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2016 Ducati Diavel Spotted Again During Testing in Europe

The Italian motorcycle maker, Ducati is gearing up to big-bang in the global automobile market to launch 2016 Diavel that caught again and again during testing. As we mentioned in our earlier reports that the Ducati Diavel has been spied while trials in Germany. Now, once again the bike has been caught during testing in Europe. According to test mules, it looks like a cruiser motorcycle that it is featured with a new frame. It has also used a major component i.e. a new belt drive system that is used for the power transfer to the rear wheel.

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In addition, the test mule offers a rattling look as it is given power cruiser with a new identity. The motorcycle gives a dynamic balancing power as it is featured with ohlins suspensions. The rear suspension has been redesigned horizontally under the exhaust and seat. The rear forward set foot-pegs and swept back handlebars give a comfortable riding position for the rider. The under belly exhaust that holds short twin outlet offers a cool look.

Mechanically, the power of the bike comes from the 1198cc engine that uses a Desmodromic Variable Timing (DVT) technology. The motor is already used in the 2015 Multistrada. The powerful engine delivers a maximum power of 160 BHP and a peak torque of 136 Nm. The motor is coupled to a six speed transmission.

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Furthermore, The Ducati Diavel will increase the company's sale in the US market. It seems that the new version Diavel might be offered in two variants- a cruiser like spy image and a standard power cruiser alike to the current model. The new Diavel is to be unveiled at the EICMA 2015 that will be organized in November at Milan in Italy.

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