Motor DNA: 2011 Ducati Diavel Carbon Specs, Price, and Review

2011 Ducati Diavel Carbon Specs, Price, and Review

2011 Ducati Diavel Carbon Motorcycles

2011 Ducati Diavel Carbon embodies the true nature of the Diavel concept, where performance combines with style to celebrate Italian engineering at its best. Lightweight composites and milled aluminium components meld the two worlds of sport and style with features that are both visually beautiful and functionally high-performance.

Hard to be seen, easy to be noticed.Even when disappearing in a split second, everyone will always be captivated. This is the magic of Diavel.

The design of 2011 Ducati Diavel Carbon sets new standards in beauty, innovation and sophistication, while outstanding agility and handling are encased within a muscular body which moves with 162 hp. Its astonishing power can be managed in three different Riding Modes and with the assurance of the Ducati Safety Pack (ABS + Ducati Traction Control). Ducati has created something truly magic.

It will be called "DIAVEL" and will arrive at the new Ducati EICMA dream

Preceded by rumors, photos stolen and a lot of waiting, we received word is final. EICMA, the International Motorcycle Exhibition in Milano at Rho-November 2 to 7, will mark the first official appearance in public for the new Ducati.

Livery and specifications are defined and Ducati is ready to make his dream a reality. While waiting for the official presentation of Ducati also comes the anticipation of the name of this great news that, inspired by an expression in the dialect of Bologna, will be called "DIAVEL", or "devil."

A name that has its own particular history that stems from an incident that occurred during the development of the bike.

In fact, once set up the first prototype, with all the technical staff around the new creature "made in Borgo Panigale," a sentence in the dialect of Bologna said the original lines of the bike and winning, "ignurant comm 'to diavel!" Which, bringing the statement in Italian, it would sound "is as bad as the devil."

From that moment, "DIAVEL" became the name of "inside" the bike, to replace the internal code of the project. The decision to keep it for the production was, as you can imagine, a logical consequence.

2011 Ducati Diavel Carbon Action

Genesis similar to this, even if we are talking about almost 20 years ago, characterized another icon Ducati, the Monster, whose name was inspired by the now famous statement, also in the dialect of Bologna, "is just the 'n monster! "or" is just a monster. "
As for Monster, the name DIAVEL then becomes the expression of that unique, passionate, further characterized by high technology and a unique design distinguishes every Ducati motorcycle produced.

At the same time it is also easy to see what this new bike and, while bound to tradition Ducati, destined to mark an important new chapter in respect of the aesthetic and performance.
The new Ducati DIAVEL be extremely accurate in every detail, carved in every muscle, comfortable and innovative. As in any real Ducati, the performance will play a very important role. Torque, power and dynamic behavior will be a new benchmark, thanks to the Testastretta engine 11 ° - the same as the Multistrada 1200 - and weighs only 207 kg dry, which promises superbike acceleration and speed and agility to change direction .
A relaxed riding position, the suspension comfort and safety are guaranteed by the ABS, traction control and standard riding mode, will satisfy even those riders who love to drive in peace, enjoying the street, landscape and all the characteristics of This new dream Ducati.

2011 Ducati Diavel Carbon Action

2011 Ducati Diavel Carbon - United States of America Specifications

USA MSRP - $TBA USD

Engine

TYPE : Testastretta 11°, L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder, Desmodromic, liquid cooled
DISPLACEMENT : 1198.4cc
BORE X STROKE : 106 x 67.9mm
COMPRESSION RATIO : 11,5:1
POWER : 162hp (119kW) @ 9500rpm
TORQUE : 94lb-ft (127.5Nm) @ 8000rpm
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 aluminium mufflers

Transmission

GEARBOX : 6 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 : 1590mm (62.6in)
RAKE : 28°
FRONT SUSPENSION : Marzocchi DLC coated 50mm fully adjustable usd forks
FRONT WHEEL TRAVEL : 120mm (4.7in)
FRONT WHEEL : Marchesini forged and machined 9-spoke 3.50 x 17
FRONT TYRE : 120/70 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II
REAR SUSPENSION : Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
REAR WHEEL TRAVEL : 120mm (4.7in)
REAR WHEEL : Marchesini forged and machined 9-spoke 8.00 x 17
REAR TYRE : 240/45 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II
FRONT BRAKE : 2 x 320mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Monobloc Brembo callipers, 4-piston with ABS
REAR BRAKE : 265mm disc, 2-piston floating calliper with ABS
FUEL TANK CAPACITY : 17l - (5.3US gal)
DRY WEIGHT : 207kg (456lb)

INSTRUMENTS

Handlebar mounted instrumentation with LCD display: speed, rpm, time, coolant temp. Warning lights for: Neutral, turn signals, high-beam, rev-limit, DTC intervention, ABS status, oil pressure, fuel reserve. Tank mounted instrumentation with TFT colour display: gear selected, air temp, battery voltage, trips 1 & 2, fuel reserve trip, average and actual fuel consumption, average speed, trip time, scheduled maintenance. Full status and/or management of Riding Modes, DTC, RbW and ABS

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