Ride Review: The 2016 Ducati XDiavel Is A Weird But Intriguing Italian Cruiser

Via Lanesplitter: Ride Review: The 2016 Ducati XDiavel Is A Weird But Intriguing Italian Cruiser

Ducati’s first attempt at a cruiser, the original Ducati Diavel, was a lot of things—but it just didn’t have what people wanted from a cruiser. While it sold fairly well, Ducati felt like there was more of that XL-sized cruiser segment to be had. The XDiavel is Ducati’s attempt to embrace the cruiser spirit while keeping some of the Ducati ethos.

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