Ducati Diavel - Riding & Comparison To GTR

[pistole]

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- greetings fellas.

- am considering getting a Diavel to complement the GTR (and maybe let go the flstc),

- anyone here with any experience with a Diavel and how its better/worse/different from the GTR ?

- am pretty tired of the lack of power with the flstc and the brakes (if you can call them that) on that iron horse are horrendous. Want something modern with electronics safeguards (dtc + abs).

- any views welcomed.

Thanks !

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[O.C.]

TBH I'm not a Ducati fan, they look flimsy to me, although the Diavel is  what you could call a bold statement of design (typically Italian) 

I considered a Multistrada at one stage, but it was too cramped for me, and Gill disliked the pillion seat. plus despite being a relatively bew demo in a dealers showroom it was actually rusty !

[wiltsguy]

Hey up !!
I bought a Diavel when they first came out in March last year.
Both bikes sit side by side in my shed and are very happy - no kids yet tho'.
They are completely opposite in terms of riding experience. The D has been in for a couple of recalls but , so far, ultra reliable after 5,000 miles. The road tests go on about the power ,handling and comfort etc and it's all true. You will struggle to cruise at (ahem) speed compared to the GTR but the acceleration and brakes within legal limits are awesome.I use it for local riding ,ie no luggage and very light (210 kgs !) and more electronics than you can shake a stick at. And although I think it an ugly bugger , most folk think it looks great. That rear tyre is huge and works , I changed both mine for £275 at 4k. Other owners have had problems but most of us have been happy.
If I've had a problem it has been with finding a nearby reliable dealer . The supplying dealer completely buggered the first service at 600 miles to the extent that I got quite cross and got my money back (and I am a very mild person normally).
The dealer that did the recalls would do nothing else.I asked for the rear brake to be adjusted but he wasn't interested. I booked the bike in for a software upgrade ( 5 mins max) , arrived at the appointed time and got told I had to wait coz the techie was just  going to lunch.
I'll be taking it to another one for it's annual check soon but I rang round and got quotes of between £150 and £250.  The check involves (in their words) looking at it.  No brake strip and clean,no chain adustment ,no oil/filter etc. WTF ??
A possible analogy between the bikes would be that of 5 series BMW and a Ferrari 458. One is silent speed and comfort and the other is all noise and excitement. 
Have a long test ride Pistole , I hear there are deals available .If you buy though make sure the recalls are all done and you get a good vibe from your dealer.

[pistole]

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- yo Wilts !

- thanks for the first-hand comments there.

- am arranging for the FLSTC to go , now. The Diavel should be here soon after that.

cheers and thanks

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