Well done. The Diavel is an unknown gem of the motorcycle world. It really is the best of all things Street Cruiser IMO.

I like your comments at the end. I own an Aprilia RSV4 RF and I'm really starting to look more seriously at bikes like this. I'm 48 years old, wife and two teenage kids. I've only ever owned sports bikes with the exception of a Virago 1000 back in the 80's (which was a disaster), but the riding position is starting to get a little old. I love the performance, sound, and aesthetics of the Ape, but I like to keep my license, and getting the most out of the bike is rare. The Diavel is something to consider..........I'm not certain I'm man enough just yet...........

@BikeWorldTVshow

5 жыл бұрын

You're man enough if you ride the RSV4!

Great review, love all the videos from bike world! Please do a comparison and review video of the 2019 Xdiavel s verses 2019 diavel s🤞🏼

@MotoMichelle

5 жыл бұрын

Agree :)

really considering getting this as my first 1000cc+ bike. from a mt07. I may be mad but omg I want one.

Ive never thought of the Diavel as a cruiser. It was always a sport bike to me. Now the X Diavel, that is their cruiser version.

@JebusGolpez

5 жыл бұрын

They are both kinda lost in the middle between cruiser and sports bike, but yeah, the Diavel leans more to the sporty side while the XDiavel is closer to a normal cruiser. Anyway, they both look BADASS, they ride great and perform amazingly.

John and team - very nice review. My take as a Monster 1200s owner who rode the last Diavel is Ducati has created meaningful emotional distance w/the new Diavel supplemented with changed ergonomics, rake (which you mention), and improved rideability. Sitting on it at the NYC show here in the States, the differences are immediately felt, and as CPU UK mentions below, I also thought of the V-Max. I'm looking forward to a go once the S model lands here in the U.S. Keep up the good work.

Being an owner of a Diavel, this has gotta be the new one for me. Brilliant review, love the content and really enjoy your TV time John. Just need to get out a test ride one now that the weather is changing for the better.

"It's not a cruiser, it's badass". See, I'm roped in right away. What on earth distinction is being made here? I must keep watching.

I like the Monster but at my age (55) and height (6ft) this Diavel looks more practical and comfortable. Still pretty light with brutal power. Next year will be the year for a new bike and I want something naked, fast and light without the contorted riding position of more compact bikes.

As always, the best, to the point reviews out there, John. Always look forward to them. Ah yes, the bike. Bloody great , uhm monster, innit?

Great review as usual, thanks. If there was a Top Gear for bikes you'd be on it. Informative and entertaining. I think I've got to get one of these at some point. Got a Supersport S and just bought a used Multi 1200s for riding through winter. But these look interesting. Maybe in a couple of years when someone has lost £8k on it...

Used to be a dude I used to see every day commuting in London on a Diavel. He’d always shoot off from the lights like a sling shot! I could never catch him on my old street triple

Great and honest review 👍 when's the next Desmo vid?! Loving that series

@BikeWorldTVshow

5 жыл бұрын

We should be back in the garage next week.

I hope they're making their editions like the X Diavel and Carbon. I've also heard insurance companies rate the Diavel as a cruiser which is out standing for premiums. I'm

@RyanKirk99

5 жыл бұрын

Can confirm, insurance rates for this bike are ridiculously low.

I never would have thought that a Cruiser-type bike would have such an appeal, brilliant!

I have a Ducati and I loved.

I think it's a worthy king to the position that the V-Max created and use to own (the muscle bike).

At last a decent review of this bike thanks lads.

@BikeWorldTVshow

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon

Thank god they didn’t call it the Mega Monster!

First time seeing your channel- great review. Thanks!

@BikeWorldTVshow

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

damn what beautiful content and quality of video, impressive, great editing too

@BikeWorldTVshow

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I think 'hotrod' is the best description - not about lap times, but point and squirt performance, show pony, and going round corners far better than expected. But the new Rocket III - that's over-the-top and probably a more fitting power cruiser.

@nicksokolis6343

5 жыл бұрын

Hopefully it will be but it will also probably be 100kg more.

well done john and boys , as always frigging love these reviews .. FYI no i is not man enough .. will stick with my 796M !!

As the happy and proud owner of a 2012 Diavel, I can tell you IT IS NOT A CRUISER. If you must classify it, it is a “standard”. I traded in a 2013 Suzuki Boulevard M90 when I got the Diavel. The M90 is a cruiser.

@larryhouse2767

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly. This is more a standard than cruiser. This is just a monster with a low seat.

@RATTMAN

5 жыл бұрын

Larry House Definitely not. I also have a 2012 Diavel.

Nice vid gents and a fab looking bike on some of my favourite roads - hope I can get me a go on one sometime....too bad I don't have £20K spare! PS John you said you thought the 950 Multi was the best Ducati you've ridden yet, I can't remember if you've ridden the Pani V4? ....that I thought was the epic-ist Ducati yet.....

