Ducati Superbike 848 Evo Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Ducati Superbike 848 Evo motorcycle specifications include a 849.4 cc (51.83 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

2011-2012Model years
849 ccDisplacement
140 hpPower
98.0 Nm @ 9,750 rpmTorque
168 kgDry weight
830 mmSeat height
15.5 LFuel tank
1,430 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20112012

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 2011 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Ducati Superbike 848 Evo 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.

Engine power140 hp
Low 18 hpAverage 104.9 hpHigh 214.2 hp

About 33% higher than the Ducati database average. Around the 73rd percentile across Ducati models.

Displacement849 cc
Low 204 ccAverage 876 ccHigh 1,262 cc

Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 41st percentile across Ducati models.

Seat height830 mm
Low 755 mmAverage 808 mmHigh 875 mm

Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 80th percentile across Ducati models.

Fuel capacity15.5 L
Low 12.4 LAverage 16.6 LHigh 22 L

About 7% smaller than the Ducati database average. Around the 38th percentile across Ducati models.

This model Ducati database average

Ducati database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Ducati specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power73rd

140 hp — more powerful than about 73% of Ducati models with power data.

Displacement41st

849 cc — larger displacement than about 41% of Ducati models.

Seat height80th

830 mm — taller than about 80% of Ducati models.

Fuel capacity38th

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.

Wheelbase1,430 mm
This bike

1,430

Ducati avg

1,474

Close to average.

Seat height830 mm
This bike

830

Ducati avg

808

Close to average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 849 cc • Liquid cooled • 140 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,430 mmSeat 830 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-17 front / 180/55-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-17
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 164.8 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.54:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Sport

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 849.4 cc (51.83 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
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection. Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies
Fuel control Desmodromic valve control
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multiplate with hydraulic control

Chassis and suspension

Frame Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450
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
Rear brakes Single disc. 2-piston calliper
Front tire 120/70-17
Rear tire 180/55-17

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 168 kg (370.4 lb)
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)
Emission details Euro 3

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.8333 hp/kg

Other specifications

Color options Red (red/black, Dark Stealth (racing black/black)
Exhaust system Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes. Twin stainless steel mufflers
Factory warranty 2 years unlimited mileage
Price as new US$ 12995. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

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