Ducati Launch 848 Evo

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

A 140 hp Testastretta engine, steering dampers and the new monobloc brakes mean that with the 848EVO even more exhilarating performance is guaranteed. 848EVO - the most exciting way to enter the world of Ducati Superbikes according to Ducati.

The motorcycle be displayed for the first time at the MotoGP at Laguna Seca.

The bike keeps a lot of the items from the Championship winning machines like the single-side swingarm, twin under seat exhausts and trellis frame.

The 848EVO is available to order now and bikes will be shipped in September. Prices are from £9,995 for the Dark Stealth and £10,695 for the Ducati red.

Chassis
Frame Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450
Wheelbase 1430mm (56.3in)
Rake 24.5°
Front suspension Showa 43mmfully adjustable usd forks
Front wheel travel 127mm (5in)
Front wheel 5-spoke in light alloy 3.50 x 17
Front Tyre Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP, 120/70 ZR17
Rear suspension Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
Rear wheel travel 120mm (4.7in)
Rear wheel 5-spoke light alloy 5.50 x 17
Rear tyre Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP, 180/55 ZR17
Front brake 2 x 320mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc 4-piston callipers
Rear brake 245mm disc, 2-piston calliper
Fuel tank capacity 15.5l - 4.1 gallon (US)
Dry weight 168kg (370lb)
nstruments Digital MotoGP derived unit with displays for: Speed, rev counter, lap times, time, air temp, coolant temp, battery voltage, A & B trips, fuel reserve trip, scheduled maintenance. Warning lights for: Neutral, turn signals, high-beam, rev-limit, oil pressure, fuel reserve. Plus: Integrated immobilizer system.
Warranty 2 years unlimited mileage
Body Colour (frame/wheel) Red (red / black) - Dark Stealth (racing black / black)
Versions Dual seat
Seat height 830mm (32.6in)
Engine
Type L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled
Displacement 849.4cc
Bore x Stroke 94×61.2mm
Compression ratio 13.2:1
Power 140hp (103kw) @ 10,500rpm
Torque 72.3lb-ft (98Nm) @ 9,750rpm
Fuel injection Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies
Exhaust Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes. Twin stainless steel mufflers
Emissions
Standard Euro 3

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