Well, I'm man enough for my 2012 diavel carbon, so... Yeah i'm just saving up so I can trade it for this new version, I really can't wait.

I was always looking for a bike that gave me the best of both my Victory and my B king, this may be the one.

You looked epic on that bike. Seems to suit you

What helmet is that! One of the sickest helmets I’ve seen 😍 oh lovely bike and review as well 😂

@buljan1ipo

4 жыл бұрын

Shark raw

Your channel is amazing, I'm a subscriber but I wonder why your channel as amazing as yours would have such low subscribers, u should at least have 1 million subscribers, u deserve it.

@BikeWorldTVshow

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, we're working on it.

@ChronicTHCBlaze

5 жыл бұрын

@@BikeWorldTVshow it's ironic and funny cuz a channel called powerdrift In India reviews small bikes like KTM 390s and Z650s and they get 1.3 million subscriberss! What's is going on here? Your insightful answer would be appreciated. 😊

@BikeWorldTVshow

5 жыл бұрын

@@ChronicTHCBlaze It's the size of the market, only 1 Million bikers here in the UK but everyone's on a bike in India.

@BikeWorldTVshow

5 жыл бұрын

Ben Par you really have got some issues Ben. You know the saying, if you don’t like what we do...

@BikeWorldTVshow

5 жыл бұрын

@@benpar8120 Not really constructive criticism when you saying this on other peoples comments is it. Ben, we can only work with the people who want to work with us, Ducati see the value in what we do. Some others prefer conventional media, like works printed in paper. We've recently been on 2 Honda, 2 BMW and a Harley launch, all of those vids will soon be loaded. Also, we have BJ working on a Suzuki SV650, can't get any more grounded than that. Lets look at the last 10 vids we've done, Diavel, Moto Guzzi, Multistrada, SV650, KTM SMC, Yamaha R125, Triumph Speed Twin, Another SV650, Indian and Honda. Looks like you're seeing too much red Ben. We embrace feedback mate and take it all on, sometimes it just comes down to the timing of the launches and we have no control over that. What would you like us to do?

I've always liked the look of these and they are so comfortable however, I never bit the bullet due to hating the peg position of the original and in fairness all cruisers. This one though looks to have brought the pegs right back so whilst still forward it's more like a naked muscle bike.......can't wait to try one.

I almost bought this until I tried a BMW K1300R. The BMW suspension on rough roads won me over, as well as the 175 HP.

I call this bike a “Super Cruiser”. What a beast.

Muscle bike? Good review from you, as per usual. 👍

Just the best presenter on KZread. More more more

Muscle bike Cruiser. This and the X Diavel are unique bikes

I owned the XDiavel and it was sick so I know this bike is even better with the same engine but with mid pegs.

@ur2slob724

2 жыл бұрын

No mate you owned an x diaBELL 😂😂😂

Great reviews, l will have my black $ steel in few weeks. I am so excited

great review John, I'm eyeing this bike. Did the bike you used in video have stock cans? Sounded great!

All bikes when brand new go nicely.

Interesting retelling of the Diavel history! Mega Monster would have been a nice name :D

Yellow Shock 4 life !

Nice bike and nice review! When will we get a review with your riding impressions of the 2019 Ducati Scarmbler Cafe Racer?

Great review, as always sir.

This Vs Rocket III and Vmax would be epic.

@mikedrury1840

5 жыл бұрын

I love my VMax but honestly this Ducati is a piece of work.

@BigUriel

5 жыл бұрын

It's not really much of a contest this bike is much better. The Rocket doesn't stand a chance in any way, the Vmax might be a bit faster on long straights (not as much as you'd think, most of the power difference is eaten up by the weight difference) but as soon as you get to the first corner the Diavel is gone.

Ive got the first model here in NZ the 2011 diavel perfect for our shitty roads excellent power excellent night ride excellent in wet conditions service intervals excellent considering older models the king of all monsters being the Devil diavel . Would like the new model to have and added mode in touring called the dcm .devil cruise mode where electronic forward foot pegs come out and the handle bar to forward and retract 3 settings would be the next big thing on the cruiser. Thats me being prophetic and not pathetic

Cut to the chase John. What's it like nailing it hard out of a greasy roundabout in Basildon on a grey, cold, dreary English November morn. Regards from sunny NE Thailand. Yamaha MT01 fan (a similarish genre bike before its time).

@johnhogan8177

5 жыл бұрын

MT01, don’t see many of them about. Diavel was great fun, I’d be happy on one up the A13.

Coolest bike ever, I want it so bad.

I agree with the final notes. I have a Speciale and a Multistrada. Guess which one I ride the most?

