Bentley’s final inner combustion-powered mannequin is the $2.1-million Batur coupe. Just 18 of the 740 horsepower grand tourers might be made, and to rejoice, Ducati is constructing 550 bikes. Sound just a little bizarre? Well, no less than the bike appears good.

If you did not know, Ducati is a subsidiary of Lamborghini, which is, in flip, part of Audi. Audi is a part of the VW group, after all, which additionally consists of Bentley. That’s the connection that makes collaboration between a British luxurious model and an Italian bike firm potential. The reply is at all times Germans.

The bike itself is a beast even earlier than it will get any Batur-inspired touches. The Diavel V4 packs 168 horsepower from a 1.2-liter V4 “Granturismo” engine. It’s reworked right into a Bentley-branded bike with a number of aesthetic modifications.

The Scarab Green colour is straight out of Bentley’s ultra-luxury Mulliner Palette, for example. The Forged wheels additionally match these discovered on the Batur very intently. Beyond that, Ducati and Bentley designers labored collectively to try to match the 2 and four-wheeled autos collectively as a lot as they might. Components just like the air intakes, entrance mudguard, fairing, and gasoline tank had been all sculpted to be paying homage to the $2.1-million coupe.

A complete of 500 normal examples of the bike might be constructed at a value of $70,000 a chunk, however a further 50 so-called “Diavel for Bentley Mulliner” bikes might be obtainable for Bentley Mulliner clients. Those purchasers will be capable of customise their bikes’ colour and trim to their liking, with tons of potential choices. You’ll want $90,000 to get your palms on one. 

Ducati’s CEO Claudio Domenicali anticipates that “by the end of the week it will be completely sold out.” The firm is at present taking deposits on the bikes, with deliveries set to start in the summertime of subsequent 12 months.

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