Ducati Diavel: bad to the bone

Making 162bhp, 94lb/ft of torque and weighing just 210kg/463lbs (dry), the Ducati Diavel is set to redefine what a cruiser can be. Seen here in rear 3/4 and side profile for the first time, these shots reveal a bike that’s more muscular Monster than it is a raked-out, chromed-out American cruiser. Ducati appears serious about riding the Diavel fast too, not only is it equipped with a three-mode ride-by-wire throttle, but also a slipper clutch. And yeah, that is a 240-section rear.

Update: a full gallery of high-res press shots, a video and all the official info and specs.

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