Hi would you take this bike over bmw s1000r for canyon riding? Sorry to ask this I’m trying to figure out if I’d go for cheaper s1000r or expensive diavel. Mostly canyon riding. I already owned mts950s followed your advice and I’m happy about it. Now planning which bike should I replace my rninet racer

BEST LOOKING CRUISER

Late to the party mate, nice review! Can I ask you what brand of helmet is that? Cheers.

Sitting down on the new model one thing was apparent: the much narrower handle bars.

This is a Beast of Bike 😊😊, i love it. Thanks for sharing 😊

please send us the link to the helmet you are wearing while test riding this bike?TIA

I do like the look of these. I’ve recently been on the 1260s Multistrada, how do think they compare riding wise?

Hi There. What is brand and model of this helmet ? :) Thanks in advance

Did I mention any talk about service interval and pricing? That’s the #1 reason I haven’t purchased one.

@larjkok1184

5 жыл бұрын

Floyd Elliott Did you mention??? Huh? Are you the presenter?

Great video. Have you ridden the older models? I had a 2015 but I kept grinding the pegs in the twisties. Rumor has it this is a little more curve friendly. Thoughts?

Hey, nice review 👍 Love the bike! Which helmet do you have?

Great video mate! What is the helmet on 6:30 called?

@isaacofHB

5 жыл бұрын

Santi Dali I found it’s call the Shark

Great review, any opinion on the non s model yet?

I am "man enough" to ride a 2005 and 2016 Yamaha V Max, but damn! I am broke enough to afford this one.... should add, "if you are broke enough to afford it, just salivate till the end of the video" excellent review! You killed it with that phrase!

which model is standing right behind you....?

Great bike made better then. I imagine this as being like my little BMW F800 but with a hell of a lot more grunt and Italian style.

@T0BBi94

5 жыл бұрын

I would say your F800 is the complete opposite of the Diavel. The F800 has weak Hp parallell twin, narrow tires for offroad capabilities, a high seating position, soft suspension and German design.

@gerardmontgomery280

5 жыл бұрын

The engine runs very lean so a power commamder will give you a lot more grunt. It's the F800s so low seat and clipons. Likewise it has 16inch wheels and BT023s so not really skinny off road tyres. Other than that youre bang on mate. It is German styled, the right kind of ugly :)

No mention of the suspension and how much jarring you feel? That's not what I've read about this bike by other owner reviews?

@aussiesam01

5 жыл бұрын

I have a Mk 1 Diavel (for about 2 years). The suspension is quite firm, I have it wound right off and the bike is good to ride and handles very well without too much jarring. If you turn the damping right up then it can get too harsh, but I wouldn't choose to have it like that.

I'm in the market for a cruiser. This is a nice looking bike, but I think I like the Triumph Rocket III's look a bit better. I like the Diavel's lighter weight and power to weight ratio. Difficult choice.

Did i miss it or did you even say the word suspention? Was wondering what the suspention was like

Ducati did not create this segment of Bike, anyone remember the Yamaha VMax?

@nevillebowman8419

5 жыл бұрын

And don't forget the bike that triggered the VMax, the Magna. All engine, not enough brakes or handling. Literally scary fun.

@ragimundvonwallat8961

5 жыл бұрын

@@nevillebowman8419 old magna were fun =D

That helmet looks the business. What's it called?

@JM-54321

5 жыл бұрын

I would love to know that too.

Great journalism, just great I want one based on the review, If your man enough :)

Wow!!! I love Ducati...i need to save money...to buy this bike...wow!!

I have been riding a HD V-rod night rod and have enjoyed it but I am looking for something with a bunch more stability, handling nd power. In that regard I am seriously considering the Diavel 1260S However I ride with my wife and I am interested to hear from anyone else who rides this bike with a passenger. Is it possible? Comfortable? Another bike I have been looking at is the 2019 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE+ That seems a bit more practical for 2-up riding but that moves me from a cruiser to a slightly more aggressive riding position and I am not sure that's for me. Anyone with any experience with either of these bikes would be appreciated.

You forgot to mention the Yamaha Vmax in the same category.

@johnhogan8177

5 жыл бұрын

Lifted_Above Lifted_Above that was intentional. EU4 emissions nonsense killed the Vmax off two years ago here in the UK. Seemed little point mentioning a competitor bike that you can’t buy new. Vmax was great fun as well, similar in lots of ways to the Diavel.

@exothermal.sprocket

5 жыл бұрын

@@johnhogan8177 Wasn't aware of that. 2019 still being sold here in the USA.

@johnhogan8177

5 жыл бұрын

Lifted_Above flathead V8s, California, proper drag racing, great cheeseburgers and the Vmax. You’ve got the lot over there. Jealous.

