Ducati 848
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| Manufacturer | Ducati |
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| Also called | eight-four-eight eight-forty-eight |
| Production | 2008-present |
| Predecessor | Ducati 749 |
| Class | sport bike |
| Engine | 849 cc (51.8 cu in), 4 valve per cylinder desmodromic liquid cooled L-twin Bore x stroke: 94 x 61.2 mm Compression ratio: 12:1 |
| Power | 115.6 hp (86 kW) @ 10,400 rpm |
| Torque | 62.3 lb·ft (84.5 N·m) @ 8,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 speed, wet clutch |
| Suspension | Front: Showa upside-down forks Rear: Showa monoshock |
| Brakes | Front: Two 320 mm (12.6 in) semi-floating discs, radial Brembo 4-piston calipers, Rear: 245 mm (9.6 in) disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Tires | Front: 120/70 ZR17 Rear: 180/55 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm (56.3 in) |
| Seat height | 830 mm (32.7 in) |
| Weight | 168 kg (370 lb) |
| Fuel capacity | 15.5 litres (3.4 imp/4.1 US gal) incl 4.1 litres (0.90 imp/1.08 US gal) reserve |
| Related | Ducati 1098 |
| Similar | MV Agusta 750 Suzuki GSX-R750 |
The Ducati 848 is a 849 cc (51.8 cu in) L-twin sport bike manufactured by Ducati. It was announced on November 6, 2007 for the 2008 model year and replaces the 749, although the 848 model name was already listed on the compatible parts table for the 1098 fuel tank, giving away the secret a few months early. The 848 makes a tested 115.6 hp (86 kW) at 10,400 rpm and 62.3 lb·ft (84.5 N·m) at 8,500 rpm.[1] With a manufacturer claimed dry weight of 168 kg (370 lb), the 848 undercuts its larger displacement sibling, the 1098, by 5 kg (11 lb).
Although the 1098 and 848 share many similar components, as per the 916/748 and 999/749 models, the 848 utilizes a wet clutch system rather than the traditional dry clutch of previous superbikes from Ducati. The manufacturer claims it reduces weight, improves both service life and "feel" of the clutch and reduces noise.[2]
The MSRP of the 848 is US$13,495,[3] and is available in Red or Pearl White colors for the 2008 model year.
[edit] Comparison with Ducati 1098
The 848 shares more physical and technical design elements with the stronger 1098 than with its predecessor, the 749, including:
- Exhaust system layout
- Single-sided swingarm
- A single, fully adjustable Showa rear shock
- Similar oil cooler and cooler radiator
- Same wheelbase (1430mm)
- Same rake and trail
- Same valve angles
- Magnesium head covers
[edit] References
- ^ Duke, Kevin (2007-12-28). 2008 Ducati 848 Road Test (HTML) (English). Motorcycle.com. Retrieved on 2008-03-20.
- ^ Ducati 848 MY08 Specifications. Ducati.com.
- ^ Dirck Edge. "New Ducatis Include Redesigned Monster 696", Motorcycle Daily, November 5, 2007. Retrieved on 2007-11-06.
[edit] External links
- Ducati 848, Ducati
- Ducati 848 vs. 1098S: A Snap Shot Comparison, SuperbikePlanet.com, January 10, 2008
- Soup Tested: 2008 Ducati 848, SuperbikePlanet.com, January 4, 2008
- WebRide: 2008 Ducati 848, Cycle World, December, 2007
- Video: First ride of the new Ducati 848, Motorcycle News, 3 December 2007
- The Ultimate Ducati 848 launch video, Raptors & Rockets, December 5, 2007 (YouTube)
- 2008 Ducati 848 - First Ride, MotorcycleUSA.com, December 17, 2007
- Video: Ducati 1098 vs 848, Motorcycle News, 19 December 2007
- 2008 Ducati 848 Road Test, Motorcycle.com, December 28, 2007
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