Ducati 848

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Ducati 848
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Ducati 848


The Ducati 848 is a 849cc L-twin sport bike manufactured by Ducati. It was announced on November 6, 2007 for the 2008 model year and replaces the 749. The 848 makes a manufacturer claimed 134hp @ 10,000 rpm and 70.8lb ft @ 8250 rpm. With a claimed dry weight of 168 kg, the 848 undercuts its larger displacement sibling, the 1098, by 5 kg.

The Ducati 848 is available in Red or Pearl White colors.

MSRP of the 848 is US$12,995.


Comparison with Ducati 1098

The 848 shares more physical and technical design elements with the stronger 1098 than with its predecessor, the 749, including:

  1. Exhaust system layout
  2. Single sided swingarm
  3. A single, fully adjustable Showa rear shock
  4. Similar oil cooler and cooler radiator
  5. Same wheelbase (1430mm)
  6. Same rake and trail
  7. Same valve angles
  8. Magnesium head covers


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