@exothermal.sprocket

5 жыл бұрын

@@johnhogan8177 We do have our dark parts as well. I wonder how long the Vmax will last for USA and if Yamaha has plans to revamp it. Hard to beat that brutal tire ripping attitude and sound. The R1/MT-10 are great performers, but they don't do the sub-100-mph even 50% the way the Vmax does. Ducati Diavel has been selling extremely well ever since it first hit the market. If Yamaha revamped the Vmax, turned it into a lighter, leaner machine with more fuel reserve, that would be rad. kzread.info/dash/bejne/p6x82NyLYZnMdbQ.html

GAWD I love your reviews...straight up👍👍

That 550 lbs weight for all of us who don't do metric...

what helmet is worn during the review?

@yardblah5161

5 жыл бұрын

Shark raw

you made the comment you haven't ridden the Harley yet to compare, would absolutely love to hear your opinion on these two once you have. Any date or plans to test a Harley?

@johnhogan8177

5 жыл бұрын

Greg coffeeroaster I’ve got an FXDR at the minute, Greg. Video on the way.

I'm actually considering selling my 2018 GT350 and getting a cheaper mustang and THIS!!! I had the 2015 Diavel and I missed it ever since I sold it.

If you would take this to a track day, do you think it would be a great day, or would you think -I wish I hade a sportsbike/naked now instead? And I'm talking fun not timetrack comparison.

I like this review but I'm not sure in which market can fit that motorbike, because a roadster in Europe not always is a best seller. Maybe they will focus on selected markets, like the USA. I'm curious about what helmet was used in that review.

@BikeWorldTVshow

5 жыл бұрын

Its' a Shark: www.shark-helmets.com/metro/drak.html Cheers

Whats your helmet ?

Great bike. What helmet is that?

will this fit someone whos 5'6?

High quality content

lol enough of the lens flare...that went out with the first JJ Abrams Star Trek movie.

@justinrowlands7678

5 жыл бұрын

...and the 'off to the side' camera angle during the 'to camera' clips. Who are you talking to? The only person over where you are looking is my Mum, and she doesn't care about Ducati

2:39 when your mother tells it your big brother to hand over the xbox controller.

I had the first version and found the rear tyre dominated the ride, forcing you to counter steer forcefully to get round corners. It just wanted to push wide all the time and scrubbed away the front tyre. Sounds like the new chassis may have sorted this?

@johnhogan8177

5 жыл бұрын

Shamone MoFo I agree, the first model had a tendency to push wide if you let it. This model is certainly a more refined bike to ride and didn’t do what the old model did from apex to exit of a corner.

@Bannister99

5 жыл бұрын

@@johnhogan8177 Thanks John

The seat locks you into one position. Why is this bike so heavy?

harley lacks power and handle. the rocket is closer to this. but heavier and even more cruise. the Vmax might be the best compatitor. or it used to be atleast..

@lorenzomagazzeni5425

5 жыл бұрын

The V max is as heavy as an Harley. Love the VMAX

How about the Yamaha VMAX......u didn't mention this bike as a competitor.....

@johnhogan8177

5 жыл бұрын

Ben Par if you look down the comments, you’ll see I’ve already mentioned that Yamaha no longer sell the Vmax in the UK thank to EU4 weirdness, so there’s little point drawing comparison. Ben, I asked you for a list of bikes that you wanted reviews of last time you started bumping your gums and you disappeared. You’re like a broken record, either shoot me that email (John@superbike.co.uk) or bugger off and play somewhere else, there’s a good lad.

@johnhogan8177

5 жыл бұрын

Ben Par still no email, Ben. Don’t be that guy that hides in the YT comments, shoot me an email. John@Ducatibribes.com or John@superbike.co.uk 💪🏼

Less hp?

Nice bike and review, but worth the money?

Hoover has a-ha'd his way into our reality!

It’s basically a muscle V rod Harley that speaks Italian

What is your helmet? Its badass!

@isaacofHB

5 жыл бұрын

Brian Gillick the brand is Shark

How nimble do you find this bike? Would you say the it is close in agility to the Monster 1200? I am looking for a sport bike that you can ride for a distance. Would you say this bike fits that bill? I currently have a Moto Guzzi Griso, looking for more power more agility with the ability to ride for greater distances in semi-comfort.

@OfficialistDave

5 жыл бұрын

The rear tire makes it a bit slower to tip in and it takes a little more effort as well. Miles more comfortable than a Monster though. I did 6 hours on mine last Sunday and hopped off feeling great.

@johnv1684

5 жыл бұрын

Chris M It’s not a nimble bike. It takes effort to get it around corners but it’s stable as a train. Amazing for long distances. If you want a nimble sports bike that you can also cruise, go for the Yamaha mt-10.

If only i could get this bike for 20.000£, i would run out and buy 1 tomorrow! Unfortunately its around 40.000£ here in Denmark :-(

which helmet is that??

It's really just a longer monster with a lower seat.