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The rider ’ s seat , in black Alcantara , is inspired by the interior of the car , with precision workmanship that reveals the underlying red fabric with the same to that of the Batur seats and with the Bentley logo embroidered on the rear pad . The dual outlet exhaust , with its cover , has been redesigned to harmonize with the refined lines of the bike . with sculptured , muscular bodywork that defines a new design DNA for Bentley with previews a new design direction for the brand . The visual message communicates great power and elegance , without ostentation or excess . The 18 examples of the Batur are individually hand-crafted by Mulliner , the oldest coachbuilder in the world and Bentley ’ s in-house bespoke division .
DIAVEL FOR BENTLEY
The Centro Stile Ducati , in collaboration with Bentley designers , created a new design for this special motorbike , drawing inspiration from the Batur from which it takes the lines of the side view . The Scarab Green colour , sophisticated and refined and rich in metallic shades comes from the Bentley Mulliner palette and is used throughout the bodywork .
The decisive and aggressive lines of the Diavel V4 have also been profoundly revised through the technical components : many of the characteristic features of the Batur are taken up in different parts of the bike . The forged rims , designed and created for this motorbike , recall the shapes of those of the car and are painted in Dark Titanium Satin , leaving some machined surfaces visible .
The side air intakes reflect the twotone front grille , one of the most recognizable elements of the Batur . The triangular rear extractors refer to the corresponding elements of the car . The front mudguard , the fairing and the upper view of the tank recall the ribs on the front bonnet , while the single-seater tail , which can be replaced with a passenger seat , takes many styling cues from the rear of the Batur . Many of the bodywork components are made of high-quality carbon fibre ( fenders , headlamp cover , engine , exhaust and radiator covers , radiator shrouds , side panels , tail piece ).
DIAVEL FOR BENTLEY MULLINER
In addition to the 500 Diavel for Bentley examples , Ducati also offers a series of just 50 examples , called Diavel for Bentley Mulliner . The 50 Diavel for Bentley Mulliner motorbikea will be available exclusively to customers of Mulliner , who through direct collaboration with the designers of the Centro Stile Ducati , will be able to configure their Diavel for Bentley Mulliner with different colours for the saddle , front brake calipers , carbon fibre parts and rims . They
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