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Ducati Diavel AMG
$26,495 Engine type: dohc V-Twin Displacement: 1198cc Carburation: EFI Transmission speeds: 6 Final drive: chain Front brake: dual disc Rear brake: disc Wheelbase: 62.6 in. Seat height: 30.3 in. Fuel capacity: 4.4 gal. Claimed dry weight: 456 lb.
This special edition of the Diavel celebrates Ducati’s partnership in MotoGP with AMG, the high-performance wing of German auto-maker Mercedes-Benz. Forged five-spoke wheels, an all-new exhaust system and a horizontally ribbed seat upholstered in suedelike Alcantara set this model apart from the standard Diavel. Furthermore, the trellis-style frame, gas tank and passenger-seat cover are painted AMG Diamond White, which contrasts with the aluminum-trimmed carbon-fiber air intakes. Each bike is numbered, and an engine plate carries the signature of the factory worker who timed the Desmodromic valvetrain.
Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak
$21,995 Engine type: dohc V-Twin Displacement: 1198cc Carburation: EFI Transmission speeds: 6 Final drive: chain Front brake: dual disc Rear brake: disc Wheelbase: 60.2 in. Seat height: 33.5 in. Fuel capacity: 5.3 gal. Claimed dry weight: 423 lb.
Cycle World's Ten Best-winning 1200 S is the basis for Ducati’s top-of-the-line Multistrada, the bucks-up Pikes Peak special edition. You get all of the standard high-tech goodies—eight-stage traction control, electronically adjustable Öhlins suspension and anti-lock brakes—plus red, white and black Ducati Corse paint, a cut-down “racing” windscreen and various lightweight carbon-fiber accessories that further jazz up the bike’s appearance. Even the seat cover, with its sporty red stitching, is special. Like all current Ducatis, the 1200 S Pikes Peak comes with a 24-month, unlimitedmileage warranty.
Ducati 1199 Panigale/1199 Panigale S
$17,995/22,995 to 23,995 Engine type: dohc V-Twin Displacement: 1198cc Carburation: EFI Transmission speeds: 6 Final drive: chain Front brake: dual disc Rear brake: disc Wheelbase: 56.6 in. Seat height: 32.4 in. Fuel capacity: 4.5 in. Claimed dry weight: 362 lb.
Ducati’s world-championship-winning performance in World Superbike racing has led the way for the brand-new 1199 Panigale. This clean-sheet design is powered by a big-bore, short-stroke “Superquadra” engine that makes a claimed 195 crankshaft hp and redlines at 11,500 rpm. “Framing” this performance is a monocoque aluminum steering-head bracket that doubles as an airbox. A single-sided swingarm bolts to the rear of the engines cases. Also available: The 1199 Panigale S, the same sportbike fitted with LED headlights, electronically adjustable Öhlins suspension and forged three-spoke wheels. Add $1000for ABS.
Ducati Diavel/Diavel Chromo/Diavel Carbon
$17,495/18,995/19,995 Engine type: dohc V-Twin Displacement: 1198cc Carburation: EFI Transmission speeds: 6 Final drive: chain Front brake: dual disc Rear brake: disc Wheelbase: 62.6 in. Seat height: 30.3 in. Fuel capacity: 4.5/4.4/4.5 gal. Claimed dry wt.: 463/463/456 lb.
Think of the muscular Diavel as an Italian Yamaha VMax—minus the weight. Styled to look like a track sprinter about to explode from the starting blocks, the Diavel tips the scales at just 463 pounds. But there is no shortage of power. Ducati claims a whopping 162 hp and 94 ft.-lb. of torque delivered to the ground through a 240mm-wide rear tire. Standard features include ABS, Ducati Traction Control and Ducati Riding Modes. Also available: The Diavel Chromo and Diavel Carbon, essentially the same motorcycle fitted with either a chrome-plated gas tank or carbonfiber bodywork and forged aluminum wheels.
