The Ducati 848 Evo is the top model 848 bike developed for 2011. Don’t let the matt black paint work on the ‘Dark’ version, with its lower price, fool you into thinking that this is anything other than a fully-kitted out Ducati. The 2011 848 Evo has undergone changes just about everywhere, but specifically on the Testastretta engine itself to produce 140 hp.

We get new cylinder heads, new cams, new piston shape, a larger, racing throttle and a higher compression ratio. The valves have a new aspiration system and a new ‘Marelli’ fuel injection system achieves 98 Nm of torque. Two lambda sensors are fitted to the new and lighter exhaust system which has classic Ducati mufflers under the seat.

A Ducati Data Analyser (DDA) is available as an option for the statistical track beast in you, and we get Brembo monoblock calipers although no traction control or ABS is available on this model. The Ducati 848 Evo is available in either the ‘Stealth Dark’ matte black colour above or, if you prefer your Italian in red, you can still always go with a classic. Full 848 Evo specs after the jump.

Engine

Type: L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled
Displacement: 849.4cc
Bore x Stroke: 94×61.2mm
Compression ratio: 13.2:1
Power: 140hp (103kw) @ 10,500rpm
Torque: 72.3lb-ft (98Nm) @ 9,750rpm
Fuel injection: Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies
Exhaust: Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes. Twin stainless steel mufflers

Transmission
Gearbox: 6 speed
Ratio: 1=37/15 2=30/17 3=28/20 4=26/22 5=24/23 6=23/24
Primary drive: Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.84:1
Final drive: Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 39
Clutch: Wet multiplate with hydraulic control

Emissions Standard: Euro 3

Chassis

Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450
Wheelbase: 1430mm (56.3in)
Rake: 24.5°
Front suspension: Showa 43mmfully adjustable usd forks
Front wheel travel: 127mm (5in)
Front wheel: 5-spoke in light alloy 3.50 x 17
Front Tyre: Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP, 120/70 ZR17
Rear suspension: Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
Rear wheel travel: 120mm (4.7in)
Rear wheel: 5-spoke light alloy 5.50 x 17
Rear tyre: Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP, 180/55 ZR17
Front brake: 2 x 320mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc 4-piston callipers
Rear brake: 245mm disc, 2-piston calliper
Fuel tank capacity: 15.5l - 4.1 gallon (US)
Dry weight: 168kg (370lb)

Instruments
Digital MotoGP derived unit with displays for: Speed, rev counter, lap times, time, air temp, coolant temp, battery voltage, A & B trips, fuel reserve trip, scheduled maintenance. Warning lights for: Neutral, turn signals, high-beam, rev-limit, oil pressure, fuel reserve. Plus: Integrated immobilizer system.

Warranty
2 years unlimited mileage

Body Colour (frame/wheel)
Red (red / black) - Dark Stealth (racing black / black)
Versions: Dual seat
Seat height: 830mm (32.6in)

DDA
DDA system-ready for Ducati Performance accessory

DTC
Not available on this model

ABS
Not available on this model

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