At the Modena circuit, we’ve carried out a test on the new 2012 Ducati Streetfighter 848. According to Ducati - which is really confident in this model - the new Streetfighter 848 is synonymous with sheer fun, thanks to the sophisticated combination between 848 Testastretta 11° engine and the Superbike-derived frame geometry.

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While our colleague Lorenzo is about to get on track (literally) at the new Modena circuit to test the 2012 Ducati Streetfighter 848, we can reveal the technical specs of this remarkable bike. The new Streetfighter 848 is synonymous with pure motorcycling fun, thanks to the sophisticated combination between the brand new 848 Testastretta 11° engine and the new frame geometry, which has been updated to give the bike maximum agility and safe handling. Its improved usability - thanks to a fluid and manageable power delivery - the renewed ergonomics and Ducati Traction Control (DTC) give life to Ducati’s new and exclusive interpretation of the fighter style, which is doomed to succeed.

The 848 Testastretta 11° engine provides 132 Hp and 9.5 Kgm (93.5 Nm) of torque with outstanding fluency, thanks to the innovative wiring diagram which has succesfully been put on trial by Ducati’s own Multistrada e Diavel. The new engine makes the Streefighter a very exciting road experience, with a fully revised frame geometry and the help from the 8 level Ducati Traction Control that gurantee comfortable and safe riding.

The new Streetfighter model boasts a dry weight of 169kg and will be available in the classic red fairing/red frame combination. Beside that, 2 new color scheme will be made available: the catchy Fighter Yellow - which is a deja-vu for Ducati - and the fascinating Dark Stealth, which highlights the Streetfighter’s aggressive nature. Both color schemes will use black steel trellis racing frames. The new Streetfighter 848 will hit the market in November.

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In the past, loads of rumors were circulating about a new Ducati naked bike and finally, thanks to these spy shots, we can confirm the existence of the Streetfighter 848. We don’t believe the sighting happened by chance: it’s probably part of a commercial strategy since insiders are saying that this less powerful streetfighter will officially debut at the 2011 Eicma in November.

These shots have been taken just outside Ducati’s HQ in Bologna, Italy, and the first thing we’ve noticed is that the maker has decided to opt for a yellow/mustard colour - not listed in the current SF catalogue - which in the past has always been the tint of choice for smaller sports bikes such as the Ducati 749 and 748.

We’ve also spotted some differences with the current production line such as the swingarm’s screw-nuts - the 1098/SF has six screws while the 848 has one less - and the front fork. In the 848 in fact this bronze- tinted unit differs quite a lot from the S version and it rather reminds us the one mounted on the latest Monster 1100 EVO. As we thought the aesthetic approach hasn’t varied much but the mechanical adjustments are what makes the real difference.

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