Ducati's profilation of this bike |
With a dry weight of just 168kg (369lb) the agile 848 is an amazing 20kg (44lb) lighter and 30% more powerful than its predecessor, enabling the middleweight to deliver impressive performances whether riding through mid-town traffic or racing through track-day competition. |
General information |
Model
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Ducati Superbike 848 |
Year model
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2009 |
Type
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Sport |
Rating
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3.5 Check out the detailed rating of racing track capabilities, engine performance, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
Engine and transmission |
Engine size
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849.4 ccm (51.83 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
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V2, four-stroke |
Effect
|
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
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94.0 x 61.2 mm (3.7 x 2.4 inches) |
Fuel system
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Injection. Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies. |
Fuel control
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Desmodromic valve control |
Cooling system
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Liquid |
Gearbox
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6-speed |
Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
Clutch
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Wet multiplate with hydraulic control |
Exhaust system
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Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and lambda probe. Twin stainless steel mufflers |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450 |
Rake (fork angle)
|
24.5° |
Front suspension
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Showa 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down fork |
Front wheel travel
|
127 mm (5.0 inches) |
Rear suspension
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Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm |
Rear wheel travel
|
120 mm (4.7 inches) |
Front tire
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120/70-ZR17 |
Rear tire
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180/55-ZR17 |
Front brakes
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Double disc |
Diameter
|
320 mm (12.6 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Single disc |
Diameter
|
245 mm (9.6 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
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168.0 kg (370.4 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
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0.7976 HP/kg |
Seat height
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830 mm (32.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Wheelbase
|
1430 mm (56.3 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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15.50 litres (4.10 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Red (Red/Racing Grey), Pearl White (Racing Grey/Black) |
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