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The official press launch of the Ducati Diavel in Marbella, Spain is underway. Ducati News Today will have photos and initial ride impressions from the launch later this week but will cover all the web reports as soon as they are posted. So check back often to see the meta coverage of the bravest new model Ducati have ever launched. In the mean-time you can familiarize yourself with all the Devil’s Details after the jump.

Ducati claim the Diavel is the new shape of power and style combining twin-cylinder heritage and Italian style with confidence to extend the boundaries of motorcycle design. We’re not so sure the boundaries are being that extended that much in actuality, but probably by enough to radically redefine the dynamic of what a power cruiser is. The power cruiser class represented by Harley’s V-Rod, Yamaha’s V-Max and Suzuki’s B-King all combine comfort with superlative straight line performance. Ducati claims to have added a healthy dose of sporting dynamics, primarily by controlling weight.

At just 456lb (207kg) for the slightly lighter Carbon model, the Ducati Diavel is at least a moderately obese male lighter than the competition. Put another way, you could likely ride the Diavel with your significant other as pillion and luggage for you both and the combined weight would still be less than the competition with a solo rider. Or put still another, this Ducati will perform like a V-Rod on steroids (the Harley would need 220bhp to match the power to weight ratio). The breathless in 2.5 seconds claim (referring to the 0-62mph dash) is likely correct and that makes the Diavel crazy fast off the line. In a drag race off the line, the Diavel should embarrass a 1198 and with its long wheelbase and low center of gravity it will stop faster too.

To get all the low down on the Diavel, check out Ducati Diavel Deep Dive.

Ducati have confirmed pricing in the US. The base model will be $16,995 whilst the black Diavel Carbon will be priced at $19,995. The most expensive variant will be the Carbon “Red” version at $20,395. For your extra $3,000 or so you get carbon fiber tank panels, single-seat cover and front mudguard whilst a low friction diamond-like carbon finish differentiates the Marzocchi fork sliders. Forged 9 spoke Marchesini rims are 5.5lb (2.5kg) lighter than those on the standard model.

Since the first unveiling at the EICMA 2010 show, Ducati has already announced one change. In response to feedback from motorcycle show visitors, they are replacing the white standard model color scheme with a visually more impressive diamond black color scheme for the new 2011 Ducati Diavel. If Ducati News Today were to buy a Diavel, this is the one we’d go for.  We have three fantastic photo galleries of the Diavel you should review, the first shows static shots of the Ducati Diavel including the now defunct white model whilst the second shows the Diavel in action. The third is the most recent and has some mood shots of the new model and great shots of the Ducati Diavel Diamond Black variant.

Keep up with all the Ducati Diavel Reviews and Comments on our Ducati Diavel Launch Coverage page!

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