Hi from Wales

Hi - been riding 3 years, currently have an 'upright' bike but will be getting an 848 Evo in about a week. It was a toss up between a Diavel and an 848 but the Diavel was too similar in riding position to my current bike and I wanted something completely different. I also LOVE the look of the 848. I wonder if I am crazy getting a sport bike let alone a Ducati, but I can't help myself

 

Thanks guys. I'm in Newport.

It's a 2nd bike yes. I just have to decide between a red one or a white one. The white one is a bit more £££ but I always liked them in white. Heart says white, wallet says red. Still torn...

 

The new blue Diavel with white stripe and matching wheels looks stunning in the flesh, and I'm not a fan of blue bikes. What I didn't like about the Diavel is there's not a lot to look at when your on it. Everyone else gets a great view of it though.

thanks again for the welcome!

 

I used to live in Tredegar, so know Blackwood a bit, and often up Abergavenny/brecon way and sometimes Cardiff/Bridgend/Ogmore too. And SWSB and TR of course.

 

that's two votes for red... my wallet is whispering 'red is better for resale'...must resist...

I just had a thought, the white one has brand new tires fitted, its on 1500miles. Don't know how long tires last on an 848 but seems low. Could the old ones have been swapped because of 'race wear'? Should I be worried at all? its from a ducati dealer.

 

But not bland when in motion I bet ;-) Got to say the Diavel sounded thunderous when the guy started it up. The colour LCD display is quite space age too.

 

oh god, don't show me that! The all-black Diavel was my next favourite... jeez that's mean-looking. If I didn't already have an 'upright' I'd have succumbed.

thanks once more for the welcome!