Ducati Multistrada 1200
The Multistrada 1200 is all about versatility, a bike designed to satisfy the demands of practically all riders. The special “Testastretta 11 degrees” engine is based on the liquid-cooled V-Twin that powered Ducati’s previous-generation 1198 Superbike and features three electronically actuated and controlled modes—Sport, Touring, and City and Enduro—that vary output from as little as 100 peak horsepower to as much as 150. There are three available packages: Standard, S Sport or S Touring. S models come with anti-lock brakes, eight-stage traction control and electronically adjustable Öhlins suspension.
$16,995 to $19,995 Engine type: dohc V-Twin Displacement: 1198cc Carburetion: EFI Transmission speeds: 6 Final drive: chain Front brake: dual disc Rear brake: disc Wheelbase: 60.2 in. Seat height: 33.5 in. Fuel capacity: 5.3 gal. Claimed dry weight: 423 lb.
Ducati Streetfighter S
Ready for a brawl? The bare-knuckles Streetfighter S packs a heavy punch: 155 hp and 85 ft.-lb. of torque from its Superbike-derived 1099cc V-Twin. It’s light on its feet, too, thanks to Öhlins suspension at both ends, forged aluminum wheels and a smattering of carbon-fiber bits. Ducati Traction Control and Ducati Data Analysis are standard equipment, and this year, you can choose from either Red or Race Titanium Matte paint. The Streetfighter S so impressed the editors of Cycle World magazine that they named it “Best OpenClass Streetbike” in 2009.
$18,995 Engine type: dohc V-Twin Displacement: 1099cc Carburetion: EFI Transmission speeds: 6 Final drive: chain Front brake: dual disc Rear brake: disc Wheelbase: 58.1 in. Seat height: 33.0 in. Fuel capacity: 4.4 gal. Claimed dry weight: 368 lb.
Ducati Hypermotard 1100 EVO SP
Super-hyper is one way of describing the Hypermotard 1100 EVO SP. This minimalist V-Twin streetbike is powered by Ducati’s 95-hp, air-cooled, dual-spark V-Twin for an over-the-top machine that’s ready for action on any road. It’s fitted with a slippery, frictionreducing coating on its long-travel, inverted 50mm Marzocchi fork. The Öhlins shock has a remote reservoir and is fully adjustable for preload and damping. Brembo Monobloc calipers and forged Marchesini wheels are standard equipment, as are Ducati Corsethemed paint, serrated footpegs with Teflon sliders and various carbon-fiber bits.
$14,495 Engine type: sohc V-Twin Displacement: 1078cc Carburetion: EFI Transmission speeds: 6 Final drive: chain Front brake: dual disc Rear brake: disc Wheelbase: 57.7 in. Seat height: 34.5 in. Fuel capacity: 3.3 gal. Claimed dry weight: 377 lb.
Ducati Monster 1100 EVO
Ducati thinned out the Monster line last year, combining the 1100 with the 1100 S to create the early-release 2012 1100 EVO. This higher-performing model is powered by a retuned version of the air-cooled V-Twin with revised inlet runners, 11.3:1 compression and more-aggressive cam timing that bump output up to 100 hp at 7500 rpm and 76 ft.-lb. of torque at just 6000. An exhaust system inspired by the Diavel’s two-can setup sets this model apart from the rest of the Monster family. In addition, an oil-bath clutch is said to reduce lever effort. Ducati Traction Control and ABS are standard equipment.
$11,995 Engine type: sohc V-Twin Displacement: 1078cc Carburetion: EFI Transmission speeds: 6 Final drive: chain Front brake: dual disc Rear brake: disc Wheelbase: 57.1 in. Seat height: 31.9 in. Fuel capacity: 3.6 gal. Claimed dry weight: 373 lb.
Ducati 848 EVO Corse SE/848 EVO
$14,995/$13,995 Engine type: dohc V-Twin Displacement: 849cc Carburation: EFI Transmission speeds: 6 Final drive: chain Front brake: dual disc Rear brake: disc Wheelbase: 56.3 in. Seat height: 32.6 in. Fuel capacity: 4.1 gal. Claimed dry weight: 370 lb.
