Luke my son you've just sold me an xDiavel. Knocked off all the reservations I had about going from my Diavel Carbon to this piece of Ducati excellence. Never question your role in this business lad!
I saw you guys working there and all I can say is wow! I saw a team full of well organized, professional and humble people. It was pleasure to meet you all. Keep it going!
Believe us when we say we'd have loved to test the DPL system but unfortunately couldn't whilst we were on the road, and under the eye of the Ducati team! Another time for sure.
I like it. Beats the hell out of getting a pirate suit and an American Aircooled. I don't need a sportbike. AS for an adventure bike, I'm not riding it across continents. I'm not going camping on it. I don't need to jump any logs with it. I don't need to hunch over on a Monster, or tiptoe on a motard. Multistrada is uncomfortable for an around town bike (for a shorter guy), don't care for the looks of the Diavel much, but I love the look of this bike. I may get the accessory peg kit to move the controls central (TBD). I will definitely get the 1" farther back bars. Back issues prevent me from crouching. I think it checks all my boxes. I like it. I get the fun and name recognition of Ducati, some performance and handling, and a good around town bike. Can't wait for them to arrive. Thanks Luke.
I kept waiting for you to find that open stretch of road and brave the Ducati Power Launch, though I know there was a certain fear-factor in doing it! The impression I get of you in past videos, has me guessing that you did indeed give it a go! :) Really good reviews that would actually serve to sway me one way or the other in what I would buy! Great Job!
Your reviews are top notch. Great commentary and you definitely understand what sophisticated riders like me want to hear. Glad I subscribed to you channel a few months back. Try to mix in reviews of bikes that aren't necessarily top. Of the line or super expensive. Thanks
Ordered the standard XDiavel a couple of weeks ago. Can't wait to get it. Moving from HD to Triumph to Ducati, All have their merits and the XDiavel is the one for me.
Test rode the S model today. Definitely a head turner. Very comfortable, easy handling (vs my TBird - 339kg) )plenty of HP, feet forward just a little short for me so I'll have the pegs moved to the most forward position. Stalled 3x at the start. Not used to the higher revs needed to take off but once I reconfigured myself, it worked fine. Mine is planned to be delivered in 2 weeks (standard model). Can't wait as this bike is real fun. Ride safe Pat
+bab 1993 It is not Ducati's price that bothers me. In India, foe imported motorcycles, we end up paying 120 % on the retail price. So, a £20,000 Panigale costs £40,000 here.
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hmm, I suspect that being flown across the globe and put up in luxury by a bike manufacturer means that you can't say anything negative about their new machine, like the outrageous service costs of these DVT motors. let's see what the rider reviews are like in a few months, they're the only ones I trust.
+Bike World I'd love to seriously. but a test ride wouldn't tell me anything about service costs. I was close to dropping the hammer on a 2015 Multi a few months ago, as all the pro reviews were glowing, but some deeper research into owner forums uncovered an army of dissatisfied owners. Anyhoo, yours is an entertaining review certainly, but I'm just suspicious of manufacturer sponsored launch reviews where everyone is gushing, because every bike, no matter how good has negatives, but they never get mentioned on these types of review. Great channel BW, no hate directed at your good selves, and I certainly wouldn't turn my nose up at an invite to such an event.
Like it just as much as my love for my old MT-01. BUT.. that sitting position does grow tiring - stretched round back... not for everyone. Torque is fun though :)
That seems like one mazing night. Beautiful XDiavel, beautiful ladies plus a boat. Fucking total win! I'm not digging the front foot-pegs though. Good thing it could be customized.
Great review! Had a chance to try the bike myself, the acceleration is definitely a lot faster than any traditional American cruiser. But the bike handles somehow strange, at very low speed the turning radius is huge, because of the long wheelbase(over 1.6m) and 30 degree rake. At speed, it turns very light and quickly, but in the turn, it feels strange because the 240mm rear tire, the contact patch is far away from the bike's center line. The launch control is more a launch assist, you release the clutch progressively, without practice, launch control can be slower than "manual" start. With that much power underneath you, it's scary to release the clutch at full throttle and over 9k rpm. The foot pegs are high off the ground, to give that 40 degree lean angle, but for me it's too high, and too far forward. It could be a better bike, or better cruiser, if, the wheel base is shorter, the rake is smaller, the rear tire is 200mm, and the rider triangle is more neutral, less cruiser-ish. Looks awesome though. Everyone I meet says, that's a sexy bike!
