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I have to take minute out to mention the X-Diavel at this point. Slightly challenged for footrest ground clearance in the twisty bits but fitted with launch control which some of the guys tried out in the empty car park at a ski resort in the Appenines whilst we waited for the other groups of riders to catch up with us. I'm only sorry I failed to catch this on video!
Set launch control, engage first gear, give the bike full throttle and dump the clutch hard.
A sequence so at odds with an experienced rider's instinct, the first guy to try it stalled due to backing off the gas as he eased the clutch out. Once a suitable lunatic was found to demonstrate, we were treated to a flat out launch: no wheelie, no wheelspin just insane acceleration and an assault on the eardrums.
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