Ducati 848
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| Manufacturer | Ducati |
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| Production | 2008–2013 |
| Predecessor | Ducati 749 |
| Successor | Ducati 899 |
| Class | sport bike |
| Engine | 849 cc (51.8 cu in), 4-valves per cylinder desmodromic liquid cooled 90° V-twin |
| Bore / stroke | 94 mm × 61.2 mm (3.70 in × 2.41 in) |
| Compression ratio | 12:1 |
| Top speed | 256 km/h (159 mph) |
| Power | 86.2 kW (115.6 bhp) @ 10,400 rpm 117 bhp (87 kW) @ 10,010 rpm 100 kW (134 hp) @ 10,000 rpm |
| Torque | 84.1 N·m (62 lb·ft) 63.1 lb·ft (85.6 N·m) @ 8325 rpm 96.0 N·m (70.8 lb·ft) @ 8,250 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed, wet clutch |
| Suspension | Front: Showa fully adjustable upside-down forks, 127 mm (5.0 in) travel Rear: Showa fully adjustable monoshock, 120 mm (4.7 in)travel |
| Brakes | Front: Two 320 mm semi-floating discs, radial Brembo 4-piston calipers Rear: 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Tires | Front: 120/70 ZR17 Rear: 180/55 ZR17 |
| Rake, trail | 24.5°, 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Wheelbase | 1,430 mm (56 in) |
| Dimensions |
L: 2,100 mm (83 in) H: 1,100 mm (43 in) |
| Seat height | 830 mm (33 in) |
| Weight | 168 kg (370 lb) (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 15.5 l (3.4 imp gal; 4.1 US gal) incl 4.1 l (0.90 imp gal; 1.1 US gal) reserve |
| Fuel consumption | 5.3 L/100 km; 53 mpg‑imp (44 mpg‑US) |
| Related | Ducati 1198 |
The Ducati 848 was a sport bike with a 849 cc (51.8 cu in) 90° V-twin engine manufactured by Ducati. It was announced on November 6, 2007 for the 2008 model year, replacing 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 86 kW (115.6 hp) at 10,000 rpm and 84.1 N·m (62 lb·ft) at 8,250 rpm. With a manufacturer claimed dry weight of 168 kg (370 lb), the 848 undercuts its larger displacement sibling, the 1198, by 5 kg (11 lb).
In August 2010, Ducati announced the 848 Evo, as the evolution of the model. The bike featured small revisions such as a black swingarm, Mono-block Brembo brake calipers, steering damper mount as well as some very minor engine revisions.
In 2013, Ducati announced the 848 was replaced by the 899 Panigale.
Developed in cooperation with Ducati Corse, the 848 trellis frame uses a simplified tube layout from the Ducati 749 featuring main section tubes that are enlarged in diameter from 28 mm to 34 mm, while being reduced in thickness from 2 mm to 1.5 mm. The result is a 14% increase in rigidity and a weight savings of 1.5 kg (3.3 lb), helping the 848 weigh 20 kg (44 lb) less than the 749.
While most of the chassis components are identical to the 1098/1198, the motor was an all new design in 2008. Producing roughly 87 kW (116 hp) at the rear wheel, it outperforms the Ducati 916 that had a hard time producing more than 75 kW (100 hp) and even the upgraded Ducati 998 that produced 82 kW (110 hp) at the rear wheel. The "Testastretta Evoluzione" uses a 94 x 61.2 mm bore and stroke for 849 cc of displacement despite the bike's moniker of 848. The motor casings were constructed using a new vacuum die-casting method called Vacural that helps the engine weigh 7 pounds (3.2 kg) less than the Ducati 749. The intake valves were increased 2.5 mm from the Ducati 749 numbers to 39.5 mm. The exhaust valves were enlarged 1.5 mm to 32 mm. The valve angles are identical to the Ducati 1098. The bike uses a pair of elliptical 56 mm throttle bodies fashioned after MotoGP designs.
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