Ducati XDiavel - First Ride Thoughts

Quick little video and some first thoughts on our trip across the pond to California for the press launch of Ducati's brand new X Diavel.
More detailed story to come on www.44teeth.com
(Cameo by the legend of Shakey Byrne at the start ;)

[@Ducati_NorthEurope]

Great review, fantastic to have you on the launch

[@DWIDrivingWithIan]

This is the best kind of review. Rather than a regular reviewer who just talks at the camera man, you have a dialog with the people watching.

[@BScalesguitar]

casually chatting with Shakey, Guy Martin, John McWilliams... etc etc. Massive congrats are in order for you and Al, you've both worked your asses off to bring this all to us and deserve all of it!

[@lukemarshall1475]

John McGuiness...

[@BScalesguitar]

luke marshall I was thinking of John Mcpint and Jeremy McWilliams, excuse me for the error haha :P

[@onthethrottle9230]

+Brandon Scales God I laughed at that mistake! haha!

[@BScalesguitar]

ash bandicoot feel like a fool xD

[@tuitaco]

the most casual motorcycle journalist channel without any fluff, love it. keep it up!

[@tsa567]

You guys are really hitting your stride now! What I love about this channel is that you ave taken a step away from the turgid bike reviews you get elsewhere, whilst still keeping it informative and down to earth. The hard work is definitely paying off, and is certainly appreciated!

[@Jackorias]

Ahh the legend that is Shakey, what a guy!

[@TomRiley7R]

LOVE the cleanliness of the cockpit - so nice and tidy! Great video as always

[@ParisGentlemandriver]

Awesome work and format, you guys are now really moving to a next step. Congrats !

[@LambChopRides]

Great review love the fact your now at launches, well done buddy living the dream!

[@banditBrian]

really feels like you guys are getting big as a bike review team. congrats guys

[@jon-paulearles6209]

Press launch, roaming reporter BvG....awesome, really enjoyed that. I'm so pleased you've not gone all 'formal' still have you style of Vlog, with great content/review to take in AND be entertained.....bike manufacturers take note! Send those invites out....all expenses paid!

[@MrKiddoMoto]

Great review Baron! The content of 44Teeth is getting more and more interesting... As for the bike, it looks awesome! But I'm not sure it's the future of cruisers. We could have thought the same about the Yamaha VMax or the Harley VRod when they were introduced on the market. As you know, cruiser riders are usually pretty conservative (it's not a criticism...).

[@hellspawn007]

+MrKiddo While I agree that cruiser guys are usually pretty conservative (I own a dyna myself), it really depends on the market you are talking about, the V-ROD/Night Rod Special is a damn good seller here in Brazil, last I checked it was the top selling HD in 2013/14, while the touring models usually dominate the US market. However, aside from a similar riding position, these XDiavels are on another level tech-wise. While both the v-rod and vmax have a similar formula: an agressive look, higher performance engine (compared to the old TC96/103/110 models) and such, they are still very heavy and somewhat tech free. These XDiavels are smaller, over a 100 lbs lighter, have traction control, better lean angle, different riding modes, better suspension, basically a lot of the bells and whistles you'd only find on a high end big trail or sportsbike. There is definitely a market for it and it helps that they come with a Ducati pedigree.

[@gregfink8845]

Great review and you made a lot of sense in saying that this is kinda of what the future of cruisers is going to be like.

[@sandydennylives1392]

It's been a looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong wait. Thank you.

[@frankstormfield7646]

B-e-a-utiful. Loving this format for a motorcycle journalist channel btw. First one i've actually subbed to. Keep it up!

[@FortyFourTeeth]

+Frank Stormfield thanks Frank, we are trying! :)

[@espontaneo0]

+44Teeth Baron is a win

[@ProtestTheHero246]

That area you're riding in is one of my favorites. Hundreds of miles of good roads, light traffic, and no lights. Plus, year round riding in SD.

[@tutkeraly3]

This channel is gold! Quality content from the both of you! Keep it up! :D Ride safe! :)

[@CNCycle]

Cool to see you around our area.

[@krissrock]

keyless ignition is heaven sent! No more forgetting your key in your bike while you have your lunch for someone to ride off with it!

[@pitrideradz]

Nice to see Shakey at the beginning Baron. A real hero on a motorcycle, not many are gifted with bike craft like his. Do you ever have to reality check in these sorts of situations? haha

[@Juuul89]

You guys are gonna be huge!

[@OhhhPuzL]

I have to say that the diavel is my most favourite bike ever because it's the ultimate cruiser!!

[@neilcole4844]

Two heroes at once,Shakey and the Baron..............bliss!

[@williamzoom]

When Baron is in America it just feels so right!

[@joestrother2583]

Credit where it's due, nicely done on the bike ride showing the riders pov from the saddle, as it always should be.

