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2015 Diavel Review

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My completely bias opinion is that it looks like they made the best freakin bike out there even bester:

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Nothing like powering out of a turn with the front wheel lofting up in the air.... on a cruiser

No idea why anyone would buy anything but this bike in the category. It was awesome first time around and its still awesome now.
 
mmmnaked said:
No idea why anyone would buy anything but this bike in the category. It was awesome first time around and its still awesome now.
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Because the insurance is ridiculously expensive .
 
mmmnaked said:
Get a better insurer. Or a better job.
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Lol

Best rate I got was $1700 a year .If you pay that for a toy .You are richer than me .

BTW I have decent job .Just won`t pay stupid rates. LOL
 
Had many bikes over the years, most I've paid was actually 1700 but average lately was $1200/yr. $100-150/month just never felt like a lot of money for such a fun hobby
 
pfbmgd said:
Lol

Best rate I got was $1700 a year .If you pay that for a toy .You are richer than me .

BTW I have decent job .Just won`t pay stupid rates. LOL
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I wish my rates were that low, signed every young person in Onterrible
 
gerrbear8 said:
after paying $20k+ for this bike. $1700 a year insurance is pocket change.
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I think I`m being ripped off at 1k a year for my vrod .You guys must have a lot of spare cash .

In 5 years you almost pay for insurance half the bikes price .
 
pfbmgd said:
Because the insurance is ridiculously expensive .
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I was surprised, I received the same rate (maybe 40 dollars more) for the Diavel when switching from an ST1300. Cant' for the life of me remember what i paid for the v-rod.
 
I would say that there are 3 bikes in this class, the Diavel, Harley's V-Rod and Yamaha's V-Max. The Diavel weighs in at 460 pounds and the other two are at least 40% heavier. This thing is an absolute hoot to ride and I would definitely have it on my list if I was looking for a new bike.
 
When the Diavel was introduced, I did not like it. Starting to change my mind. Gobs of power in a relaxed seating position, I can see the appeal especially in my advanced age.
 
I`m paying $1700 for it with one minor speeding ticket.
I was of the same mind as "Retrogouch" when I first sat on one. Fugly was my thought. I then went to Ducati`s site. Spent almost a full day reading about it, reviews etc.
What is not to like. Gobs of power/torque.
If it is in your price range take your cheque book on a test drive. Just hang on when you open it up.
 
cycling said:
I`m paying $1700 for it with one minor speeding ticket.
I was of the same mind as "Retrogouch" when I first sat on one. Fugly was my thought. I then went to Ducati`s site. Spent almost a full day reading about it, reviews etc.
What is not to like. Gobs of power/torque.
If it is in your price range take your cheque book on a test drive. Just hang on when you open it up.
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It was hands down the test ride that put me on this bike. Ride at Isl and hwy7 let me take out their demo while i was there looking at gear, and the second i got back i started the process of trading in the ST for the diavel.

That engine.
 
HDRod said:
It was hands down the test ride that put me on this bike. Ride at Isl and hwy7 let me take out their demo while i was there looking at gear, and the second i got back i started the process of trading in the ST for the diavel.

That engine.
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Hard to resist. Sooooo much fun.
Unfortunately, they do not sell Ducati`s anymore. It is an easy sale.
Enjoy the bike and it is hard not to open it up.
 
Nice bike, but it's simply out of my price range, but if I could afford to drop that much on a toy ...

Watching that video helps me understand why journalists never seem to print a bad word about any bike (not talking the Diavel). Bash a bike and they'll never get invited back, and who would want to pass up an all expenses paid trip to Monaco!?
 
Gary64 said:
I would say that there are 3 bikes in this class, the Diavel, Harley's V-Rod and Yamaha's V-Max. The Diavel weighs in at 460 pounds and the other two are at least 40% heavier. This thing is an absolute hoot to ride and I would definitely have it on my list if I was looking for a new bike.
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At first look I was thinking the original Max.
 
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