'm looking at one of these for a highway rider or just cruising around sf is great for everything it's not to bad for hwy but rather something a bit more comfy
@@thorticus8864 I did not like the streetfighter, I never rode it compared to my SuperDuke. The Diavel is an amazing all around bike, but if you're looking for a second bike to do highway, you have to pick up a multistrada. I love mine.
Been waiting for you to ride this! I rode it back in May last year, ordered one immediately (in red) although didn’t get it until October. I love it! You were spot on with your review. Bike makes you feel special and with the modes it is like having a number of bikes in one. What a machine!
Think it’s just because of my age but all I see is a bike which looks more like a jet ski. The older I get the more I appreciate the modern classics…great video though.
In 2019 we rode down to the Misano MotoGP in San Remo, all of us on litre sports bikes and a couple of GSX-R750s but one guy asked if he could tag along with us and he was riding a Diavel, no-one said it but we were all thinking "he'll not be able to keep up with us" but he did the whole way, just falling slightly behind over the tighter mountain roads but overall he matched the purpose built sports bikes and in comfort, IMO a great bike.
Absolutely a brilliant bike, bought one ( Ducati Red )last May. Normally ride 700km trips on it, find it very comfortable. Don't like how the mirrors can only adjust on the horizontal, and not on the vertical. Personally I would class it more as a super naked, more than a cruiser. It's a keeper. Always enjoy your channel.
Great review on a cool bike. I borrowed one back in the summer and being a tall rider i found that after a few hours the seat/rear suspension and cramped riding position made me feel like I had been to a Micheal Barrymore pool party.
That left hand of yours! 😄Waving all the time as you speak! I tried one of these, some years ago. Rides much better than one would think. Lovely bike actually. The pricelevel makes me look elsewhere though. Well done mr Flyer. Thank you!
@@shadowred1980 They could but legally they've be responsible for hitting him if he's on the main carriageway. The responsibility generally falls on the driver of the vehicle to make sure it is safe before committing to a manoeuvre.
“Sing to you in Ducati harmony”, fabulous! Another top review, sir - relatable, down to earth, properly informative. Looked like a lot of fun, too, especially the Copp Hill blast! My eyes nearly popped out on the brake test! Hope you get a bit of a weather window to enjoy it some more.
@@TheMissendenFlyerno, thank you. Your content has always had a great mature feel to it, not in a stuffy way, but a nice change of pace to the Chopsie and 44Teeth I'm also lucky to watch. And I am partial to a good Biker Scran episode too 😊
Never thought I'd ever utter nice things about a cruiser, but that Diavel is a lovely piece of kit.......and I'd have it in red please😊. Pity about the Blighty weather, but your review was on-point and very informative under the circumstances. A revisit in the summer months, is 'a must' if possible. Thanks again and take care.
Of all the bikes you’ve reviewed, this one to me, is a must see in person work of art. Simply stunning. No question as red is the only way to go. Yes I will be purchasing a lottery ticket today and 🙏-ing.
I'm not a cruiser lover but there's something about these. Any time I see a Diavel or its variants parked up I've got to stop and admire it, like an art piece. Seeing it in the red I might like it even more, though I've only ever seen the black in person
I like everything about the looks of this bike. It’s a piece of art. I like the turn indicators location and look on the front since you have the brake reservoirs there anyway.
Bought mine (in black which was more expensive than the red) and I absolutely love it! Your review is 100 spot on! Totally agree about the mirrors too. Will most likely switch them out.
A stunning motorcycle. My only nitpicks would be the two instances of classic Italian form over function. The rear light assembly may look cool but it'll be a royal pain in the neck to clean. The quad pipes slip-on exhaust weighs a ton and the alternative lighter option is priced at £5138!
The Akrapovic is horribly overpriced but it looks great and sounds even better. When you hear it you want it. Part of the reason is the huge increase in the cost of titanium and then there’s the Ducati tax. I agree about those rear lights as well - they look great but you’d probably want to remove the cover to clean them properly. Not so much of a problem if it’s in your garage except for when the sun is shining. 😂 It’s a great bike though.
@@sp00ky1969 Cheers. It'll be interesting to see what the presumed Diavel V4 S is like. Ditching the V4's aforementioned heavy slip-on for a simpler design that's lighter in weight would be a good move for starters. They likely won't change the rear light assembly because... Italians!
The first thing that comes to mind Andy is that this Black beauty reminds me of the Triumph Rocket, this is a Beast! But having watched the video it does look & sound superb, hopefully the next time you get to ride this beauty it will be much better drier weather, great video as always Andy, thanks 🙏
Great review, as always. I would imagine the rear lights would get pretty cruddy after the ride in the weather you had. Always a problem with the lack of rear wheel covering.