I don't buy the bit about it being better built than HD. I've owned several Ducati's and have seen this bike in the flesh. Its a nice bike but I don't think Harley have anything to worry about. People buy a Harley Davidson because it is a Harley Davidson.
This was a very informative bike review. However, if I'm going to spend the money to ride such a beautiful bike, I'd like to be a well dressed as you... specifically the jacket. Would you mind enlightening me on the brand & model of that leather. I've been looking for quite awhile for that similar style & color. Thanks.
fantastic looking bike but does it handle on uk roads. We want to see the tests in uk as it'll have to go around the twisties. Why test it in the us when we ride in the uk.
With all this pampering of the journalists at those launches, how can we expect an unbiased review of the bikes? I bet everyone wants to get invited the next year again. Or are those launches open to all journalists and everybody has to pay out of their own pocket?
Brilliant Un-Biased Review, thanks! Would you be so kind, can we make a request about a review on the new Harley Street500/750 if it ain't much to ask? Much obliged.
Nice review, lovely bike etc. I fear the bike buying public is being drawn into the PCP trap as no one will be able to buy outright, just effectively rent, service and give back at the end of term. 18k really ! over inflated prices, definately just check out the guar. future value figures for all makes. I am afraid we will all be left with Chinese bikes to buy outright.
@10:24 "when you compare it to a Harley".. Harley go back to the kitchen where you belong to. A 50's tech pathetic v-twin burger griller. Oh.. forgot.. and too much shiny chrome too. (An EX Harley owner)
+Hamad Al Hussain I'm feeling you man. I been a Harley rider for over 20 years, and I am trading in my V-Rod for this bad boy. That said, I still love the classic styling of Harley hence why I have a few horses in the stable.
they are less comfortable, have higher maintenance needs, and costs. they also dont handle as well, dont stop or accelerate as well, and to alot of people including myself they dont look as good.
Thomas Jefferson I often wish we had a tiered licensing system. You pass enough classroom and track courses and you're allowed to go as fast as you want. Problem is enforcement and knowing who has what license.
1 thing I don't think when I think of harley is not well built. after owning them and looking for a new bike. I kept getting drawn away saying well that's shit. harley never would have a bike leave the factory with all those plastic and rubber bits in all the wrong places. not to mention even with the small issues with the twin cam engines what bikes out there really have 70 year old engines still fire up like new with a new plug and some brake cleaner? sure some of that is due to harley's average rpm for a long ride being below 3k while sport bikes are above 7k. but that's just more reason to say harley's are really well built.
Feet forward! What a step back. And what a shame. Everything else sounds like a huge improvement, especially the low-down torque, but who the hell wants their feet in front of them, apart from cruiser riders? 'Don't call me a cruiser,' Ducati said, so why the feet forward? This will put a lot of people off.
Really a shame the kid didn't know much about the Harley Vrod. He just assumes all Harleys are air cooled I guess. Vrod torque band comes in at 3800 rpm vs the 5k of the Duc. Bought my Vrod new for far less than the Duc as well. The Diavel is a beautiful bike but, some one needs to get this kid off the kool-aid.
"Yanky land" are you referring to the U.S? because im pretty sure we have some of the best driving roads in the world, as long as you are in the mountains, if you are referring to the mid west then yeah, that place is unbelievably flat.
"Harley's aren't particularly well built"... I suppose Ducati's are? I can already see the dash lighting up like a Christmas tree the moment you leave the dealership. My friend has a 2013 Diavel and a new excuse for not being able to ride it seems like twice a season. What good is carbon fibre and titanium when all it does is sit there (leaking) occupying space in your garage? Oh, and everybody makes the wanking gesture when he's stopped at a light. Even me :) Still... At least they're cheap.
