So, anyone got any thoughts on this model? Or has it slipped past the DOC GB members radar? 
i was going to say I think it would look cracking with a Merlin F2 attached, leading links and 15" wheels. But then I decided to have a proper look.
The straw poll carried out here at Didcot desmo towers ranged from āi donāt like thatā to Hmmm er oh dear, who on earth is going to want one of them" to my comment which was āIt looks like the sort of thing Guzzi would come up withā
Iām sure they know what they are doing and it will grow on us?
Make a good sidecar tug though eh?
found some more pictures here at hellforleathermagazine.com/2010/ ā¦ -the-bone/ having seen them, I like it even less. Still its all in the eye of the beholder as they say!
Thank you, Keef, yes I can see it with a sidecar etc! Apparently those who have seen the bike at the Milan show / in the flesh have positive comments about it, some people even having changed their intial views about it once seen. Think Iāll wait to see it / ride it before making a comment 
Go on say what you want, its only between you and me!
ā¦ and a few others! (Where are they???)
Have they taken on an unemployed HD designer?
Sticking a sidecar on it should improve the looks of it.
Unlikely to be eating my words when I have seen a real one.
YUK.
Just seen an excellent Diavel comment on the internet, āas camp as a field full of tentsā
Yup I can see Rob Halford on ne now!
It is aimed at a completely different market, is it better than other Harley types, yes !! This is what they are aiming for, a lot of Ducati owners also own a Harlyey, they can now have one that goes, stops and corners, a few dealers have taken deposits, I would think in the States it will be hugely popular.
Indiana anyone ?
Hi Keef,
Jilly might not want to say what she thinks and Martyn seems to be towing the party line, but I will !
ā¦and I think itās bloody awful, I can see where youāre coming from though loads of power to pull a chair and it does look like one of Guzziās poor attempts to open up new markets for their old tractors!
It could be a good source of a powerfull/grunty motor to build a special*, I predict them having the sort of re-sale value of a little used Indianna in the not too distant future.
There Iāve said it now !
Thatās any chance of me going on a free Ducati junket gone out of the window,
like that was ever going to happen. 
*A bit too much power for the 851/888 chassis, as the limit for one of those is around the 140 rwbhp mark, but could well make a very fast 748/916 based bike.
Of course if youāre into āPig Uglyā bikes you could always bolt the motor into a 999.
Steve R
Southern R
Almost agreed with you there untill you started slagging the 999.
leave orf 999
Northern R
Anyway th big news this week is Ducati have anounced a range of extras for the diavelā¦
Hi Northern R,
I thought Iād catch at least one fish with the last bit of my post. 
Howās it all going with you and Anne, I hope allās well with you both?
Iāve kept most of the weight off, still 3 + 1/2 stone lighter than I was when we stayed with Spaggy at the TT.
Nessieās lost a bit of weight as sheās now been fitted with a complete Titanium ankle and her heals been fused using Tiā bolts, sheās worth more in scrap now !
Steve R Southern version
Hey, I am towing any line it is my opinion !! Wait till I get you into bed again Mr R (Southern)
do you mean ātowing the lineā or ātoeing the lineā, Martyn?
Hi Martyn,
Itās not going to happen mate, people who kiss and tell donāt get a 2nd chance.
Thatās only two fish from one post, I must be slipping.
On another note do you remember saying that I could have the now defunct 851 membership number?
My memberships been renewed since then but Iāve still got my old number?
Iāll be gutted if someone else has now got it.
Steve R
They have not got it, thanbks for reminding me, I will have to speak to Frank of course.
[size=150]The only good thing about the Diavel is that Pete could reach the ground.[/size]
[size=150]I held my opinion until seeing one. After going to the bike show yesterday I have to say I donāt know what Ducati was thinking!! Pete and I where of the same opinion it is hideous and cheap looking.
But I suppose it will appeal to someone. People that saw it at the show while I was there didnāt seen to think it was right for Ducati. Although most that sat on it said it was a comfortable riding position. One lady that sat on it said ācould it be loweredā!![/size] [size=150]
It will be interesting to see how it rides. I will let you know my thoughts after test ride.[/size]
Saw the bike in the flesh yesterday, OOPs not fussed on it but there again they have joined all the other manufacturers in making pig ugly bikes. Should sell ok in America, but their not fussy anyway. Heard someone say they liked the back end and someone else said at least they trying to be differant.
More pre orders than Multistrada, what do we know !!