The Ducati Superbike 848 Evo Dark motorcycle specifications include a 848 cc (51.74 cu in) engine, power of 140 hp (102.2 kW) @ 10,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 168 kg (370.4 lb).
Key specifications
How the Ducati Superbike 848 Evo Dark compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Ducati models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Ducati database average.
About 33% higher than the Ducati database average. Around the 73rd percentile across Ducati models.
Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 39th percentile across Ducati models.
Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 80th percentile across Ducati models.
About 7% smaller than the Ducati database average. Around the 38th percentile across Ducati models.
Ducati database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Ducati specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
140 hp — more powerful than about 73% of Ducati models with power data.
848 cc — larger displacement than about 39% of Ducati models.
830 mm — taller than about 80% of Ducati models.
15.5 L — larger than about 38% of Ducati fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Ducati average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Ducati models where that dimension is available.
1,430
1,474
Close to average.
830
808
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 180/55-17 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 180 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 55% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.833 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 833.3 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 165.1 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.54:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2011 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 848 cc (51.74 cu in) |
| Power | 140 hp (102.2 kW) @ 10,500 rpm |
| Torque | 98.0 Nm (10.0 kgf-m or 72.3 ft.lbs) @ 9,750 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 94.0 x 61.2 mm (3.7 x 2.4 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 13.2:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies |
| Fuel control | Desmodromic valve control |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate with hydraulic control |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450 |
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| Front suspension | Showa 43mmfully adjustable usd forks |
| Rear suspension | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm |
| Front wheel travel | 127 mm (5.0 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rake | 24.5° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc 4-piston callipers |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. 2-piston calliper |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-17 |
| Wheels | Y-shaped, 5-spoke wheels by Enkei |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 168 kg (370.4 lb) |
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| Seat height | 830 mm (32.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,430 mm (56.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.50 L (4.10 US gal) |
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| Emission details | Euro 3 |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.8333 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Black |
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| Exhaust system | Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes. Twin stainless steel mufflers |
| Factory warranty | 2 years unlimited mileage |
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