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Ducati Diavel Black Diamond
In response to feedback from motorcycle show visitors, Ducati is pleased to
announce the addition of a stunning diamond black color scheme for the new 2011
Ducati Diavel. Ducati Diavel: The new shape of power and style Built to have a commanding presence, though lightweight and agile like all Ducatis, the Diavel takes the man-motorcycle relationship to the next level in absolute comfort. For connoisseurs of technology, ABS, Ducati Traction Control and Ducati Riding Modes deliver a confidence-inspiring sophistication while stunning looks, 162hp and 207kg (456lb) of authentic Ducati performance drives a comfortable sport lifestyle that could only be dreamt of before. Merging the worlds of power and style has never been achieved with such
convincing precision. A specially engineered 240 section rear tyre combined with
famous Ducati chassis technology serves up mind-blowing handling and lean angles
which defy the laws of physics, whether carving through curves on your favourite
road or just riding out for a night on the town. Basic instincts The Diavel project was born when Ducati designers applied their wish-list of bike "basic instincts" to a blank canvas. With a "what if?" approach to creating a dream bike, they sketched inspiring shapes which became a lower and longer motorcycle. "The challenge of building a muscular silhouette over a pure-bred competition motor had to be met with determination and a delicate touch, and the result is a frontal area that looks like a power athlete on the starting blocks," explains the team at Ducati Design responsible for the project. "With the front wheel kept close to the Diavel's body and using the short tail of a sport bike, we were able to blend this muscular design with a chassis that matched." If the stance of a Streetfigher is that of "anger," the stance of the Diavel is that of readiness, dominance, and confidence bordering on superiority. With lateral radiators adding muscle to its broad "shoulders," which then taper down across the engine and into the belly-fairing with oil cooler, the athlete took shape. A massive 240 section rear tyre was a perfect example of how Diavel designers used a no-compromise attitude when applying their wish list of features. The sheer width of rubber communicates so much power and style that the R&D team vowed to find a way to make it handle - even if they knew the image would send a seismic shock through the industry. Ducati's philosophy for innovation has always been to push the boundaries of design in the name of exciting motorcycles. Sometimes "gut feelings" are what count, and having the strength to commit to them shows the kind of bravery that has guided Ducati to World Championships. The Diavel is a true Ducati, born from a passion for motorcycling and designed to deliver authentic Ducati performance in every respect. "Diavel"
The name "Diavel" was inspired by the Bolognese dialect word for "devil". One
day, early in the development process of the bike, the first prototype was
assembled and wheeled out in front of a group of Ducati engineers and
technicians who were viewing the complete motorcycle for the first time. One
person looking from the rear of the bike saw its silhouette and exclaimed in
Bolognese dialect: "Ignurant comm' al diavel!" Which means: "Evil, just like the
devil!" Rider and passenger comfort Passengers on the Diavel will appreciate the way the slender passenger footpegs ingeniously fold down from the rear sub-frame as well as the innovative, T-bar shaped grab-rail assembly, which slides out from the rear of the seat. Deployed from a mechanism under the seat, the grab-rail provides a comfortable and confidence-inspiring grip for the passenger, while the shape perfectly blends into the lines of the tail-piece when retracted. Both passenger-friendly features are crafted in forged aluminium and shot-peened for strength and uniform finish before being black anodised to become almost invisible when folded away. Lighting The Diavel uses two clear vertical strips of LED lighting to provide tail and brake light illumination as well as directional indicators. The strips follow the precise line of the under-seat panelling, providing great visibility of the rear-end while keeping the external lines