2008 Ducati Superbike 848

Ducati Superbike 848 2008


2008 Ducati Superbike 848 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

Ducati's profilation of this bike
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.

General information
Model name Ducati Superbike 848
Model year 2008
Category Sport
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Engine and transmission
Displacement 849.4 ccm (51.83 cubic inches)
Engine type V2, four-stroke
Power output 134.0 HP (97.8 kW)) @ 10000 RPM
Torque 96.0 Nm (9.8 kgf-m or 70.8 ft.lbs) @ 8250 RPM
Compression 12.0:1
Bore x stroke 94.0 x 61.2 mm (3.7 x 2.4 inches)
Fuel system Injection. Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies. 
Fuel control Desmodromic valve control
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multiplate with hydraulic control 
Exhaust system Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and lambda probe. Twin stainless steel mufflers 
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450 
Rake (fork angle) 24.5°
Front suspension Showa 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down fork 
Front wheel travel 127 mm (5.0 inches)
Rear suspension Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm 
Rear wheel travel 120 mm (4.7 inches)
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 180/55-ZR17
Front brakes Double disc
Diameter 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc
Diameter 245 mm (9.6 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 168.0 kg (370.4 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.7976 HP/kg
Seat height 830 mm (32.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Wheelbase 1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Fuel capacity 15.50 litres (4.10 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Red - Red - Black, Pearl White - Racing Grey - Black
Starter Electric
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