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Ducati Diavel 1260 and Yamaha Niken Win 2019 Red Dot for Design Awards

The new Ducati Diavel 1260 and and Yamaha Niken won the prestigious 2019 Red Dot for Design awards.
The judges award the accolades to products in terms of design and innovation.
Winners can display the Red Dot label on their products.

The just-launched Ducati Diavel 1260 and three-wheeled Yamaha Niken won the prestigious 2019 Red Dot for Design awards in Germany.

The awards recognize the most worthy and original design and innovation, since its inception in 1955. Winners are allowed to display the Red Dot label on their products.

A jury of 40 international design experts evaluate more than 5,500 products in different categories. Among them are motorcycles, cars, electronics, furniture, watches, retail, and so forth.

But although there is a winner in each category, only the top design is awarded the Best of the Best.

The 2019 Red Dot for Design award for the Ducati Diavel 1260 means the manufacturer has now won it the third time. Previous winners from Ducati were the Panigale 1199 in 2013 and XDiavel S in 2016. So, not only do the Italian bikes look good to us, even design experts think so.

Yamaha won an award for the Niken this year, no doubt for its three-wheel design execution. It was also the third Red Dot accolade for the Japanese manufacturer. Previous winners were the MT-07 in 2015 and XSR900 in 2017.

2019 Ducati Diavel 1260 Production Begins

Ducati has started production on the 2019 Ducati Diavel 1260.
The Diavel 1260 shares the 159 bhp 1,262cc DVT engine of the Multistrada 1260.
It also features lean sensitive traction control and Cornering ABS.

The first 2019 Ducati Diavel 1260 has rolled off the production line in Bologna, Italy. It was greeted at the entire factory with a toast and official speech by CEO Claudio Domenicali.

The Diavel 1260 was just unveiled last year and it will be delivered to the first customers by February.

It is the second generation Diavel. Ducati claims it is now more comfortable for the rider and passenger alike, besides being designed for “mixed roads.” The main highlight is the 1262cc Testastretta DVT 90^oV-twin engine which it shares with the Multistrada 1260. It produces 159 bhp at 9,500 RPM and 129 Nm of torque at 7,500 RPM. The DVT (Desmodromic Variable Timing) gives the engine smooth and predictable power throughout its rev range.

Apart from DVT, Ducati has also equipped the bike with an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU). The component enables the addition of lean sensitive traction control and cornering ABS.

As per Ducati’s tradition, the 2019 Diavel 1260 is offered in both standard and “S” model trims. The higher-spec’ed Diavel 1260S model features Öhlins suspension and Quick Shift Evo for up- and downshifts.

Both models still feature the Diavel’s signature 240mm-wide rear tyre.

2019 Ducati Diavel 1260 unveiled – 159hp of pure Italian muscle!

The latest generation 2019 Ducati Diavel 1260 has been introduced with even more power and sophistication.
The biggest highlight is its 1,262cc Ducati Testastretta DVT L-twin engine which produces 159hp and 129Nm of torque.
Its electronics package has been significantly-elevated with specs such as Cornering ABS, Wheelie Control, Power Launch Control, plus more.

Looking for pure Italian muscle? Well, look no further than the 2019 Ducati Diavel 1260 which is the next-generation power cruiser from Ducati with more power and agility than ever before. As stated by Ducati “the new Diavel 1260 combines the performance of a maxi-naked with the ergonomics of a muscle cruiser.” (more…)

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