Honda has officially selected the Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP as the official tyre for their latest 2020 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade and Fireblade SP. Recognised as the top-performing street tyre from Pirelli’s extensive range of quality rubbers, the third-gen Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP is highly recognized as one of the ‘good stuff’ by elite superbike riders around the globe. (more…)
1. The Ducati Diavel 1260S is 90% new.
That’s right, almost the entire bike is new, only the headlight, tail light and the dash has been carried over, and that too from the X-Diavel. Everything from the mud guards to the swing arm and even the tyres are all new.
2. The bike is longer than before.
Just by a few mm, but the longer wheelbase makes a world of difference especially in long sweeping corners. The bike feels more stable and more like a cruiser, but with a mighty engine to match its power cruiser persona.
3. The standard is only available in one colour while the S is available in 2 colours.
Ducati found that the Diavel was hugely popular in black colour and then chose to offer it only on the high-spec S version. The standard version is available in the sandstone grey colour seen here, which is also available on the S version. Disappointed? Don’t be. The sandstone grey is a stunning colour, even when it is totally dirty.
4. The seat is 10mm higher than before.
That’s right, the seat of the new Diavel is slightly taller which is great news for tall riders. If you are vertically challenged, don’t worry, Ducati has you covered with a low seat option.
5. The electronics package has been substantially upgraded.
The riding modes are brilliant, especially Sport mode as it makes the bike feel like a full on sports bike. You get 3 riding modes – Sport, Touring and Urban – a vast array of parameters like ABS, Traction Control, Ducati Wheelie Control, Cornering ABS, Ducati Power Launch (for those MotoGP-ish traffic light drag wars), a hands-free system that operates the keyless start and connects your bike to a dedicated mobile app, and a whole bunch more. And best thing is, you can tune these electronic safety nets down to the tiniest detail. Don’t like ABS interference but you want full the wheelie control on full alert? The bike will do that for you. No issues there.
6. There is no Carbon edition, just a standard model and a S model.
Just two models for now, and a X-Diavel later on for those who prefer a more cruiser-ish feel to their Diavel. The standard 1260 with no Ohlins and limited electronics and a 1260S which gives you all the toys, and some.
7. The Daytime Running Light is only available on the S model.
Yes that’s right. If you want the ultra-cool DRL headlight, that will cost you more moolah.
8. Ducati Quick Shifter is available as standard on the S, and as an option on the standard 1260.
Even you are thinking of buying the standard Diavel, opt for the DQS. It is the most amazing feeling to be banging home the gears with no loss of power and speed, no down time as you engage the clutch to hit the gears. You will thanks us for it later.
9. The tyres on the new Diavel are super sticky and work brilliantly in both wet and dry conditions.
The Pirelli Diablo Rosso III features dual compound technology (soft on the outside and hard on the inside). The outer, softer area is wider than before which gives you more grip even from mid-lean. The tyre gives you so much confidence in both dry and wet situations that it makes you feel like a better rider than you actually are, as this writer found out.
10. It is going to be launched in Malaysia next month – price unknown! Yet.
We are not sure of the exact date, but the new Diavel will be here very soon. And if you are in the market for a power cruiser that has performance to hunt down a sports bike, then this will be worth the wait.
Full review coming soon!
Everyone’s favourite race and performance tyre brand, Pirelli has launched the Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC1 V3 for smaller capacity bikes.
Smaller capacity classes are ever popular worldwide. We have the underbone a.k.a. cub prix class in Southeast Asia, before stepping up to the 250cc, 300cc and now 400cc classes. One of the biggest problems was finding the correct-sized tyres.
Pirelli recognizes this and debuts the Supercorsa racing slicks in 110/70-ZR17 front and 140/70-ZR17 rear sizes. The new tyres are made with the super-sticky SC1 compound. These are meant for 300cc and 400cc bikes, but the 250cc should find them useful, too.Indeed, Pirelli is the title sponsor and tyre provider for the World Superbike Championship which included the SuperSport 300 class.
Why the need for different tyres? Why not just use bigger rims to fit bigger sizes?
Smaller motorcycles do not have the weight and speed to create the type and of forces like big bikes do. As such, the tyres may not heat up enough and many not be able to retain the heat for optimum performance. Tyres designed for lighter bikes may have the same compounds as their bigger brothers but have slightly different construction.
The new tyres are now available in Europe and the US. BikesRepublic.com got in touch in with the Malaysian Pirelli official distributor Southeast Asia Parts for confirmation. According to them, these new tyres will be available by the first round of the 2019 Pirelli Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) 2019.
Get ready for even faster times in the Super 250 class!
*Note that these are racing slicks and the racetrack is the only place for them. Do not be foolish and mount them for road use!
During the recent 2018 Pirelli Product Briefing seminar held at the Passion Shop Malaysia, the folks from Pirelli gave the attendees a special preview of their upcoming 2018 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II Underbone. Their latest premium-grade professional racing tire has been constructed specifically for small-capacity motorcycles. (more…)
After several Pirelli Tyre Seminars conducted for a number of bikers and mechanics at Passion Shop Malaysia, the tyre masters returned to pass on their tyre knowledge for a selected group of individuals who joined the beginner’s seminars last year. (more…)
Seminar Tayar Pirelli telah diadakan pada hari Sabtu (25 November 2017) di Passion Shop Malaysia yang terletak di Sentul, Malaysia.
Bengkel yang eksklusif serta percuma ini bertumpukan pengetahuan asas mengenai tayar, fungsi dan maklumat berguna lain untuk para pengedar serta penunggang.
Perkara-perkara asas seperti jenis tayar, perlengkapan, dan cara memperbaiki dengan betul dapat membantu para peserta dalam memperolehi pemahaman serta kemahiran yang praktikal.
The folks from the legendary tyre manufacturer Pirelli conducted a very special seminar yesterday to a group of motorcycle enthusiasts. Organised at the grand Passion Shop Malaysia located in Sentul (right next to GIVI Point), two groups consisting of dealers and bikers where presented with some very useful knowledge about Pirelli motorcycle rubbers. (more…)
