2013 Ducati 848

Tom 9:26 AM

2013 Ducati 848 - The 2013 Ducati 848 is a sport bike, with a 849 cc V-twin engine, manufactured by Ducati. It was announced on November 6, 2007 for the 2008 model year and replaces 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 115.6 hp at 10,000 rpm and 62 lb·ft at 8,250 rpm. With a manufacturer claimed dry weight of 168 kg, the 848 undercuts its larger displacement sibling, the 1198, by 5 kg.

In August 2010, Ducati announced the 2013 Ducati 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.

Developed in cooperation with Ducati Corse, the 2013 Ducati 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 saving of 1.5 kg helping the 848 weigh in 44 pounds less than the 749.