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