of the bike clean. The front directional indicators are clear lens LED strips mounted vertically down the leading edge of the lateral radiator covers. The headlamp gives the Diavel immediate Ducati identity and is supported by an aluminium outer body. The light uses high and low beam double reflectors to illuminate the road ahead, in addition to incorporating a horizontal strip of LED positioning lights for optimum visibility. Innovative number plate mount Employing the double strip of multi-functional LEDs for the rear lighting of the Diavel required an innovative solution for the mounting of the number plate. The unique design uses mounts on the rear hub of the single-sided swingarm to extend an elegant and Ducati signature Trellis framework around the 240 section rear tyre, enabling a central mounting of the plate. The framework carries a hidden power feed to dedicated LED illumination for the number plate, eliminating any reliance on the main rear lights and creating a clean feature around the rear of the seat. This design solution represents the first of its kind and an example of the incredible attention to the Diavel's detail. Fuel tank and air Intakes The Diavel's 17l (4.5 gal US) fuel tank represents an integral part of the bike's overall styling. Its wide, long lines sweep down from the headlamp assembly into the seat and rear sub-frame to create a seamless profile. While the focal point of the tank is the high resolution display panel, the steel tank skin and well-sculpted knee panels add a solid feel to the Diavel and a high tech composite look to the Diavel Carbon. On each side of the front of the tank are massive air intakes formed in aluminium to feed the engine's large airbox. Their design is completely functional and contributes to the 162hp produced by the Diavel Testastretta 11° power plant. Controls The Diavel handlebar shape and arrangement leaves the rider feeling comfortable and in command. Wide, tapered section aluminium bars with new custom designed, integral brake and clutch master-cylinders by Brembo complete with milled reservoir tops, provide a clean and minimalist set-up, while stylish, forged-aluminium supported mirrors deliver a generous view to the rear. Switchgear control is taken care of by Ducati's latest and most minimalist design with slim-line bodies housing easy-to-use switches and buttons and a unique weapons-like "trigger catch" that slides down to cover the starter button when activating the kill-switch. While the indicator cancel button doubles as a scroll-and-select for fast and easy Riding Mode changes, switches above and below serve to navigate the new high-resolution display control panel.
Diavel Testastretta 11° - ready for sport and cruise For an engine with brute power on tap when needed and smooth, user-friendliness available for an effortless and comfortable ride, Ducati revised the configuration of the cam timing with particular focus on the valve overlap angle. The overlap angle is defined as the interval of crankshaft rotation, measured in degrees, during which both the intake and exhaust valves are open at the same time. This overlap occurs between the end of the exhaust stroke and the start of the intake stroke. High performance engines, which are subject to compromising smoothness for extreme power delivery, use high values of this parameter in order to benefit from the pressure waves to improve engine performance by maximising volumetric efficiency. On the Testastretta 11° engine, this angle has been reduced from 41°, used in the Testastretta EVOluzione engine which powers the 1198, to 11°. As a result, the fresh inlet charge flow is less compromised by the exiting exhaust gases, resulting in a much smoother combustion in addition to improved fuel economy and lower exhaust emissions. The massive 58mm (2.28in) section exhaust headers lead the 2-1-2 system through power-enhancing equal lengths that enable the Diavel's efficient power delivery. The engine management system dedicates a lambda probe to each header, providing precise fueling via a large airbox, while the stylish cannon-style, vertically stacked silencers carry catalytic converters to provide Euro 3 conformity and electronically controlled mid-section valve optimises exhaust pressures throughout the rev-range. Twin lateral radiators - positioned on either side of the bike - cool the Diavel Testastretta 11° engine. This unique feature combines with a new 64mm water pump impeller to increase flow rate by 35% at high rpm, enabling highly efficient cooling from the stylish air ducts. The Diavel's gearbox uses high-strength materials to manage the increased
