Ducati Launches Diesel Bike

Ducati’s flagship collection is the Monster series which comprises of Monster 696, Monster795 and Monster796 and Monster1100 Evo. This series has been forced to enter a tie up with another Italian major when it comes to fashion apparels and accessories. These two leading brands together have launched the Ducati Monster Diesel collection.

The Diesel Style Team, under the guidance of Diesel founder Renzo Rosso, working closely with Ducati’s Design Centre, has brought a new “Urban Military Chic” interpretation to the iconic Ducati Monster 1100 EVO.

Braveness and uniqueness has been the key characteristics that’s been based on which this collection has been worked upon. The new and the exclusive Diesel Brave Green matte colour matches an all total black treatment for trellis frame which has been the highlight of the Monster and rims extended to engine covers, exhaust system and forks; while the front brake calipers in yellow are a nice sporty touch reminding the superior performance of the Monster 1100 EVO.

The matte green colour has become significantly attractive in the recent past and it has seen youth concentration to a greater extent all over the globe.

However far more than just an amazing colour makeover, The Monster Diesel broadcasts over 30 raw urban styling modifications that makes it audaciously unique, like its weapon-like exhaust and instrument cluster details.

The bike also boasts signature stripe stitched onto the vintage style leather upholstered seat in addition to laser – engraving the unmistakable “Mohican” logo into the new aluminum air intakes. The model’s exclusivity is further enhanced with a metal plaque attached to the re-shaped passenger seat cover and engraved with the owner’s name and individual motorcycle series number.

The details of this bike are made live on both Ducati’s website as well as Diesel’s homepage.

Here are the technical specs of the Ducati Monster Diesel

Chassis

Frame- Tubular Steel Trellis Frame

Wheelbase- 1450mm

Rake – 24°

Front Suspension – Marzocchi 43mm Fully Adjustable Usd Forks

Rear Suspension – Progressive with Preload And Rebound Sachs Adjustable Monoshock

Front Wheel Travel – 130mm

Rear Wheel Travel 148mm

Front Wheel- 10 Spoke In Light Alloy 3.50 X17

Rear Wheel – 10-Spoke In Light Alloy 5.50×17

Front Tyre – 120/70 Zr17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Ii

Rear Tyre -180/55 Zr17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Ii

Front Brake 2 X 320mm Discs, 4-Piston Radial Calliper with Abs

Rear Brake 245mm Disc, 2-Piston Calliper with Abs

Fuel Tank Capacity 13.5 litres

Dry Weight – 169kg

Instruments – Digital Unit Displaying: Speedometer, Rev Counter, Time, Scheduled Maintenance Warning, Oil Temperature, Trip Fuel, Lap Time, Warning Light For Low Oil Pressure, Fuel Level, Fuel Reserve, Neutral, Turn Signals, Warning Abs, Overrev, Dtc, Immobilizer, Ready for Dda System.

Body Colour (Frame/Wheel) Diesel Brave Green Matte (Black/Black)

Versions – Dual Seat

Seat Height – 810mm

ABS – Standard Equipment

Engine

Type – L-Twin Cylinder, 2 Valve Per Cylinder Desmodromic, Air Cooled

Displacement- 1078cc

Bore X Stroke – 98 X 71.5mm

Compression Ratio – 11.3:1

Power – 100hp (73.5kw) @ 7500rpm

Torque – 10.5kgm @ 6000rpm

Fuel Injection – Siemens Electronic Fuel Injection, 45mm Throttle Body

Exhaust – Lightweight 2-1-2 System With Catalytic Converter And Two Lambda Probes. Twin Aluminium Mufflers

Transmission

Gearbox – 6 Speed

Ratio – 1=37/15 2=30/17 3=27/20 4=24/22 5=23/24 6=24/28

Primary Drive – Straight Cut Gears; Ratio 1.84:1

Final Drive Chain – Front Sprocket 15; Rear Sprocket 39

Clutch – Wet Multiplate with Hydraulic Control

Honda CBR250R Vs Yamaha R15 V 2.0

As both the Honda CBR250R and Yamaha R15 V 2.0 share a similar sportive and stylish look, a comparison it can be rather confusing for bike enthusiasts and aspiring bike owners to choose between them. The comparison of its primary features will assist you in making an informed choice.

The Honda CBR250R is a sports model bike that has high power and style. The Yamaha R15 V 2.0 is a mini super bike that is more sharp and aggressive in terms of appearance with good power delivery and effective performance upgrades.

Price Comparison

Compared to other ordinary bikes available in the market, the prices of both the bikes are little high. The ex-showroom price tag for the CBR250R is 147,689 and on Road price is 1,62,069 whereas the price tag for Yamaha R15 V 2.0 is 1,07,000 and on road price is 1,19,000.

Performance and Mileage

As both the bikes come under the category of a sports model, we cannot expect high mileage. Honda CBR250R claims a mileage of 35-40kmpl in highway and 28-32kmpl in city with a top speed of 165-170 kph and reaches 0-60 Km in 3.50 seconds whereas Yamaha R15 V 2.0 claims a mileage of 38-42kmpl in highway and 32-35kmpl in city with a maximum speed of 135-140kph, which reaches 0-60 km in 5.10 seconds.

Engine Specifications and Suspension

The power of both the bikes comparatively varies from each other. The CBR250R is powered by a single DOHC, 4-stroke, liquid cooled cylinder with a displacement of 249.6cc. This engine generates a maximum power of 25 Bhp at 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 23Nm at 7000 rpm. The R15 V 2.0 is powered by a 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, SOHC single cylinder with displacement of 149.8cc.

This bike has a maximum power of 16.8 Bhp(17PS) at 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 15 Nm at 7500 rpm. Honda CBR250R has a telescopic fork suspension in the front with a Pro Link rear suspension and it has a multi-wet plate clutch whereas Yamaha R15 V 2.0 has a telescopic front suspension with a linked type Monocross rear suspension, and a constant mesh wet multi-plate clutch. Both the bikes are packed with a 6 speed gear box.

Variants

Honda CBR250R is available in two variants namely CBR250R with ABS and CBR250R without ABS. Yamaha R15 V 2.0 does not have any such variants.

Dimensions and Weight

The CBR250R has an overall dimension of 2035 mm x1125 mm x720 mm with a Kerb weight of 167 kg whereas for the R15 V 2.0 it is 1995 mm x1070 mm x670 mm with a Kerb weight of 136 kg.

Other Specifications

The ground clearance is 145 mm for Honda CBR250R and it has a fuel tank capacity of 13 liters. The Yamaha has a 160 mm ground clearance and 12 liters of fuel capacity. Both the bikes have maintenance free battery type with a battery voltage of 12V. However the capacity of battery differs from each other, which is 6AH for CBR250R and 3.5AH for Yamaha R15 V 2.0.

The wheel type of both the bikes is alloy based. The headlamp is 12V 60/55W for CBR250R and 12V35W / 35W+35W for R15 V 2.0. The shades available in CBR250R are Candy Rudy red, sword silver, asteroid black metallic and sporty red white blue tricolor and R15 comes with a shade of sunset red, midnight black and racing blue.

Verdict

Comparatively, Honda CBR250R has a high power and efficiency with an excellent ride quality, together adding a real value for money. Though the 150 cc Yamaha R15 V 2.0 may be a little higher priced for its capacity, it can be an ideal choice for bike enthusiasts and beginners.

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