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EICMA 2010: Ducati Diavel

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12er · 11-01-2010, 02:15 PM

Is it just me or is this a major flop in the making?

acecycleins · 11-01-2010, 05:03 PM

Keep the price sub $13k And change the American version to the American name and they will sell a few. But no one ever asks me about marketing motorcycles- so, they're on their own.

The_AirHawk · 11-01-2010, 05:56 PM

Didn't Ducati already Fail at building/marketing a "Crew-zor" once before? Only, differnt kind of Ugly, that one. This sez "Japakneez Anna-may Crew-zor; with Machine-Guns" rather than "Italian-Harley-Fugly".

MTRHEAD75 · 11-02-2010, 08:09 AM

That is what the harley V rod should be....They came close with the street rod version....

Kevin_Duke · 11-02-2010, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by acecycleins

Keep the price sub $13k And change the American version to the American name and they will sell a few. But no one ever asks me about marketing motorcycles- so, they're on their own.

I'm a little more optimistic. Most Diavel sales will be conquest sales, as in not cannibalizing their existing customers. It might not be what we want from Ducati, but I can see how some non-Ducatisti might be enticed by such a machine. It will be interesting to see how the market reacts to it on the sales sheets. I've spoken to a few people at Ducati who have ridden it, and they promise it handles unlike any cruiser-ish bike.

12er · 11-02-2010, 10:10 AM

So do you chrome the frame on that thing or the plastic?

pplassm · 11-04-2010, 09:54 AM

I like it. So sue me.

Larry · 11-05-2010, 07:01 AM

I love it!

trenttheuncatchable · 11-05-2010, 08:05 AM

I'd have to take a test ride before making up my mind on whether I like it or not.

11-01-2010, 12:32 PM	#1
Administrator Administrator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: On My Bike Posts: 0	EICMA 2010: Ducati Diavel Original Article: EICMA 2010: Ducati Diavel Please discuss the Motorcycle.com article EICMA 2010: Ducati Diavel in our Motorcycle Forums below. Use the reply button to let others know your comments or feedback on the article. Constructive criticism is always appreciated, along with your thoughts and personal opinions on the bikes and products we have tested.

11-01-2010, 05:03 PM	#3
acecycleins Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Georgia Posts: 4,129	Keep the price sub $13k And change the American version to the American name and they will sell a few. But no one ever asks me about marketing motorcycles- so, they're on their own. __________________ "Slack" - a state of being in which everything flows smoothly.....a frame of mind so at ease that the universe naturally cooperates.

11-01-2010, 05:56 PM	#4
The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Leanin' Tower O' P-P-P-P-POWAAAAAAAAA!!!! Posts: 11,431	Didn't Ducati already Fail at building/marketing a "Crew-zor" once before? Only, differnt kind of Ugly, that one. This sez "Japakneez Anna-may Crew-zor; with Machine-Guns" rather than "Italian-Harley-Fugly". __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear политики предпочитают безоружных крестьян Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now...

11-04-2010, 09:54 AM	#8
pplassm Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 3,875	I like it. So sue me. __________________ Mongo just pawn in game of life.

11-05-2010, 07:01 AM	#9
Larry Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 125	I love it! __________________ Victory Kingpin 110" Stroker/Big bore 126 HP/134 TQ -- SAE 11.63 @ 115 mph -- 1/4 mile Dyno Graph

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11-01-2010, 02:15 PM	#2
12er Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SF Posts: 2,791	Is it just me or is this a major flop in the making?

11-02-2010, 08:09 AM	#5
MTRHEAD75 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 49	That is what the harley V rod should be....They came close with the street rod version....

11-02-2010, 10:10 AM	#7
12er Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SF Posts: 2,791	So do you chrome the frame on that thing or the plastic?

11-05-2010, 08:05 AM	#10
trenttheuncatchable Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 893	I'd have to take a test ride before making up my mind on whether I like it or not.