Interesting bike the Diavel. When the original came out i went to a Ducati dealer (who shall remain nameless) and was allowed to test ride literally every other model Ducati made, but not the Diavel. They said "if you like the bike you will just buy it, no test rides". so no I never bought one, never went thru that dealers door ever again, and now never will buy a Diavel as i've moved on to other styles if bike. Thanks for the review 👍
I test rode one of these last year in red just as a chance to nothing and absolutely loved it. So easy to ride and very comfortable. I'd have one but I'm 20k short 😢, I know what you mean about how it makes you feel. The closest I could get at a more reasonable price was my current MT10
As always an honest review. Just one little point, adjusting suspension preload doesn’t make it any softer or harder, that’s what your compression and rebound does.
Can’t agree with you on the looks of this bike, if we’re calling this bike a cruiser. The looks do nothing for me, as, for example, do the looks of, say, a Speedmaster and other genuine cruisers. The Diavel is a muscle bike, for sure, and the name and design aesthetic don’t spell “cruiser.” Your own previous commentary on cruisers is that they’re designed for lazy all-day riding, getting out there for a nice ride where it’s about being out there, not how much performance you can wring out of the bike. The Diavel exudes performance as the reason the bike exists, not cruising. Were I drawn to muscle bikes for the sake of muscle bikes, this would be very high on my list, assuming my budget would allow the bike to be there. In that regard, it’s a good-looking bike. Perhaps Ducati’s “power cruiser” moniker isn’t quite right for this bike. I suggest this bike is much more in the street-fighter idiom, rather than the cruiser idiom. If I look at it that way, this bike is a work of art. But as a cruiser, it’s overkill on steroids.
Hi Andy, had the 2016 one brand new, spent 2 years going back to the dealers with electrical faults, then 3 years with no faults until the indicator switch fell off. Over 120mph the air box used to wail like a demon (on the autobahn) and it needed the touring screen. To sum up, a beautiful Italian bike, a bit like a beautiful Italian woman, wild and a bit temperamental. Cost of it in 2016, £13,000 Dark Stealth edition. MPG about 47. The cost now is eye watering, I have heard that the MPG on the V4 isn’t great. Enjoyed the video Andy.
These definitely grew on me more with this generation. I never cared for them in the past because I didn’t understand why you’d take a Diavel over a Monster and when they branded the X Diavel as a muscle cruiser I was a Harley guy at the time and saw it as a naked bike with terrible ergonomics. I think these are really cool, but still a niche bike when the Monster’s and Streetfighter’s are so great and really cover a wide price range. If it was closer to the Streetfighter V2 price I think it would stand out more, but it’s V4S price and that is motorcycle perfection. I’d rather take the perfection when spending that much money
I have to say Andy, I'm not a fan of naked/super naked bikes, but there are 2 bikes that I break the rule. The Ducati Diavel V4 and the KTM Super Duke range. The Diavel V4 is a cool masculine machine that if you pull up to a coffee shop, everyone will stand around it admiring its beauty. I really hope you get to ride it more before it goes back to the dealership
I’ve brought the ms rally in October, that engine is incredible, I also have a xr 1000 which will be sold, it has no soul compared to it, it’s also very easy commuting with it, very docile when needed, great review 😀
What an epic bike. Needs a front mudguard extender and a butler to keep it clean for you. turning on a gravel road would an experience. It’s like the advert for a certain car needs a bigger garage.
Love your videos! I watch a lot of different motorcycle reviews on youtube and I've got to say that the one thing they all have in common is the absolutely appalling roads spread across England! Wales and Scotland seem not so badly affected but England seems to require adventure bike undercarriage to cope. Keep up the great work😜
Muscle cruiser is a more extensive category than you think. Harley, Yamaha, Triumph, and Ducati all make a bike that can be put in the category of muscle cruiser. Love the review on the Diavel. I think the review is better than the Revilla review of the Diavel.
Had mine since Sept, the thing is a beast, best buy I ever did make. (mirrors are a bit annoying, bar end mirrors imminent) Lets hope you get a dry day so you can pin it in sport evo, you will understand why you "sit in it".. the bum stop works a treat.😁😁
Muscle cruiser is definitely a category. There was an article that actually compares the 16 fastest muscle cruisers. Other bikes in the category are the Harley VRod, Honda Valkyrie, Yamaha VMax, etc. I had a 2014 Valkyrie that I believe came in 3rd.