Looking for rip-snorting V-Twin engine performance? Want razor-sharp cornering? Hoping for stop-on-a-dime brakes? Well, you’re looking at all of that and more in the 848 EVO Corse SE. This sleek, trackday-ready Italian sportbike starts with the 848 EVO engine in a race-proven chassis and adds 330mm front brake rotors (an increase in diameter of 10mm over the standard EVO discs) and a fully adjustable Öhlins shock. This red, white and black Corse-graphics model also comes with traction control and a quick shifter to further enhance your overall corner-carving experience. Also available: The standard 848 EVO, which is the same basic bike but with 320mm front-brake rotors, a Sachs shock and no traction control or quick shifter.
Ducati 848 Streetfighter
$12,995 Engine type: dohc V-Twin Displacement: 849cc Carburation: EFI Transmission speeds: 6 Final drive: chain Front brake: dual disc Rear brake: disc Wheelbase: 58.1 in. Seat height: 33.0 in. Fuel capacity: 4.4 gal. Claimed curb weight: 373 lb.
Who doesn’t love the laser-like handling of a no-holdsbarred racer-replica? But, man, those bikes can be uncomfortable if you’re not ripping around a racetrack. Based in large part on the 848 EVO, the 848 Streetfighter is fitted with a tall, low-back-friendly, tapered aluminum handlebar and lowered footpegs that give long legs a break. Ducati also ash-canned the full-wrap fairing found on the 848, exposing the steel trellis frame and wet-clutch-equipped, claimed 132-horsepower V-Twin. Traction control is standard on this naked middleweight, which is available this year in Ducati Red, Fighter Yellow or Dark Stealth.
Ducati Hypermotard 796
$10,295 Engine type: sohc V-Twin Displacement: 803cc Carburation: EFI Transmission speeds: 6 Final drive: chain Front brake: dual disc Rear brake: disc Wheelbase: 57.3 in. Seat height: 32.5 in. Fuel capacity: 3.3 gal. Claimed dry weight: 366 lb.
Similar in appearance and size to its bigger-bore brother, the Hypermotard 1100 EVO SR the Hypermotard 796 is powered by a smaller, lighter, 803 cc version of Ducati’s popular air-cooled 90-degree V-Twin. A wide handlebar and a flat, passenger-friendly seat provide a nearly upright, dirtbike-like riding position that is ideal for commuting and around-town riding or even chasing apexes on your favorite twisty road. Maybe the best part of the Hypermotard 796, though, is its very reasonable suggested retail price, which is just a few hundred bucks more than $10K.
Ducati Monster 796 ABS
$10,295 Engine type: sohc V-Twin Displacement: 803cc Carburation: EFI Transmission speeds: 6 Final drive: chain Front brake: dual disc Rear brake: disc Wheelbase: 57.1 in. Seat height: 31.5 in. Fuel capacity: 3.8/3.6 gal. Claimed dry weight: 373 lb.
Building on the entry-level Monster 696, this 803cc version of the same great, all-around motorcycle is a little taller, a little heavier and a little more powerful. The Monster 796 ABS comes with a micro-bikini fairing, a solo seat and anti-lock brakes. It’s available in Red, Diamond Black Silk or Artie White Silk. In addition, as with all of the other Monster models, there are nine “Monster Art” options—gas tank panels, bikini fairings, passenger seat covers and front fenders with decals and paint that pay tribute to famous Ducati logos and color schemes from the iconic Italian brand’s more than five decades of bike production.
Ducati Monster 696/Monster 696 ABS
Still looks great, now costs $200 less! When it debuted four years ago as an early-release 2009 model, the Monster 696 represented the beginning of the new Monster line, featuring a major styling and technical makeover. The frame is a hybrid cast-aluminum and steel-trellis unit, while power comes from an 80-hp air-cooled V-Twin. Recent updates include four-wayadjustable brake/clutch levers, a larger heat shield for the high-mounted mufflers and new engine cases that use vacural casting technology to save 2.2 pounds over the previous model’s. Also available: The Monster 696 ABS, the same great bike fitted with anti-lock brakes.
$8795/9295 Engine type: sohc V-Twin Displacement: 696cc Carburetion: EFI Transmission speeds: 6 Final drive: chain Front brake: dual disc Rear brake: disc Wheelbase: 57.1 in. Seat height: 30.3 in. Fuel capacity: 3.6/3.8 gal. Claimed dry weight: 355/359 lb.
