Wednesday, May 15, 2013
The New Ducati Diavel Strada
In 2013, Ducati has enhanced the Diavel lineup with the Diavel Strada. The model sticks to Ducatis usage of the "Strada" extension (think Multistrada and the new Hyperstrada), bringing some touring manors to its cruiser. Its third year of existence, the Diavel has remained relatively unchanged in chassis/engine design.
The Diavel Strada equip in 1198cc desmo engine pushes 162 horsepower and an asphalt-tearing 94 ft. lbs. of torque. The engine breaths through Mitsubishi electronic fuel injection system with Mikuni elliptical throttle bodies and Ride-by-Wire, and massive 58mm exhaust headers the lead into a 2-1-2 system. For more streetability, the Diavels engine features revised intake and exhaust ports combined with radical adjustment of the cam timing have enabled Ducati to achieve a fantastic torque curve at low rpm, which remains strong through a wider rev-range. The desmo is hooked to a six-speed transmission with a slipper clutch that features a "super-light" feel at the lever.
More new instruments such as embedded on the Diavel strada 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 color display: gear selected, air temp, battery voltage, trips 1 & 2, fuel reserve trip, average and actual fuel consumption and speed, trip time, scheduled maintenance. Full status and/or management of Riding Modes, DTC, RbW and ABS.
The Ducati Diavel Strada arrives in one color scheme - titanium with a racing black frame, black wheels and black side luggage. For Diavel Strada Titanium ducati prices $19,495.