| Product Name: | Ducati 848 | | Category: | Bikes |
 Ducati Announces the 848 Superbike!
The Ducati Superbike family for 2008 features two important changes: the introduction of the light and nimble 848 and for all those who demand the maximum performance, the 1098 R that will take part in the 2008 World Superbike Championship.
The priority in every step of the new Ducati Superbike development has been performance first. Every system, every detail and every component has been studied, pared down to its essence and performance increased to the maximum.
Ducati says that "If it didn't make the Superbike lighter, faster or deliver quicker lap times, it wasn't considered". The 848 and 1098 are the lightest, fastest stopping, quickest Ducati Superbikes in history. For the first time Ducati MotoGP and World Superbike technology have been combined to create premier sport bikes. The results are stunning.
The look and stance of the 848 and 1098 were designed by the combination of race track technology, track-derived components and Ducati heritage. Their striking aerodynamic shape naturally embraces a riding position, configured by our racers and test riders for optimum speed and agility.
The new Ducati Superbikes immediately strike you with their purposeful, no-nonsense attitude. Performance is first and foremost in every detail. Trademark Ducati features like the high tail section and compact front-end meld with twin under-seat silencers and single-sided swingarm to express aerodynamics and agility.
Add the new Testastretta Evoluzione engine at the heart of the machines and you get all-out performance Ducati Superbikes that seem to be moving fast, even when at rest.
A number of "firsts" for Ducati and production sport bike design have also been introduced. The 848 and 1098 are the first to have a data acquisition system integrated as standard equipment and the first to use an ingenious construction method for their weight-saving single-sided swingarm.
More "firsts" for a road-going Ducati include the direct application of MotoGP technology, like the power producing GP6-derived elliptical throttle bodies and the use of the information-rich instrumentation originally developed for the Desmosedici GP7. Furthermore, the 1098 is the first production motorcycle to have the amazing stopping power of Brembo Monobloc brakes.
The Ducati 848 is as agile and light as a Supersport yet as powerful as a Superbike. 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.
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Additional featuresDucati 848 Superbike Specifications
Engine
Type L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled
Displacement 849cc
Bore x Stroke 94x61.2mm
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 Euro 3
Transmission
Gearbox 6 speed
Ratio 1a 37/15, 2a 17/30, 3a 28/20, 4a 26/22, 5a 24/23, 6a 23/24 / 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
Chassis
Frame Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450
Wheelbase 1430mm / 56.3 in
Rake 24,5°
Steering angle 8,5°
Front suspension Showa 43mmfully adjustable upside-down fork
Front wheel travel 127mm / 5in
Front wheel 5-spoke in light alloy 3.50 x 17
Front tyre 120/70 ZR17
Rear suspension Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock. Aluminum single-sided swingarm
Rear wheel travel 120mm / 4.7in
Rear wheel 5-spoke light alloy 5.50 x 17
Rear tyre 180/55 ZR17
Front brake 2 x 320mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo calipers 4-piston, 2-pad.
Rear brake 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Fuel tank capacity 15.5L (of which 4L reserve) / 4.1 US gal (of which 1 US gal reserve)
Dry weight 168kg / 370lbs
Seat height 830mm / 32.6in
Max height 1100mm / 43.3in
Max length 2100mm / 82.6in
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 consumption, remaining fuel meter, immobilizer. Ready for DDA system.
Warranty 2 years unlimited mileage
Versions Dual seat
** The weight excludes battery, lubricants and coolant for liquid cooled models.
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