Can't keep up with the diavel so it's sad??? Really? Have you owned a diavel? I've owned 2, one was an X Diavel S. Great bikes but IMO there are in different categories. The ducati is much lighter and more sport focused, the R3 is a heavyweight cruiser with crazy torque that handles well. Straight line performance is not a gauge when bikes are plenty fast to begin with. The question is CAN YOU HANDLE THAT POWER? Most of us can't come near the limits of these modern bikes. Thats the real TRUTH!