any one else

likewise, rode the diaval and 1100 Monster Evo back to back last night

The diaval is pretty unique. It feels genuinely light and rolls lovely around corners as long you plan appropriately. The one I rode one was set up in full-on 162bhp stonk mode and zero traction control, and can testify it would trounce a T on accelaration. Got a bit too keen in the latter half of the ride and wound it on then put it through a 15-20 degree corner only to be greeted by a pretty major tankslapper. Don't believe the MCN ********, this is nothing like a sports/super naked. It's still a cruiser, but gotta confess I thought it was great in every respect as long as you accept it's zero sports potential.

The monster 1100 evo is a completely different kettle of fish, it's a serious contender to those who like the T. The engine's lazier, but riding the waves of torque is lurrvvely. From the relatively short time I had on it I thought the handling was outstanding. You feel more pitched forward than the T but less so than the Duc Streetfighter. I'm gonna get me a decent length test ride to find out more....

Teasdale's (Thirsk) are having a launch weekend on the 21st May..... would be rude not to swing on by and have a butchers - dunno if thats the "official" launch date ?

Well shyte, Getting peed off with not being able to buy any bloody Italian bike. This is the bloody stupid Sit/Rep. ordered Tuono v4 paid deposit 3 MONTHS AGO then ordered Diavel red no bloody luck so rang about 12 ducati dealers to locate that courlor (NO) so getting desperate asked for red Multistrada (NO) So decided today to have a bloody good phone around. One dealer RYDERS of Bristol told me they have a red Diavel and when i said that i would visit shop within the hour (ALL CHANGE) OH NO WE HAVE SOLD THAT ONE BUT WE THINK WE HAVE ONE AT BRIDGWATER AND IF NOT WE HAVE ONE COMING IN MAY SOMETIME.. Yer Right. Phoned aprilia dealers Nothing but ******** answers from most but three Dealers All answered a truthfull F**K Knows. and then assured me that the first bikes over will be Demos Followed by Customers bikes normaly some weeks later.. and at a guess demos end of may and the others mid june and thats what there telling cutomers. Due to having Irate phone calls from customers. So if they arrive before so be it. So have finaly decided to Knock it on the head. Am def going for a Ducati as at least i have seen and sat on and rode one. And the other bad news is the black and yellow one are special order and almost def dearer. MESSENGER OF DOOM AND GLOOM. Bloody Italians. And just one more bit of news if you read into what testers are saying it bloody vibrates and the fuel injection is ultra sensative. No wonder it has traction control. But if one was del tomorrow would still most prob buy it. So off to the Ducatisti Forum. BUGGER. sEE YA pEEPS

Black and yellow dearer why? which testers are saying the fuel injection is sensitive? Be patient man,all good things come to he who waits,

interestin tae note that the V4Ts the journos were awe testin wiz messed aboot wi specially fur the testin..... ride height specially altered, fancy rubber fitted, optional extra steering damper fitted, amongst other things.....

....mmmm maks ye wonder why.....handlin issues? Doesn,t really represent a true test on whit us average joes will be buyin does it.

Startin tae like the waspish lookin beast a bit tho......

rico said:

interestin tae note that the V4Ts the journos were awe testin wiz messed aboot wi specially fur the testin..... ride height specially altered, fancy rubber fitted, optional extra steering damper fitted, amongst other things.....

....mmmm maks ye wonder why.....handlin issues? Doesn,t really represent a true test on whit us average joes will be buyin does it.

Startin tae like the waspish lookin beast a bit tho......

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Im sure that when they were on the road test the bike was standed and the reports seemed good they had been alted for the track test.
mine when it comes will be on the road as i dont have the cash for the track this year. im pretty sure that the r comes with a damper atleast i hope it does
we will all find out this month anyway.

did ye check oot the articles in BIKE and MCN...mibbe gie ye some mair info

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Teasdale's (Thirsk) are having a launch weekend on the 21st May..... would be rude not to swing on by and have a butchers - dunno if thats the "official" launch date ?

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Looks like it could be as J&L are having there launch the same day.
rico a must have read most if not all the reports over and over,. most seem to like it on the road plenty of grunt (good news for me) and loved it on the track (bigger tyre, shock off the rsv4r,ohlins damper) things we could all do if we were fast riders like the testers.
Me well am not fast and won,t be on the track as ive put everything into buying it. people will no doubt read this and think "not fast, no track why bother." well because i think it will be a great road bike.

I spoke with mersyside Aprilli at the thundersprint on sunday, they will have the demonstrator available to ride on the 21st.
THe 2 blokes there were really looking forward to it, especially if it rides anywhere near as good as the rsv4r with the APRC, which at an extra 1200 quid or so it apparently a must have.

Super Bike has a good artical in it July 2011 issue.
Quote " More comfort than a Speed Triple, Quicker than anything you've ever ridden.
APRC version £11495 otr.

After yesterdays launch its time to return to my first post and ask ANY 1 put a deposit down.

New here but I have bought one. Originally promised a black one first week in June as dealer told me yellow (my first choice) was not being built until late June for mid July deliveries. I've now changed that to yellow as I managed to get the number for Piaggio UK's sales manager and spoke to her about my colour dilemma. She has allowed my dealer to swap my order to yellow but maintain the delivery date of first week in June which was supposed to be my black one.

In short, dealers know nothing, even Aprilia's sales manager and Piaggio's import manager are saying different things about delivery dates.

If the V4 TUO plate is still for sale Grumpy, how much do you want for it? Faringdon's not far from me btw ;-)

Hi, sorry for long wait for an answer but been Trucking in France but now on two weeks Hols. As iv now bought a Diavel the plates for sale. As for price it Aint gonna be cheap, as it cost me a fair amount to buy it direct from DVLA Swansea its never been atatched to another Vehicle And i bought it before the DVLA team new of the new tuonos V4 Models anouncment. As Aprila owners new they would almost certainly make a V4 naked but we could,nt be sure they would name it TUONO So took a gamble and won. So rather than discus price on site you can ring me on 07809538212. I did have a plate made up the way i would have had it. I could E mail you a photo of it.. But it was roughly On the left side where the Euro GB sighn is i had an Aprilia Badge then V4 on the top line then TUO SECOND LINE The on the bottom where the plate makers name goes i put NO BUT DIDNT TAKE THE PISS BY MAKING IT TO BIG, Its worth buying the bike just to put the plate on. And as it happens that Yellow coulour was the one i ordered, that will be the one to have. So hope to hear from you and enjoy the bike mate its an awsome thing to ride But word of warning to others if it aint got the tricky bits people are going to get Hurt unless your realy restrained on the right wrist, And it aint gonna be worth **** on resale the dealers wont want them back in the showroom without them. So wise choice.

Cheers for the reply but I ain't breaking the bank for it. I can get a V4 plate plus my initials for £400 Inc transfer so I'll probably go for that as I can keep it if I sell the Tuono.

Enjoy the Diavel. They are supposed to be awesome. Only bettered by the V4R ;-)