I wanted to love this bike, went to see one at my dealer, fully expecting to put a deposit on it.... It just didn't do it for me, I think because it was the same paint scheme as the one you had, all black. For me a Ducati has to either be red, or at least have a red painted frame (not that you can see the frame on this bike) Guess I'll stick with my faithful Multistrada 1200 for now :)
Thanks Andy 'absolute winner' great bike and vlog love the fact you couldn't resist a quick blast at the end :) i hope you get a chance to use full power mode as i'd like to hear you giggle again lol keep up the good work.👍
Lovely engine and brakes. Hideous looks. If I was silly or rich enough to pay the cost of ownership (maint etc) I’d take the V4 multistrada. But thanks for your enthusiasm as I normally agree with your “taste” 😅
Thank you for posting. If you have a future of this bike you might want to mention the trick peds for the pillion. Beautiful bike, and definitely comes with a Ducati price. ;)
Gorgeous bike, I'm sure I'd love one, but at over 13 times the value of my already uber cool ride (1982 KZ1100 Spectre) I've decided to stick 😂! Great content as always TMF 😊.
i rode it in better conditions, and i have to say, it is a brilliant bike. the set up of the bike was spot on for me, my first ride on a ducati and when i came back from the test ride, i was sold but the price is just to much for me, but well done ducati
Great little review rite there Andy👍 Always liked the looks of it but never thought what it be like to ride. Such a shame that the weather wasn't good enough to explore the cornering capabilities of such a Beastie My H2SX is a good 30kgs heavier and does need a decent shove to get it into a corner but my God..... once its in, its tracks a corner like its on rails 🏍💨💗 All best buddy Russ
Wasn’t too keen on the older Diavel, this latest incarnation looks to have matured in design, really like it. You mention all the buzz words… comfort, handling and performance. You’ve piqued my interest… Great review.
It seems I disagree with most people. I can't believe the designer put their pencil down and thought, yep that's a good days work. 🤔 Really it's just a fashion accessory.
Great video, as always , The Ducati has some lovely touches , but not my cuppa tea don't like front end and I bet its a cleaning Nightmare. Also your camera not very clear sadly as your vids are normally top notch..!!! Maybe the weather affecting the camera. Be Great to see you do another Harley Davidson review....The Softail Deluxe maybe as I think its Harleys Best looking Bike. 👍👍🏍🏍👌👌Roll on Spring ☀️☀️
I've always been a big touring bike fan, but I have to admit this is a beautiful looking bike and if I had the money and more garage space, I would definitely like a red one in the stable. I think the visuals from every angle are great, and with respect, I think the mirrors work on this bike. Oh, and yes, how could anyone say anything negative about that beautiful exhaust. You video and audio is very good, but I would've liked to have heard more engine sound.
I really don't know about the looks? I think it's one of them designs where you need to see in situ to fully appreciate or dislike. Great review, as always 👍
I rode one last year and for me the rear bank deactivation under 4k revs ruined it. I don’t understand how people are saying it’s not noticeable because for me it completely changed the character and ruined the low end drive. If i wanted a parallel twin i would buy one, i don’t expect to pay all that money for a V4 and end up with a twin for 75% of time!
Oh man, that engine sounds sooooooo good…. I ride a Tiger 1050 Sport 2020 and I love the sound of the triple, but I’d me seriously tempted with the Ducati if not for the price…. Gorgeous machine…. Feel free to donate for a weekend of testing 😉
Great initial review of a stunning bike, I thought it looked very stealthy in black. I felt a bit sorry for the Merc driver having the Devil riding behind for so long.
A great looking bike. One fro th dream garage. I am with you on the special editions. They are getting crazy. I wouldn't bother even if I had the money
Looks of the engine are a bit of a dog’s dinner with cabling and messy surfaces (to my eye at least), and whenever I think “Ducati”, the word “trouble” follows right behind…! Having said that, even though it isn’t my cup of tea, I absolutely applaud manufacturers making slightly bonkers machines - buon lavoro, signori!
Shame not better weather and roads for your review, just finished running in my red one, what a bike!! Love the engine and handling, thinking of the full exhaust system which sounds mental!!! Bit pricy tho... great vid..
Been waiting for your opinion on it. Great video. I really can't wait to see what you think of this in terms of 'living with it'. Will you be covering predicted residuals and what you think a Diavel S might have? The lack of an easy aftermarket exhaust for this is a bit sad due to the design.
Absolute beast of an engine in this bike, the cruiser tag doesn't quite fit in my mind. It reminds me of the Yamaha V Max which seems ahead of its time.
It is quite honestly THE best bike I’ve ever ridden (although I haven’t ridden as many as you) but I couldn’t justify the cost! Ive got a garage with a few bikes and still haven’t spent half the money you pay for a v4s
Still riding in the middle of your lane Andy through all the crap!! You even tested the brakes in it .I hope your luck continues.Good video, best wishes😊😊Richard Cottingham
A beautiful bike. If I could afford 4 or 5 bikes, I'd want one to fill in for ripping around, but since I can't afford it, I'd go for a more all-around bike.
@@TheMissendenFlyer you are usually so laid back..this one was great but quick in it's energy..like you remembered you'd left the kettle on ..haha thanks Buddy