[@TheSwissMotard]

Loving the production value on these videos, not as convinced by the bike though.

[@ArkaosMotovlogs]

Great video, definitely enjoying the content starting off this year, looking forward to see what the rest of the year holds!

[@lukedalli91]

Baron :) the new formats great. Fantasic channel for anyone who just simply likes bikes. keep up the fantastic work guys. Both of you

[@DawnPatrolMoto]

That short intro was really well done. Diggin this channel

[@pierrederesistance]

good old shakey goes straight into press mode. an unusually reserved road test for him I reckon.

[@lumuns3206]

oh awesome, was just about to send a message to see if you'd be reviewing this. nice one!

[@AMPJ08]

Liked your conclusion that is the future of cruisers. Great to see you evolving to this role of making reviews, well done you have all my support Baron!!! I think it will be a bike that will overwhelm many cruiser riders, because it is fast (I know I had a Diavel), so people tend to get intimidated by it.

[@jamesavery2883]

Just refreshed and yep, your right. Thanks for the video bud.

[@1997TL1000]

Wow that's completely awesome! SHAKEY! THE MAN!

[@BorisOnBikes]

Great review of the X-Diavel. I wondered how it was. Sort of bummed out that we didn't get to grab that coffee, but I understand you are a very busy man. Safe travels! Looking forward for the next video. :)

[@FortyFourTeeth]

+Boris on Bikes sorry man - i've been cutting this all day and the others couldnt make it as its raining (lame! ;). I'll be back for an extended trip and promise we can hang out. BvG

[@BorisOnBikes]

+44Teeth No worries buddy! Next time you visit, please don't bring your London weather to "Sunny San Diego" ;)

[@FortyFourTeeth]

+Boris on Bikes haha, i'll try my best not to ruin your city ;)

[@peymey]

+44Teeth realy happy about you teaming up with BVG. Good content, keep up !

[@orangeorphan]

I'm from San Diego and I've ridden all those roads. What's strange is that they seemed to have guided you away from all the best motorcycle roads! I guess because the Diavel isn't a sports bike and they just wanted to cruise, but wow, you missed some of the best roads in California. Too bad. Cool video non the less .

[@Monst3r562]

Wow. You were in California and I didn't get to meet you. Super bummed.

[@saisr1]

Another great job. Personally I think this should have been the original Diavel. Glad you had at least some sunny weather.

[@MotoErgoSum]

Looks like it's pretty much just the pegs that limit the lean angle. I wouldn't be surprised if when Rizoma comes out with sets for forward and mid it bumps that up a few degrees. @7:05 is what I was waiting for.

[@heathy912]

There's a real market opening up for these modern cruisers, Kawasaki did a budget version with their ER6 engine, Vulcan S, let's hope manufacturers keep it up and it takes off

[@Atamtnbt]

Thank you! Finally a bike review that doesn't use the marketing waffle as the script! As for the Black Widows~ I think that is the reason I've never tried the Diavel, but up to this moment I wasn't sure why. Great video.

[@renton1664]

I was wondering how they were going to get around the law with the tyre being the furthest bit sticking out. Nice idea wrapping it around like that. Does that conform to UK law too? Excellent video too!

[@Bikieman]

This bike is just pure testosterone. I love it, only seen the older Diavel in person last week for the first time and what a beast it is.

[@DJMotoVlogs]

Very interesting motorcycle. Hopefully I can attend a Ducati demo this summer.

[@themorganator]

great review BvG! Not normally my thing but I'm definitely going to check it out. Keyless riding sounds great to me!

[@H4RRYxj]

loving the 44 teeth content. not a massive fan of cruisers but that bike does look quite tidy.

[@bernardomotard]

this guy totally sounds like BaronVonGrumble.. 😛

[@topgearrulz007]

+Bernardo Santos thats because it is.

[@bernardomotard]

Callum Hodgson i was being ironic man hahahaha

[@topgearrulz007]

Oh gotcha ;)

[@Chivas6]

+Bernardo Santos That is not irony. When did everyone stop understanding what the word ironic means? Ironic doesn't mean facetious or sarcastic, nor does it mean coincidental...

[@bernardomotard]

Chivas6 dont you see the smiley with the tongue out in the bottom of my original comment? God damn man. Wisen up.

[@fueltoblaze1554]

I heard from another video that it was 40 degrees for this bike and 41 for the standard Diavel.

[@theall-goodvanlife4661]

Great video, even chillin with shakey niceeeee. . .

[@paneuropeanian5220]

Great content. Did you find your groin aches the next day after trying to keep your legs tucked in? I rode a Harley to the coast and back once which made muscle ache that I didn't know I had!

