Diavel 1260 S
The Way Out #sogoodtobebad
New York Beyond Manhattan. Riding Away on a Ducati.
Diavel 1260 S - The Way Out
Dawn is breaking as the girl’s bike carries her across Brooklyn Bridge and towards the horizon. She is guided by instinct. This is how I imagine myself aboard the Diavel 1260 S. Behind me, the dark steel and glass skyscrapers of Manhattan tower upwards. I love this city. I have ridden its avenues as far as the end of the “island”. I tighten my grip on the handlebars of the Diavel and am almost breathless as I arrive in DUMBO. From here the view is unique. Chaotic Manhattan, seen from the opposite side of the Hudson River, has never looked
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more stunning. How different things are when considered from a different perspective. I lose myself on the streets of Williamsburg, where art, architecture and fashion are in continuous evolution. The cultural revolution that has taken hold of these blocks has defied every convention, just as my own revolution began with a sprint across that bridge, suspended above the Hudson. On the streets of Williamsburg, you can appreciate just how the present is, quite literally, built on the past, the old red brick factories the base for new homes and businesses. Past and present coexist perfectly. Crossing after crossing, I approach the working-class
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neighbourhood of Bushwick, which gives off a powerful creative energy. “It’s New York City, baby”. Aboard the Diavel, I travel the road along the east bank. Under the bridges of Queens, I am overwhelmed by the unexpected teeming of live that enlivens these almost Gothic-looking iron structures. The cold metal contrasts with the bright, warm smiles on the faces around me. My sprint continues as I deftly weave my Diavel through the chaotic New York traffic with almost feline grace. I am fully focused as I conquer this urban chessboard. But I don’t lose sight of my goal, in fact the ongoing pleasure of riding such a powerful, lively and exciting
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bike makes sure of this. I reach Harlem, on the edge of Manhattan. And the skyline quickly vanishes from the rear-view mirrors. It is no longer the city buildings that stand out against the sky, but majestic, age-old trees. It’s time to change the riding mode of the Diavel 1260 S, switching from efficient Urban mode to reactive Sport mode as the road leads me into lush Bear Mountain Park. Every turn brings a rush of joy, and the pace picks up, the ride finally smooth and flowing. I focus on nothing other than the ride itself, appreciating every moment of pure riding pleasure. I am no longer escaping.
NATIONAL LANGUAGE English
ALCOHOL LEVEL 0,05%
DOCUMENTI Identity card, driving license, passport
ITALIAN CONSULATE www.consnewyork.esteri.it/ consolato_newyork/it/
ELECTRICITY 60Hz e 110V EMERGENCY NUMBER 911
TOURIST BOARD http://newyork.enit.it SPEED LIMITS 25 mph (56-89 km/h) citywide. 55 mph (105 km/h) statewide.
Ducati Diavel 1260 - The Way Out BIKE CHECK
Oil level check Filter check Tyre wear and pressure check Chain tension check Brake pad check
CLOTHING
Technical clothing to protect yourself in city traffic without compromising on comfort and style: Black Rider, leather jacket with protection. Black Steel, full-face helmet. Company C3, technical jeans. Visit the online store SHOP DUCATI
ESSENTIALS
Passaport Credit card Navigator with handlebar attachment Multitool pliers Headlamp
NEW YORK CITY
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1- Astoria Queens
8- Soho Manhattan
2- Bushwick Brooklyn
9- Two Bridges Manhattan
3- Cony Island
10- Upper East Side
4- Dumbo Brooklyn
5- Harlem Manhattan
11- Williamsburg Brooklyn
6- Hinters point Queens
12- World Trade Center
7- Red Hook Brooklyn
Manhattan
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Williamsburg
New York is not just Manhattan. To find the city’s more authentic soul, we cross the Brooklyn Bridge and arrive in Williamsburg, a symbol of the Big Apple’s suburban culture. A place where exclusivity no longer has to do with luxury or extravagance, but with a continuous pursuit of the detail.
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Bushwick
Bushwick is an unexpected wonder that floods our eyes with colour. This working-class neighbourhood is the soul of real NYC artistic expression. The walls in this neighbourhood are covered with beautiful murals. On these streets, as with the Diavel 1260 S, the line between art and product grows ever thinner.
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Broadway Avenue
In the district of Manhattan, it is impossible not to be dazzled by the bright lights of signs on Broadway Avenue, which remains faithful to its roots as the home to dozens of wonderful theatres. Travelling this “legendary” road aboard an Italian style icon like the Diavel 1260 S is a real thrill.
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Coney Island
Coney Island, or the happy “peninsula”, has been populated by fun-loving New Yorkers since the early 1900s. A little retro, a little nostalgic, every day is a party here. As if the place wants to remind us that a carousel ride is sometimes all we need to have fun. In the same way that riders appreciate just how much excitement even the shortest trip can bring. GALLERY
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D.U.M.B.O.
The DUMBO district is a little gem, nestled between the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan Bridge and made famous by the movie references that this perspective offers. Through the tight corners and paved streets that intersect at regular intervals, the agile ride becomes a real pleasure, even at low speeds.
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Brooklyn Bridge
In traveling towards Brooklyn from Manhattan, or vice versa, every single road offers an opportunity to explore and enjoy different viewpoints. Whether dawn or midday, dusk, or the dead of night, you are in for a different story every time you climb aboard the Diavel 1260 S.
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Brooklyn Marina
On the crowded, cosmopolitan streets of Manhattan, it is easy to forget about the ocean. After so much noise, it comes as almost a surprise to find ourselves enjoying the relaxing rhythm of the waves on one of the many Brooklyn Marina jetties. NYC is unique and original, a collection of different spirits that coexist, and this is its real strength, just as it is for the Diavel 1260 S. GALLERY
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Times Square
Crossing Times Square we remain dazzled by the huge bright signs and billboards. The real heart of the Big Apple never stops beating, day or night. NYC offers all the excitement of a real road trip thanks to its incredible knit of crowded streets.
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New World Trade Center
The beating heart of international finance, an emblem of American greatness and a symbol of rebirth, the New World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan is, and probably always will be, the architectonic incarnation of the American spirit.
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NEW YORK GETAWAY
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Bear Mountain
As we escape the metropolis, the Diavel 1260 S pushes on in the pursuit of freedom, ready to discover new horizons, far from the chaos of the everyday. Weaving our way through the wide turns of Bear Mountain State Park, the contrasts between the asphalt and nature leave us breathless. We switch riding mode, from a more laid-back “Urban” to the reactive and dynamic “Sport”. GALLERY
Woodstock
Continuing north, we soon find ourselves facing an expanse that, seemingly without borders, offers only a sense of vastness. The destination is Woodstock. With its nostalgic stores painted in the colours of the past and shops selling floral patterned dresses and used vinyl, the memory of that famous 1969 concert is more vivid than ever. GALLERY
TRAVEL TIPS
TYPICAL FOODS
CLIMATE
Coney Dog A real New York speciality. Prepared with an oval bun, the hot dog is topped with either a tasty meat sauce or pickles and with the addition of onion rings.
New York has a continental climate, with cold winters and hot summers. Although it is on the coast, a combination of cold currents from Canada and warm currents from the Gulf of Mexico make for a rather unstable climate, with waves of bad weather alternating with beautiful sunny days. Temperatures generally range from 0.5°C in January to 24.5°C in July.
New York cheesecake A typical local dessert, it has a crunchy biscuit base topped with soft cream cheese and decorated with an abundance of sour cream, berries, and berry sauce.
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