Ducati 848

Ducati 848
Manufacturer	Ducati
Also called	eight-four-eight
Production	2008-present
Predecessor	Ducati 749
Class	sport bike
Engine	849cc, 4 valve per cylinder desmodromic liquid cooled L-twin Bore x stroke: 94 x 61.2 mm Compression ratio: 12:1
Power	134hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque	70.8
Transmission	6 speed
Suspension	Front: Showa upside-down forks Rear: Showa monoshock
Brakes	Front: Two 320mm semi-floating discs, radial Brembo 4-piston calipers, Rear: 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Tires	Front: 120/70 ZR17 Rear: 180/55 ZR17
Wheelbase	1430mm
Seat Height	830mm
Weight	168kg
Fuel Capacity	15.5L incl 4.1L reserve
Related	Ducati 1098

The Ducati 848 is a 849cc L-twin sport bike manufactured by Ducati. It was announced on November 6, 2007 for the 2008 model year and replaces the 749. The 848 makes a manufacturer claimed 134hp @ 10,000 rpm and 70.8lb ft @ 8250 rpm. With a claimed dry weight of 168 kg, the 848 undercuts its larger displacement sibling, the 1098, by 5 kg.

The Ducati 848 is available in Red or Pearl White colors.

MSRP of the 848 is US$12,995.

Comparison with Ducati 1098

The 848 shares more physical and technical design elements with the stronger 1098 than with its predecessor, the 749, including:

1. Exhaust system layout
2. Single sided swingarm
3. A single, fully adjustable Showa rear shock
4. Similar oil cooler and cooler radiator
5. Same wheelbase (1430mm)
6. Same rake and trail
7. Same valve angles
8. Magnesium head covers

External links

• Manufacturer information and specifications