[@TheKruxed]

Lets hope you get to hop on the Livewire project Baron. Theres a few new cruisers coming which raise the bar away from the typical old style. For me its probably the sexiest bike possible after a couple of mods

[@BernardsSumner]

How comparable are super-cruisers like this and the VMAX to the super-nakeds like the S1000r and your very own Super Duke?

[@CajunGreenMan]

Dukes of Hazzard?! CA is about as far from the deep south as possible. Hopefully, having been born and raised in the deep south. In designing the bike around the engine, it seems to me Ducati is not only trying to break into the American cruiser market, but to redefine what a cruiser is and can do, while totally kicking American cruiser market share in the ass in the process. I like your videos, look forward to demo riding the XDiavel when it gets here on the demo tour. You not only entertain, but educate. Keep up the great work!

[@TwoWheelReview]

The Diavel must sound brutal with a decent exhaust!

[@christosarvanitidis1817]

I've got the same issues with the false neutrals on my 1200 monster as well. You just get used to the required pressure on the gear shifter after a while but indeed it's annoying.

[@AJHDuk]

Great video, just surprised you went to attend San Diego but didn't get invited to one in Italy which would make more sense and it's closer too, or maybe you fancied flying all the way out to SD... Great video!

[@hampshirebiker4634]

Great video as always. You mention in a few videos about the bike sound not coming out? What about using an external mic RJ style to capture bike sound? Would be a great addition to the videos to get a true sound of the bikes

[@Porkycheun]

I can imagine that akward moment during the key exchange thing with everyone wondering which belongs to what bike... ^^

[@tigerscott9788]

Very cool review but on a side note what backpack are you wearing? Cheers

[@minazmorgul]

So does that mean that next year there will be a launch control in the Panigales?

[@shauncarlpope33]

This is how bike reviews should be done. Thumbs in the upward direction

[@Voltikz95]

Baron, any chance for a video on what camera and mic you use? be it here on 44 or your own channel?

[@stirlingshire]

Good initial review. Have you ever ridden the standard Diavel? If I were to go to a Ducati, personally, it would be to get away from a cruiser style bike. Glad you clarified about your "losers on cruisers" comment, I was starting to feel a bit crushed.

[@jamie3731]

Good review Monsieur Grumble. It was honest and not just a Ducati jizz off. I have the current Diavel and won't be changing it for the cruiser xD. I get Ducati want to crack the US and good luck to them. Loving 44teeth too.

[@Phillsen]

Is it just the video-compression or are that roads really bad? And what does it sound with the stock exhaust? With your mic it sounds a bit tame but sure, its really hard to estimate with a voice mic.

[@shiftin5thto6th]

baron, after spending some time in the states would you ever consider moving here?

[@RevvedUpBiker]

Still got that Ducatti sound. The throaty barking growl. You definitely know you're riding a Ducatti.

[@chrislamar9036]

Great Video! Quick question; I have the older model Diavel and while I love it, she is a bitch at low speeds sometimes, (Especially when cold...) very lumpy...How is this new version? Does the belt drive really make that much of a difference? Thanks Baron!

[@mountainbikerpaul2267]

You probably need to have the pegs further forward then you could grip the tank easier most likely. I didn't like the first Diavel much as I cant stand cleaning chains and love having feet forward, this new machine with belt and forward controls has me interested for sure. Nice review Baron, thanks!

[@fadliawan]

Wow Baron, you even managed to bring your helmet to the US!

[@seantorbett2889]

Holy shit! That is Shakey Byrne! Nice company you keep there! Looking forward to watching BSB again. Go Shakey! Very nice review. I've got the 2011 Diavel and love it to pieces, so I was taken aback by the feet-forward pegs and belt drive. Seems like they went too far to the cruiser (dark) side. Have you ridden the earlier model?

[@onthethrottle9230]

Premium video with a premium bike.

[@lloydperry3154]

great review Baron, im loving what 44t is doing lately. I have a couple requests. 1, would you able to do more middle weight bike reviews such as as the mv agusta f3 00 and the 750 gsxr 2, would it be possible to do some reviews on older bikes such as the ducati 848 evo

[@hxgianni1]

Nice video, The day I switch to Cruiser bikes, this is the one for me, hands down; Can't wait to go see my sales guy to test this beauty out, Cheers!

[@catdaddyrachel]

baron, What size are your RST pants? Ive got long dancers legs like yourself and was looking to get the RST pants.

[@anthonyrgray]

I purchased the 2015 Diavel Carbon Red and the Sachs suspension is just awful..........the front feels like a jack hammer and rear bottoms out. It looked like your fillings got rattled a bit on the Xdiavel. How did you find the suspension?

[@bluebird7108]

Your helmet and suit are awesome, can you tell me what model are those ?

[@armv7-m603]

How tall are you? I'm 6'3(191 cm), just curious if it would be comfortable for someone of my height.

