Ducati Diavel 'double reveal' in Rome and Dortmund

In Italy, the public première took place at the Motodays show at the Fiera di Roma, while in Germany the Motorräder Dortmund show at the Messe Westfalenhallen in Dortmund, was the other premiere venue.

Both events ran from March 6-9, and follow the Diavel's preview in Geneva on March 3, where the bike was unveiled during Volkswagen Group Night on the eve of the 84th International Motor Show in Geneva.

With high demand forecast for the Bologna-built sport cruiser, deliveries to Ducati stores around the world are scheduled to start from April 2014 onwards.

Visitors to Motodays had the opportunity to purchase items from the new Ducati Apparel 2014 collection and meet official Ducati Superbike Team rider, Davide Giugliano.

Motorräder Dortmund is the largest motorcycle spring trade fair in Germany, with around 100,000 visitors. Ducati's stand at the German event took up a whopping 350 square metres, presenting the complete 2014 range in addition to the Ducati Apparel collection.

Available in standard and 'carbon' versions, the Ducati Diavel features the latest 162hp version of the Testastretta 11 Dual Spark engine, a new exhaust system and latest technological elements such as the new full-LED headlight.

The new model follows what Ducati call their "Performance Redefined" philosophy, using cutting-edge innovation and technology to provide a smoother, safer and more rider-friendly experience.

Other Diavel features include full LED illumination, ABS, Ducati Traction Control and Ducati Riding Modes, 240 section rear tyre, and 205kg dry weight (Carbon model).

Standard finish is 'Dark Stealth', comprising a black trellis frame and black wheels. The Diavel Carbon offers the choice of traditional Ducati Red over Matte Carbon with red frame or new Star White over Matte Carbon with white frame, both with black, forged Marchesini wheels.

Both the Ducati Diavel standard and Diavel Carbon will start to arrive in Ducati stores around the world from April 2014 onwards. Australia's initial allocation is expected in late May, early June.

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