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Ducati 848

Ducati 848

The new 848 enjoys all the performance advancements of the entire Superbike family, while adding its own innovations to redefine the middleweight sport bike class.

The words 'agile' and 'refined' aptly describe the 848. At 168 kg (369 lbs) the 848 is an amazing 20 kg (44 lbs) lighter than its predecessor, and a significant 5 kg (11 lbs) lighter than its larger capacity brother, the 1098.

The highly advanced 848 engine uses an improved method of engine case production in which cases are vacuum die-cast formed. While providing significant weight savings of more than 3 kg (6.5 lbs), this method also ensures consistent wall thickness and increased strength. Further refinements include a sophisticated wet clutch that offers 1 kg (2.2 lbs) less weight, a much higher service life, improved clutch feel and quiet operation.

With the first twist of the wrist, the powerful rush of the Testastretta Evoluzione engine confirms that the rules have changed. The 848's 134 hp is not only 30% more powerful than its predecessor, but it provides a power-to-weight ratio even better than the potent 999.

CHASSIS
Frame  Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450 
Wheelbase  1430 mm / 56.3 in 
Rake  24,5° 
Front suspension  Showa 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down fork 
Front wheel travel  127 mm / 5in 
Front brake  2 x 320mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo calipers 4-piston, 2-pad 
Front wheel  5-spoke light alloy 3.50 x 17 
Front tyre  120/70 ZR17 
Rear suspension  Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm 
Rear wheel travel  120mm / 4.7in 
Rear brake  245mm disc, 2-piston caliper 
Rear wheel  5-spoke light alloy 5.50 x 17 
Rear tyre  180/55 ZR17 
Fuel tank capacity  15.5L (of which 4L reserve) / 4.1 US gal (of which 1 US gal reserve) 
Weight *  168kg / 370lbs 
Seat height  830 mm / 32.6 in 
Instruments  Digital MotoGP derived unit displaying: Speedometer, rev counter, clock, scheduled maintenance warning, warning light for low oil pressure, fuel level, oil temperature, fuel reserve, trip fuel, neutral, turn signals, average speed, average fuel consumptio 
Warranty  2 years unlimited mileage 
Body colours (frame/wheels)  (Red - Red - Black) (Pearl White - Racing Grey - Black) 
Versions Dual seat 
* = The weight excludes battery, lubricants and, where applicable, cooling liquid. 
ENGINE
Type  L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled 
Displacement  849.4 cc 
Bore x Stroke  94 x 61.2 mm 
Compression Ratio  12:1 
Power*  134hp - 98.5kw @ 10000rpm 
Torque*  70.8lb-ft 96Nm @ 8250rpm 
Fuel injection  Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies. 
Exhaust  Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and lambda probe. Twin stainless steel mufflers 
Emissions  Euro3 
TRANSMISSION
Gearbox  6 speed 
Ratios  1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 28/20, 4th 26/22, 5th 24/23, 6th 23/24 
Primary drive  Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.84:1 
Final drive  Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 39 
Clutch  Wet multiplate with hydraulic control 
* = Data calculated using an inertia dynamometer
   

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