[@nicoow99]

he is 6'4

[@artsbest1]

In American dollars what's the price tag on the S model? And does that fat back tire cause turning problems?

[@dinxsy8069]

What lid were you using in this vid Mr BVG? Looks a treat with those gold decals.

[@FortyFourTeeth]

+Dinxsy AGV Carbon Pista GP with bonus golden Jizz.

[@dinxsy8069]

44Teeth Holy crap, out of my price range, i will buy some of your Jizz once i get my bike panels. Jizz on my bike!

[@9mmArts]

+44Teeth you seen the camo/carbon one they bought out looks insane

[@andyandreson3989]

Ah, my old home in San Diego. I'm intrigued by this bike. I hope it causes some of the other V-Twin makers to up their game a bit. Harley will go kicking and screaming into the advanced technology age (well, more like Harley riders will). Looks great, can't wait to demo one.

[@erikgee123]

Lovely video. Feels like your channel really has its footing now. (Also please tell me what the taillights were on Fagan's BSB ducat i:) )

[@FortyFourTeeth]

+Erik Gustafson thanks Erik. There are no lights on his BSB bike...?

[@erikgee123]

+44Teeth Definitely a small LED bar under the tail in the centre. Check out 44T Blog Sessions: Ducati Cup at Cadwell Park BSB @ 7:49

[@erikgee123]

Been wanting to do something similar on RSV4 track bodywork

[@FortyFourTeeth]

+Erik Gustafson ahh - its probably the rain light..

[@DelhiDownShift]

Great review as always baron!

[@windyrun7979]

Enjoyed the video..appreciate hearing your thoughts on how it feels to ride especially with that whopper rear tire :) Heard from an interview with Ducati rep that bike has cornering ABS which is pretty impressive for a cruiser

[@INNOVVDashCam]

Enjoy your review, that's so great! Keep on bro!!

[@samkovacs9390]

love the video just subscribed look forward to more videos from baron and alster

[@AndreasZwyssig]

Subbed. I see potential in this channel! I hope it will grow.

[@AwareWolfOnWheels]

I'd have to chop at elast 2" off each bar end.

[@hudsonquay]

I think a big part of the appeal of a cruiser is the heritage and the fact they're unchanged, so not sure the Diavel will convince cruiser purists to switch their allegiance. However it may convince riders who appeciate cruiser ergonomics but want cutting edge modern technology. They seem to be selling well in NZ so Ducati are doing something right.

[@slanktapper]

Baron, what backpack are you rocking? or is that a camel bag? Great new format.

[@cogangeezer]

Hey Baron & 44Teeth , great videos fair play great entertainment . Was wondering with these days of electric motorcycles taking on the petrol driven kind now in the racing world will you be doing any reviews on bikes like say the Lightning LS 218 , with its 0 to 60 in 1 to 2 seconds 218 mph top end and 200 Hp , 218 ft lbs torque , its got to be worth a look . I know alot of folks are still a bit freaked out about the thought of electric driven vehicles but there here to stay and starting to outdo their petrol driven rivals in some area"s ........... To keep up with the times you should include them in your reviews , ime sure youd have fun with those performance figures aswell !

[@CoyoteMTB77]

Nice on 44t and bvg 👌, I'd have cut a limb off to have been invited there. Plus getting an into from BSB legend @67shakey is the dogs danglies!!

[@kie1an196]

It would appear that Ducati really do have a problem with their bikes hitting a False neutral. I've got the new Monster 821 and in the first few months I was hitting them pretty frequently. Can be frustrating / scary when you hit a fast corner and were relying on some engine braking to get your speed down for it, then you find yourself briefly coasting just before said corner. As for the video good job 👍

[@TheGh02t]

Really great video 44teeth! Quick questions; what was the engine heat like on the bike and did the break feel and performance adequate on the standard bike? Once again awesome video and loving the context that you guys are producing.

[@FortyFourTeeth]

+TheGh02t heat was reasonable - quite nice as it was actually pretty chilly in the morning! Brakes are totally adequate on the standard - but the m50's are the nuts.

[@duncanIME]

Off topic: What AGV helmet are you wearing?

[@Gigizverka47]

great vid man , just out of curiosity how tall are you ?? Thanks !

[@AW4WAL]

The obvious comparison is with the Harley V-Rod; I would love your thoughts.

[@tripsis1]

One of the only things I would change about your videos lads is you need subtitles often when other people are talking to Baron whilst he is in his helmet.

[@khawajadotd]

The people you talk to don't usually get picked up by the mic very well, and turning the volume up doesn't work because your voice is quite loud. I had the same issue with the enduro sessions video too. Maybe adjust the volume in editing? add captions? I dunno I'm enjoying the content lately, just wanted to give some feedback.