2015 Ducati Diavel : Ducati Diavel (Dark Stealth) Review

Overview : "Don&call me a cruiser" The intoxicating design, with innovative LED headlight, and refined rider comfort of the new Diavel may imply "cruiser," but the brute force of its 162 hp Testastretta engine and its razor sharp handling prove otherwise. SPECIFICATIONS 2015 Ducati Diavel ENGINE TYPE Testastretta 11°, L-twin, 4 valves per cylinder, Dual Spark, Desmodromic, liquid-cooled DISPLACEMENT 1198.4cc BORE x STROKE 106 x 67.9mm COMPRESSION RATIO 12.5:1 POWER 162 hp at 9250 rpm TORQUE 96.2 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm FUEL INJECTION Mitsubishi electronic fuel injection system. Mikuni elliptical throttle bodies with RbW. EXHAUST Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and two lambda probes. Twin aluminum mufflers TRANSMISSION GEARBOX six-speed RATIO 1=37/15 2=30/17 3=27/20 4=24/22 5=23/24 6=22/25 PRIMARY DRIVE Straight-cut gears, ratio 1.84:1 FINAL DRIVE Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 43 CLUTCH Light action, wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control.Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run. CHASSIS FRAME Tubular steel Trellis frame WHEELBASE 62.6 in. RAKE 28° STEERING ANGLE (TOTAL) 70° FRONT SUSPENSION Marzocchi DLC coated 50mm fully adjustable fork FRONT WHEEL TRAVEL 4.7 in. FRONT WHEEL 14-spoke in light alloy 3.50 x 17 FRONT TIRE 120/70 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II REAR SUSPENSION Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock. Aluminum single-sided swingarm REAR WHEEL TRAVEL 120mm (4.7in) REAR WHEEL 14-spoke in light alloy 8.00 x 17...