power output and enhanced grip generated by the 240 section rear tyre, which
also requires the use of a 16mm longer gearbox output shaft for drive chain
routing. This results in a much lighter clutch lever at the handlebar, ideal in stop-start traffic or during long journeys. When the drive force is reversed (over-run), the same mechanism reduces the pressure on the clutch plates, enabling them to provide a race-like "slipper" action, which reduces the destabilizing effect of the rear-end under aggressive down-shifting and provides a much smoother feeling when closing the throttle or down-shifting under normal riding conditions. The Diavel's clutch and alternator covers have been restyled with enhanced detail and shaping, as have the cam belt covers with a new aluminium mid-section. 24,000 kilometres (15,000 miles) between major services Constant investment in quality by design, advanced materials and engineering techniques have enabled the distance between major service intervals (valve clearance check) to be increased to a highly competitive 24,000 kilometres (15,000 miles). This has been achieved with the introduction of new valve seat materials, improved combustion efficiency and temperature management designed into the Testastretta 11° engine. Frame assembly The signature Ducati Trellis frame uses large diameter, light gauge tubing with two lateral die-cast aluminium sections that flow into the rear subframe. This achieves massive torsional rigidity while remaining lightweight and compact. The two sections form a rear-end structure by attaching onto either side of a complex techno-polymer component. The long, die-cast aluminium, single-sided swingarm provides great "feel" at the rear-end with a wheelbase of 1590mm (62.6in) and a stance that provides lean angles of up to 41°. Suspension The Diavel uses black-bodied 50mm Marzocchi front forks. These forks are fully adjustable for spring preload, compression and rebound damping. The forks are gripped by a slash-cut triple-clamp - cast aluminium for the lower and forged for the upper - with a rubber-mounted riser to tapered alloy bars. With a rake of 28°, trail of 130mm (5.12in) and an offset of 24mm (0.945in), the set-up provides a sure-footed and agile front-end for incredible handling and 70° of total steering lock for maximum manoeuvrability. The Diavel Carbon uses the same suspension as the Diavel, but with fork sliders black-finished in super low-friction diamond-like carbon (DLC). Both versions of the Diavel have a Sachs rear suspension unit slung low under the chassis in a horizontal position, operated by a progressive pull-rod linkage from the swingarm. Adjustable in compression and rebound damping, the unit uses a handy control for easy spring pre-load adjustment. Wheels and tyres The Diavel rolls on stunning, custom 14-spoke wheels with machine-finished detailing. The front rim is 3.5x17, while the rear, which is "flow-formed" for enhanced structure and lightness, boasts a massive 8x17 rim. The Diavel Carbon has custom shop-finished, lightweight, forged, turned and milled rims by Marchesini that not only score an impressive total weight saving of 5.5lb (2.5kg), but also look spectacular. These highly intricate nine-spoke wheels highlight the delicate machining in natural aluminium set against a black finish. Ducati's technical partner, Pirelli, worked with the Diavel's designers and engineers to develop the incredible new Diablo Rosso II tyres. While the front uses a conventional 120/70x17 section with a new tread pattern designed for enhanced wet weather performance, the 240/45x17 rear represents the latest innovation in tyre design with a sport-oriented profile being applied to custom-style width. The massive rear employs bi-compound technology to enable high grip levels at
full lean angle while providing high mileage and uses Enhanced Patch Technology
(EPT) to maximise the contact patch at all angles. The tread pattern and
compounds deliver great performance in all conditions, especially the wet.
