Road – Test Ducati Diavel Strada: the Devil invites you as a duo … – As a duo on Corsican roads

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Ducati Diavel Strada test drive: the Devil invites you in duo…

Road - Test Ducati Diavel Strada: the Devil invites you as a duo ... - As a duo on Corsican roads

You seemed to be misunderstood and your wife called you selfish at the idea of ​​slamming 17,490 euros for a Ducati Diavel? Set off to reconquer it with the new Diavel Strada, which offers a real passenger seat for 19,690 euros. Test.

As a duo on Corsican roads

It is Bruno Langlois, Corsican driver in the French rally and speed championships, who serves us as "passenger" for this test of the Diavel Strada on the small roads of the Island. !

First observation on this second seat: the biggest difficulty is getting on it, because you have to step over the two large suitcases. Although the motorcycle is low, the passenger will have to lean lightly on the rider’s back to settle down.

1h30 trial just for you !

Trying the Ducati range of motorcycles is possible and it costs you nothing thanks to the Desmoriding Tour 2013! These test days organized by the French importer and are distributed throughout France and take place on the road and on the circuit, depending on the models to be tested. The Diavel Strada will be part of the lot, so do not hesitate to inquire with or on the for the dates and meeting places..

We are downright cramped at the back of this Diavel, but the seat is rather satisfactory for a motorcycle of this type. The small, very padded sissy-bar effectively supports the passenger’s back. Up to 1.80m, it does not bother the pilot too much, even if the knees of one can come up against the elbows of the other …

At the front, the driver benefits from a position different from other Diavels since on the Strada model the handlebars are higher and closer to the bust. In reality, this bike already mixes genres: like on a dragster, the rider has the buttocks firmly in the saddle, the arms extended custom type and the legs folded like a roadster.

At the beginning the position can surprise, even confuse … But ultimately, we get used to it quite well. However, it should not be too small to take a seat at the controls of the Ducati Diavel Strada because during U-turns, long arms are needed to accompany the wide handlebars by counter-steering..

The fairly low center of gravity makes maneuvering at low speed easier, but don’t forget that with 245 kg fully loaded, the Diavel can quickly slip out of your hands! And in a whole new way, it is when it is piloted by Bruno Langlois (again!) That the Diavel can escape you … from sight !

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