Ducati Debuts Diavel Power Cruiser

Ducati has unveiled
the new Diavel power cruiser, a bike that fits somewhere in between
the lighter naked bikes and heavier cruisers.
The new Diavel features aggressive styling that the Wall Street
Journal calls a "departure" from Ducati's traditional approach to
prioritizing function over form. With a uniquely-shaped fuel tank
and big twin exhaust pipes, the Diavel is clearly a bike designed
to catch the eye.
Ducati General Manager Claudio Domenicali claims that the Diavel
blends a number of different market segments into one bike.
"It is a naked because it is essential, light and agile; a cruiser
because it is imposing and also comfortable with a passenger; and a
sports bike because it has a powerful heart, muscles, and levels of
performance that take your breath away," he said.
The bike includes Ducati Traction Control, anti-lock brakes and a
system that allows riders to tailor the bike's performance
according to the terrain. The new bike produces 162 horsepower and
features a specially-engineered rear motorcycle tire that the
company claims increases handling and lean angles
significantly.
Also available is the Diavel Carbon special edition, which replaces
the traditional body with carbon-fiber parts.