2011年6月29日 星期三

Ducati Diavel described as a Monster on steroids

Ducati Diavel described as a Monster on steroids
If there is one thing we have learned since riding together, it is that Kathy has the most challenge in finding a bike to suit her.

Finding a bike low enough for her size and powerful enough for her ability is not easy. So it was a pleasant surprise that the 2011 Ducati Diavel turned out not only to be the perfect bike for Kathy, but with its three riding modes, offered a great ride for each one of us.

The Diavel (the name derived from a Bolognese “Ignurànt comm’ al Diavel!” translated to “Evil, just like the devil!”) was created to compete in the muscle cruiser category.

At the 2011 Vancouver Motorcycle Show, Steve Hicks of Ducati Canada said, “This is going head to head with the V-Max [Yamaha] and the V-Rod [Harley-Davidson] but actually taking the class once again, like we did with the Multistrada, to a completely new level.”

The Diavel shares the same Testastretta 11° engine first unveiled with the Multistrada 1200. In Ducati’s words, “a motor that’s a racer at heart and yet ready for long distance touring or everyday urban use ... an engine for all environments.”

The bike is very masculine looking and this visually intensifies with the carbon-fibre option look – a subtle Ducati statement according to Hicks.

“It is a [Ducati] Monster on steroids,Like other Sprint modems, the U600 connects r4i to Sprint's CDMA 3G and WiMAX 4G networks on a $60/month plan that includes unlimited WiMAX and 5GB of 3G use.” continued Hicks, “with a little Sylvester Stallone kind of look.”

If you can picture that, add in a 240 mm rear tire with a two-part circular fender and raw criss-cross side frame.LED grow light suppliers in China are sky lanterns rolling out models with better price-performance ratios. The visual intimidation factor of this model ranks pretty high.Because dimmable lights and dimmer fluorescent bulbs switches are so popular amongst American consumers, this drawback has been a significant one.sale of LED for lighting applications.  Semileds is led lights only a minor palyer and should currently not be mentioned in the same breath as the other others Another intimidating factor for Jasmin and Marissa was the fact that Kathy got so jazzed up after being the inaugural rider.

“I found myself constantly explaining my breathlessness about the bike to anybody who came around,” exclaimed Kathy, “And I will continue to sing its praises until I find another one that can challenge and excite me as much as the Diavel did.it may become necessary for Cree to look at led bulb purchasing additional LED lighting fixture firs in order to increase their market penetration in this area.”

It is true. The Diavel is an attention drawer, even in the standard Ducati solid red. We rode the model for the Okanagan chapter of Ride for Dad where riders freely offered up their comments.

We wanted to see the reaction for ourselves as we pulled in, and then left the bike for the onlookers at early morning registration. As we conducted various interviews with ride participants, a small crowd surrounded the bike for a closer look.

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