Today January 24th, here at Ducati we are celebrating the start of production of the new 1199 Panigale.
All Ducati employees that collaborated, together with President Gabriele Del Torchio, General Director Claudio Domenicali and Plant Director Silvano Fini literally “baptised” with sparkling wine the very first bikes that went out of the line.
The one caveat we have with the new ‘Strada carries over from last year, as it lacks the durability required to excel in its marketed Adventure-Touring role. As an off-road AT mount the Multistrada is miscast, able to play the part but not excelling. As high-performance street bike, however, it’s difficult to imagine things getting any better on the road.
June in Kentucky is looking to be epic, with the release of the amazing Ducati 1199 Panigale, the new Triumph 675R, KTM RC8R and the great looking Suzuki M109 we here at Commonwealth Motorcycles are ready to get you on the the road with speed and style. Come join us on our Sunday rides call Ed or Tony for times and start location 502-568-2666
Jimmy’s send off went well we wish him luck on the Isle! You can still help support him & pick up a t-shirt if you act quick contact him @ http://www.jimmyvracing.com/
Our Dyno is really busy but we will fit you in for your track day tune… Call Chad today to set up an appointment
Panigale 1199 Tricolore on the Dyno today at Commonwealth Motorcycles: 172.72 HP & 85.04 Torque. @ the rear wheel
Everyone at Commonwealth Motorcycles would like to thank our customers for their continued support and passion, and we look forward to many more years of serving all of your motorcycle needs! Commonwealth Motorcycles, 625 E. Jefferson Street, Louisville KY 40202
Call us at 502-568-2666orders@commoto.com
The Ducati Diavel is already one fast performance cruiser scoot but the folks at Commonwealth motorcycles wanted a winter project and well, wouldn’t it be better with a turbocharger?
Why choose the Diavel. Easy says Chad Wells :-
“…because it is so damn cool! I think the styling is gorgeous, the design and overall appearance for a sport cruiser is superb. The classic Ducati single sided swing-arm, machined wheels, matching machined rotors, etc….. With the mufflers gone we were able to open up the whole right hand side of the bike. You see the beefy swing arm and all of the killer looking wheel now. It just showcases what Ducati had hidden behind humdrum mufflers. “
Another reason to do a turbocharger conversion on the Ducati Diavel is because, to date, nobody else has and so the allure to be first is attractive. Chad again:-
“I planned on being first one in country or world to do this, and it looks like I am. I hope Ducati enthusiasts will enjoy it and be excited to see the finished product. I don’t think we will develop or sell kits, but you never know. We had been selling a few Diavels at the dealership and when riding them I was really surprised with the whole package. I fell in love with the bike but felt there was something missing!”
With a long wheelbase and a big fat tire, the Diavel is probably uniquely suited to handling even more power than the stock Testastretta 11º kicks out since, unlike most other performance cruiser options, it has highly specialized suspension, wheels and brakes straight from the factory. On 8 lbs of boost currently the turbo Diavel boasts 236bhp and 130 ft/lbs on pump fuel! There’s a word for that – plenty.”
Ducati Diavel Turbo Specifications
Garret GT2860R Turbo
Tial stainless steel turbine housing
Tial polished compressor housing all V banded connections
Tial 44 mm external wastegate
Tial MVR blow off valve
All custom fabricated inconel exhaust side
Polished aluminum pressurized side plumbing, and custom aluminum air box/plenum, open down pipe.
Fuel system, a RCC fmu external regulator, modified injectors, larger fuel pump, a custom one off Power Commander v for boost mapping from Dyno jet, along with a re-worked factory ECU.
Motor internals are stock at the moment, except clutch work
There are probably 200 hours of work in this project and its not finished yet. The team promise a surprise or two when it is finally done. We can’t wait and sign us up for a ride!