Ducati 848 (2009)

The Ducati 848 (2009) motorcycle has a four-stroke, 90-degree L-twin cylinder engine with DOHC and desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder. It has a capacity of 848cc/51.7cu in and operates on a liquid-cooling system with a compression ratio of 12.0:1. The engine oil is semi-synthetic, 10W/40. The lightweight 2-1-2 exhaust system has catalytic converters and lambda probes with twin stainless steel mufflers. The Marelli electronic fuel injection and elliptical throttle bodies provide smooth induction, and the digital CDI ignition system ensures easy starting. With a maximum power output of 98.5 kW/134 hp at 10,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 96 Nm/9.8 kgf-m/70.8 lb-ft at 8250 rpm, the Ducati 848 provides a thrilling ride. The motorcycle is equipped with a wet multiplate clutch, hydraulic control, 6-speed transmission with a straight cut gear ratio of 1.84:1, and a chain final drive. The tubular steel trellis frame in ALS 450 provides a sturdy structure. The progressive linkage rear suspension with a fully adjustable Showa monoshock and aluminum single-sided swingarm, and Showa 43mm fully adjustable upside-down fork front suspension provide a comfortable ride. The front and rear Brembo brakes, 320mm discs with 4 piston calipers and 245mm disc with 2 piston caliper, respectively, provide superior stopping power. The motorcycle has front and rear tyres of 120/70 ZR17 and 180/50 ZR17, respectively. It has a length of 2095mm/82.4in, height of 1090mm/42.9in, and a wheelbase of 1430mm/56.3in. The seat height of 830mm/32.6in and dry weight of 168 kg/370.4 lbs provide comfort and stability. The fuel capacity of 16 litres/4.2 US gal/3.5 Imp gal and an average consumption of 5.3 L/100 km/18.9 km/L/44.5 US mpg/53.4 Imp mpg make it an efficient motorcycle. The Ducati 848 has a top speed of 257.8 km/h/160.2 mph and can cover a quarter-mile in 11.1 seconds. It has received positive reviews from MC24.no.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 848

Year: 2009

Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder.

Capacity: 848 cc / 51.7 cu in

Bore x Stroke: 94 x 61.2 mm

Cooling System: Liquid cooled

Compression Ratio: 12.0:1

Lubrication: Wet sump

Engine Oil: Semi-Synthetic, 10W/40

Exhaust: Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and lambda probe. Twin stainless steel mufflers.

Induction: Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies

Exhaust: Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and lambda probe. Twin stainless steel mufflers.

Ignition: Digital CDI

Spark Plug: Champion, RA59GC

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 98.5 kW / 134 hp @ 10000rpm

Max Torque: 96 Nm / 9.8 kgf-m / 70.8 lb-ft / @ 8250rpm

Clutch: Wet multiplate with hydraulic control

Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Primary Drive: Straight cut gears, ratio 1.84:1

Gear Ratio: 1st 37/15 / 2nd 30/17 / 3rd 28/20 / 4th 26/22 / 5th 24/23 / 6th 23/24

Frame: Tubular steel trellis frame in ALS 450

Front Suspension: Showa 43mm fully adjustable upside-down fork

Front Wheel Travel: 127 mm / 5.0 in

Rear Suspension: Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm.

Rear Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.1 in

Front Brakes: 2 x 320mm Disc, Brembo 4 piston calipers

Rear Brakes: Single 245 mm disc, Brembo 2 piston caliper

Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17

Rear Tyre: 180/50 ZR17

Rake: 24.5 degrees

Trail: 103 mm / 4.05 in

Dimensions: Length 2095 mm / 82.4 in Height 1090 mm / 42.9 in

Wheelbase: 1430 mm / 56.3 in

Seat Height: 830 mm / 32.6 in

Dry Weight: 168 kg / 370.4 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal

Consumption Average: 5.3 L/100 km / 18.9 km/l / 44.5 US mpg / 53.4 Imp mpg

Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.1 sec

Top Speed: 257.8 km/h / 160.2 mph

Reviews: MC24.no