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

The Ducati Superbike 848 motorcycle specifications include a 849.4 cc (51.83 cu in) engine, power of 134 hp (97.8 kW) @ 10,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 168 kg (370.4 lb).

Key specifications

2008-2009Model years
849 ccDisplacement
134 hpPower
96.0 Nm @ 8,250 rpmTorque
168 kgDry weight
830 mmSeat height
15.5 LFuel tank
1,430 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20082009

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 2008 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Ducati Superbike 848 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 power134 hp
Low 18 hpAverage 104.9 hpHigh 214.2 hp

About 28% higher than the Ducati database average. Around the 70th 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 power70th

134 hp — more powerful than about 70% 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 • 134 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,430 mmSeat 830 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-ZR17 front / 180/55-ZR17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire size 180/55-ZR17
Power-to-weight ratio 0.798 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 797.6 hp/tonne
Specific power 157.8 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 134 hp (97.8 kW) @ 10,000 rpm
Torque 96.0 Nm (9.8 kgf-m or 70.8 ft.lbs) @ 8,250 rpm
Bore × stroke 94.0 x 61.2 mm (3.7 x 2.4 inches)
Compression ratio 12.0:1
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 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down fork
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
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 180/55-ZR17

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)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.7976 hp/kg

Other specifications

Color options Red – Red – Black, Pearl White – Racing Grey – Black
Exhaust system Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and lambda probe. Twin stainless steel mufflers

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Ducati models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Ducati information before relying on them. Visit the official Ducati website.