The Diamondback was one of the most popular motorcycles in the Viper Motorcycle Company’s history, and in 2010 the company is bringing the bike back to the market. One of the custom chopper industry’s fastest rising stars, the Viper Motor Company has a momentum that may seem unstoppable, both to fans of the motorcycles as well as Viper’s competitors.

A real force in the heavyweight American cruiser market and custom chopper market, Viper Motorcycle Company has unveiled the 2010 Diamondback chopper. This is the second generation of Viper’s most impressive looking motorcycle. This new version features several improvements over the older original version. One of the new things you’ll find on the 2010 model, for example, is an adjustable air ride suspension that can be adjusted on the fly. You can literally adjust the height of the bike as you go from the street into a parking lot.

The Diamondback just looks impressive, as well. The carbon fiber bodywork sports a gorgeous paint job that can stand toe to to with any metric cruiser. The look, though, is nothing compared with the sound. The 152-inch Viper V-Twin engine has a rumble all of its own. This stroked Twin has returned to the bike, much to the appreciation of Viper fans. Viper has been pushing this engine as the hottest OEM V-Twin chopper engine around, and there is very little to prove them wrong.

There are some changes to the 2010 Diamondback, but not too many changes. For example, the bike continues to have adjustable foot controls that can be tailored to any given rider’s fit. It also retains the vibration damping system, a proprietary system that Viper says gives its motorcycles a smooth feel, much smoother than any other American chopper in production today. The lighting system on the 2010 Diamondback uses trick LED systems. The rear brake light set-up is neatly integrated into the rear fender, giving it a distinct look.

In terms of the raw numbers, the engine is an air-cooled 45-degree V-Twin. Displacement is 152 c.u.  The clutch on this year’s model is the hydraulic Rivera, and it’s coupled with a Rivera 6 speed transmission. The Brakes in the front are four piston with a single disc, while the rear brakes are two piston with a single disk. The front has an inverted fork suspension, of course, and the rear features adjustable air shocks. The overall length is 100 inches, with a wheelbase of 71 inches.