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2011 Ducati Diavel Diamond Black

After unveiling the 2011 Diavel two months ago, Ducati is already offering a special edition for it: Diamond Black. As the name suggests, this edition Ducati replaces the originally presented pearl white with a brand new diamond black with black frame. The new scheme will be further enhanced with black anodized headlamp body and lateral air intakes. It will be available starting February next year.

The new Diavel is powered by a Ducati Testastretta 11° engine - developed directly from the incredibly powerful, world-beating race engines of Ducati Corse. With its 162hp and colossal 94lb-ft (127.5Nm) of torque, the Diavel Testastretta 11° engine is all about authentic Ducati Desmodromic performance. The revised intake and exhaust ports combined with radical adjustment of the cam timing have enabled Ducati to achieve a fantastic torque curve at low rpm, which remains strong through a wider rev-range.

Press release after the jump.

Press release

Unveiled by Ducati at the Milan International Motorcycle Show last month, the innovative new Ducati Diavel will now also roll out in a stunning diamond black colour scheme following huge interest from enthusiastic show visitors.

Having grabbed global attention at the show, the Italian manufacturer collected instant feed-back from thousands of passionate motorcyclists viewing the bike for the first time and now respond immediately with an update to the Diavel colour options.

While the Diavel Carbon in “red carbon” (gloss red over matte carbon weave) with red frame and “black carbon” (both gloss and matte carbon weave) with black frame, was overwhelmingly loved alongside the Diavel in traditional Ducati Red, Ducati’s response now replaces the originally presented pearl white with a brand new diamond black with black frame. The new scheme will be further enhanced with black anodised headlamp body and lateral air intakes.

The new colour has already been introduced to production and will be available alongside the entire Diavel range in February next year.

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Honda reveals new colours for some of its most popular models at the 2010 Intermot show in Cologne. The two new options for the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade include the HRC factory race-inspired tricolour and the stealth looking all graphite black. Similar to it’s bigger brother, the CBR600RR gets the tricolour and graphite black, but there is a new design for the electro generation. Honda’s design team have gone with a bright orange with faux exposed internals. Unfortunately, the specifications for both machines remain the same.

The VFR1200F will also be available in a new colour version – an exclusive Black Metallic/Silver Metallic designed to complement its distinctive bodywork. In the naked range a dynamic new red colour option is added to the CBF1000F ABS. Honda’s On/Off bikes will also sport new colours, including a new Tricolour option for the XL1000V ABS Varadero and a new Grey Metallic version for the XL700V ABS Transalp, while two new colours bring the ever-popular NT700V ABS Deauville right up to date.

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2010 Aprilia Shiver Review and Pictures

The Aprilia Shiver hasn't been quite the success the Italian manufacturer had hoped for, largely due to a bland color scheme according to the motorcycle's importers. While Ducati is pushing Monsters like hot cakes, Aprilia haven't had the same success with its Shiver, which was launched in 2007.

I must admit that I've agreed with the importers about the bike's appearance, and what a change in that respect the 2010 Aprilia Shiver 750 ABS is. Italian racing red tubular frame and more thought into an eye-catching set of decals has sort of already done it for me.

But that's not all--Aprilia has made changes to the Shiver ergonomics, too, with a narrower more comfortable seat and re-positioned foot-pegs. The handlebar position has been altered as well. It is comfortable, as I discovered on a beautiful stretch of road in the south of France.

I spent half the day on the Shiver and the rest on the Dorsoduro Factory and there's a major difference in comfort to the Shiver's benefit. In addition to being more comfortable, the Shiver is now more sport-oriented. The pegs and handlebar has been adjusted to give the bike more front-end feel with more weight over that front.

The mixed steel-trellis and aluminum-plate frame is the most desirable feature on the Shiver. That's what gives the Shiver a sporty feel over all other features. The Shiver rides great through the corners. And, despite having, for Aprilia, basic suspension, the feel is great.

