learningtofly Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 (edited) I've been drooling over the 2019 Diavel S for a while now, but tomorrow morning the nice chaps at On Yer Bike in Aylesbury are giving me their tester (just in and currently still in the workshop) to take out for a ride. 1262cc, 159bhp, 129NM... an absolute beast of a bike and almost unique in it's hybrid (some might say strange) sports/cruiser styling and performance.I don't think I've ever fallen for the looks of a bike as much, so it'll be interesting to see what it feels like to ride it. If I like it as much as I think/hope I will, I'll have my no. 1 objective for 2020 sorted! Edited April 5, 2019 by learningtofly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallfrowne Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 I don't get it but I like that you're excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
learningtofly Posted April 5, 2019 Author Share Posted April 5, 2019 I don't get it but I like that you're excited. Oh good, more for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofferz Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 I feckin called that one play by play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
learningtofly Posted April 5, 2019 Author Share Posted April 5, 2019 I feckin called that one play by play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Ooh looking forward to the write up. ‘159bhp that’s three times what you started on just a few months ago..... take it easy and ENJOY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
learningtofly Posted April 5, 2019 Author Share Posted April 5, 2019 Ooh looking forward to the write up. ‘159bhp that’s three times what you started on just a few months ago..... take it easy and ENJOY You're right, it is about three times the power. Thank you, and I will be careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arwen Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Enjoy! I really like the Diavel. Although the few I've sat on I've been surprised by the very plasticy feel of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Ooh looking forward to the write up. ‘159bhp that’s three times what you started on just a few months ago..... take it easy and ENJOY You're right, it is about three times the power. Thank you, and I will be careful. Take extra care and try not to fly, and don't drink Redbull it doesn't give you wings but God might Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Not my thing at all really!But I'd love a go on 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 (edited) Enjoy! I really like the Diavel. Although the few I've sat on I've been surprised by the very plasticy feel of them Felt plastitcy, at that price I wouldn’t expect that. Edited April 5, 2019 by Slowlycatchymonkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofferz Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 More power than you could use on the road, looks mean AF, and that single sided swingarm... Pricetag is erm premium so try a few other things too to make sure it's worth it! Also cos testing bikes is just plain fun. I do hope you like it, gets a good mcn and visordown write up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hitcher Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 There was one there last week when I was getting my bike serviced, they look so cool . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marino Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Fantastic bike, good looking and fantastic on the road, Acceleration is phenomenal it is good in the corners, nod as speed triple but stil fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
learningtofly Posted April 6, 2019 Author Share Posted April 6, 2019 Oooh, I'm very excited!!! Anyway, I'll be sticking some footage on YouTube so stay tuned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerontious Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 Saw one in the flesh.. 5 years ago at the Kaiser Franz-Josefs Höhe when I went away with [mention]Snod Blatter[/mention] That rarest of Ducatis. out, on the road when there was snow about and most remarkably... absolutely filthy. which gave it instant kudos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabethf Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 Tomorrow "erm.... so I've traded in the Triple" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
learningtofly Posted April 7, 2019 Author Share Posted April 7, 2019 Well, I'm pleased to say that I haven't traded in the triple just yet I have managed to upload , though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 Now I really want a go on 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 Not a lot of BHP for such a massive engine considering its supposed to be a sports/naked hybrid.Tidying up the numberplate will be tricky.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
learningtofly Posted April 7, 2019 Author Share Posted April 7, 2019 Not a lot of BHP for such a massive engine considering its supposed to be a sports/naked hybrid.Tidying up the numberplate will be tricky.. It’s incredibly torquey though (and it seemed like a lot of power to a relative novice like me). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 No quickshifter either by the looks of things in the video.That's as suprise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
learningtofly Posted April 8, 2019 Author Share Posted April 8, 2019 No quickshifter either by the looks of things in the video.That's as suprise. Quick shifter with auto-blipper. I do refer to that later in the video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofferz Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Not a lot of BHP for such a massive engine considering its supposed to be a sports/naked hybrid.Tidying up the numberplate will be tricky.. Better than the 86bhp the 1.8L harley fatbob puts out. Torquey, apparently, but nothing happened when I opened it up on my test ride.Custom bracket under the seat to hang the plate should work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gin Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Oooooh Always liked these (although I look ridiculous on them). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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