Mate, all the conversations have been about a Diavel, not the X Diavel. Had a test ride on one and it definitely did not suit my 6ft plus frame. Most uncomfortable bike I’ve ridden, ever. Hope you get on with it. Andy
Probably explains why you thought the maintenance costs were lower than you expected, it’s an entirely different bike to the 1st gen Diavel. Andy
Belt final drive and not totally sure but I think it has chain driven cams, not belt. I had the opportunity to ride an Easy Rider inspired, Triumph T110 powered chopper back in the late 70’s and hated ever minute of it. Roll forward 40 years and the Easy Rider inspired feet forward riding position still doesn’t do it for me. The X-Diavel base model Sachs suspension is, not to put too finer point on it, horrible so the test ride I had was very uncomfortable and the bike wasn’t what it purported to be. Cruiser it most definitely is not, ballistic missile it most definitely is. Andy
Oi, I’m not a hater, the X-Diavel is not for me. Your original question related to the Diavel which is IMO, a very different bike of which I could speak with confidence having lived with one in the family for 8 years. If the X-Diavel doesn’t deliver for you, I don’t want you coming back to me saying “you said”. Tell me you have had a test ride, please. Andy
I tested one of each, but living with them is different, we all know that right, hence why I asked. A reply here before said, if you can, go for the Gen 2..... So I did
I do not know of a cruiser easily capable of 80mph in 2nd gear, nor do I know of a cruiser that begs to be revved and ridden hard. IIRC, it was either at the Diavel or X-Diavel press launch debrief, the journalists were asked which one had pushed on to 150mph. When a journo owned up and asked why, his response was because the bike could do it. Andy
You do know that the XDiavel is feet forward and with the standard Diavel your feet are straight down?
Gen1 and Gen2 are both Diavels without the X Ignore everything I said , it doesn’t apply to the X Diavel , but I, sure you’ll get on with it just fine if you like it . Don’t forget the chaps and leather luggage tho
Ive read that Ducati make a kit to alter the pegs to a more 'normal' position so if I really dont get on with it after a couple of months I'll replace those. No saddle bags and chaps to see here, i kinda like my skin attached.
Th Xdiavel is awesome! You'll love it Prior to delivery, I would 100% insist that the dealer has completed the Ducati "recall" on the rear brake, which means installing new brake lines. It can be a hassle for the dealer but costs them nothing (Ducati pays for it). See this thread, and the Technical Service Bulletin is SRV-TSB-19-012. These new brake lines are essential. While the Xdiavel is brilliant, with excellent handling, the rear shock is the only thing that isn't perfect. You might want to factor in a suspension setup or, if you're feeling flush, Nitron offers two shocks specifically for the Xdiavel. Once upon a time, it was a problem to find luggage for the Xdiavel. Nowadays, good luggage options exists (e.g. Hepco & Becker and Kriega's Xdiavel fit kit).