The Shiver is a bike that loves corners due to that quality chassis from Noale. Despite being heavier than the top competitors Shiver feels solid and easy to throw through the corner combinations. The brakes have been upgraded with wavy discs for the 2010 model and the ABS system works well.

The Aprilia Shiver features the most powerful version of the 750cc V-twin engine--it produces 95 horsepower @ 9000 rpm. I still have to use the six-speed gearbox like a laboring ant, but on these southern French roads its only fun.

The Shiver 750 has more emphasis on the top-end power than the Dorsoduro so at the top-end revs things happen quickly and I found myself wanting more over rev capacity for the fastest corners. In Sport mode, the throttle is aggressive and not the smoothest throttle in the world.

In Touring mode, though there's not a hiccup reaching the top-end through a much smoother midrange. I didn't try Rain mode as it's only for, yes you guessed it, a rainy day. It's easy to select modes, but as you use the starter button the engine must be running for you to change them. You can change the riding mode while riding, but only with a closed throttle.

The 2010 Shiver is now a lot more "Italian" and doesn't share the same dull silver grey paintjob from Piaggio's scooter range. The ergonomics are better on both the comfort and the sport side. Midrange is decent enough but fairly high in the revs for a V-twin.

The brakes are great even with ABS and the Shiver handles better than the engine can do. All in all, the Aprilia Shiver 750 is a great intro into Italian bikes and V-twins.

APRILIA Shiver 750 - 2010	Motorcycle Specifications
Engine type	Aprilia V90 four-stroke longitudinal 90° V-twin engine, liquid cooled, double overhead camshaft with mixed gear/chain timing system, four valves per cylinder.
Fuel	Unleaded petrol
Bore and stroke	92 x 56.4 mm
Total engine capacity	749.9 cc
Compression ratio	11: 1
Maximum power at crankshaft	95 hp at 9,000 rpm
Maximum torque at crankshaft	8.25 kgm at 7,000 rpm
Fuel system	Ride by Wire integrated engine control system.
Ignition	Digital electronic ignition integrated with injection system.
Start up	Electric
Exhaust system	2 into 1 exhaust system in 100% stainless steel with three-way catalytic converter and lambda probe
Alternator	450 W at 6,000 rpm
Lubrication	Wet sump
Gearbox	6 speeds, drive ratio: 1st 36/14 (2.57) 2nd 32/17 (1.88) 3rd 30/20 (1.5) 4th 28/22 (1.27) 5th 26/23 (1.13) 6th 25424 (1.04)
Clutch	Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically operated
Primary drive	Straight cut gears, drive ratio: 60/31 (1.75)
Secondary drive	Chain. Drive ratio: 16/44
Chassis	Modular tubular steel frame fastened to aluminium side plates by high strength bolts. Removable rear subframe.
Front suspension	Upside down fork with Æ 43 stanchions. Wheel travel 120 mm.
Rear suspension	Aluminium alloy swingarm; with swingarm stiffener brace. Hydraulic shock absorber with adjustable rebound and preload. Wheel travel 130 mm.
Brakes	Front: Dual Ø Æ320 mm Wave stainless steel floating discs. Radial callipers with four pistons. Metal braided brake pipe. 2-channel Continental ABS system
	Rear: Wave stainless steel disc Æ 240 mm. Single piston calliper Metal braided brake pipe.
Wheel rims	Aluminium alloy Front: 3.50 X 17" Rear: 5.5 x 17"
Tires	Radial tubeless tyres; front: 120/70 ZR 17 rear: 180/55 ZR 17
Dimensions	Max. length 2,265 mm Max. width 810 mm (at handlebar) Max. height 1,135 mm (at instrument panel) Saddle height 800 mm Centre to centre distance 1,440 mm Trail 109 mm Steering angle 25.7°
Tank	15 lt

2010 Aprilia Shiver
2010 Aprilia Shiver
2010 Aprilia Shiver
2010 Aprilia Shiver

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