This new design of tyre enabled Ducati to achieve the style they had envisioned
for the Diavel without compromising the authentic Ducati performance of the
chassis. This partnership of parallel development between chassis and tyre
design has contributed massively to Ducati "changing the rules" in this segment. The Diavel front brakes use Brembo's incredibly powerful Monobloc callipers,
which deliver outstanding performance actuated by new integral alloy master
cylinders with unique shape reservoirs sporting milled tops. The 4-piston, twin
radially-mounted callipers grip 320mm discs, while a single 265mm disc on the
rear is gripped by a two piston calliper, also by Brembo. The Diavel Carbon uses
specially milled aluminium disc carriers which have natural aluminium coloured
recesses machined around the weight saving cut-outs in contrast to the carrier's
black finish around the centre. Typical of Ducati, these top-of-the-range
components provide outstanding levels of braking and set a new benchmark in this
category. Lateral radiators Split-level instrumentation Even the Diavel's instrumentation is a masterpiece of cutting-edge
technology. The upper LCD display is mounted on the bar-riser and provides main
information such as speed and rpm, in addition to warning lights, time and
temperature. Hands-free ignition The Diavel's ignition is actuated by an electronic key in the rider's pocket, which communicates with the motorcycle when within a distance of approximately 2 metres (6.5ft). The motorcycle recognises the dedicated key code and automatically enables the bike's systems. Pressing the key-on switch then activates all systems to "on" and the engine is ready to be started. The electronic key, which internally consists of a radio circuit, externally doubles as a mechanical flip-key, required to open the seat and fuel tank cap. When parking the motorcycle, an electronic lock can be actuated on the steering simply by applying full steering-lock and pressing the ignition-off button a second time. Ride-by-Wire The Ride-by-Wire (RbW) system is an electronic interface between the Diavel's twistgrip and engine, which configures an ideal power response depending on the riding mode selected. The twistgrip no longer has a throttle cable connected directly to the throttle body butterflies, but instead delivers a signal to a control unit, which in turn operates the butterfly opening electronically. The RbW system uses three different mappings to regulate the power delivery: 162hp with a sports-type delivery, 162hp with a progressive delivery suitable for touring, and 100hp with progressive delivery for city use. Riding Modes The RbW system administers different mappings to regulate power delivery by
interpreting the rider's throttle input, while the world-beating DTC uses eight
levels of system interaction to enhance control by reducing rear wheel-spin
under heavy acceleration. Although each mode has pre-set values of RbW and DTC,
each of these two elements can be finely adjusted within each of the three
Riding Modes and saved to create a personalised riding experience. The Sport Riding Mode provides the Diavel rider with an adrenalin-fuelled 162hp ride and enables the rider to have full-on throttle response for maximum acceleration. Ensuring the full Testastretta 11° experience, the sport mode also lowers the DTC system intervention to level 3 for riders who prefer their performance a little closer to the traction limit. Touring The Touring Riding Mode is also programmed to produce 162hp, however, with a smoother, more user-friendly power delivery. Rear end traction is enhanced by increasing DTC system intervention to level 4, specifically intended for an enjoyable and relaxing ride ideal for long distance and ensuring maximum comfort for both the rider and passenger. Urban Ducati Traction Control The system offers eight levels of "sensitivity", each programmed with an amount
of rear wheel-spin tolerance. These levels are in line with progressive levels
of riding skills classified from one to eight. Level one is programmed to offer
the least amount of interaction for sport-oriented riders, while level eight
uses the most amount of interaction for complete confidence. DUCATI DIAVEL CARBON The 207kg (456lb) 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. The Diavel Carbon comes in stunning "red carbon" (gloss red over matte carbon) with red frame or "black carbon" (both gloss and matte black carbon weave) with black frame. Both Diavel Carbon schemes roll on black wheels, turned and milled to expose the natural aluminium below. While carbon fibre is used for the tank panels, single-seat cover and front mudguard to reduce weight and apply a race-like feature that runs deep in the DNA of Ducati, a low friction diamond-like carbon finish gives the Marzocchi fork sliders a spectacular black finish as well as performance-enhancing action. Helping the Diavel Carbon to accelerate faster, stop sooner and change direction with even more agility is a valuable 5.5lb (2.5kg) saving of "unsprung weight" by using beautifully forged, lightweight Marchesini wheels. The wheels, which are finished in black, are machine-turned and milled for maximum weight reduction and intricately engineered decoration. The black disc carriers undergo a similar milling process to enhance the recess around the weight saving cut-outs, the natural aluminium colour contrasting effectively against the original black carrier.
Review
With 140 horsepower and 98Nm of torque from its L-Twin Testastretta EVOluzione
engine and a chassis/suspension package that’s simply brilliant, the 2011 Ducati
848 EVO is possibly all the superbike anyone can possibly need for the street.
Cycle World magazine, which tested the bike for their November 2010 issue, say
the 848 EVO accelerates from zero to 96km/h in 3 seconds, from zero to 160km/h
in 6.5 seconds, does the quarter-mile (400m) in 10.59 seconds and hits a top
speed of 261km/h. Not too bad for a bike that costs US$13,000, eh? Source aFaster & Faster / Cycle World
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