The 2010 Ducati 848 Dark motorcycle has a four-stroke, 848 cc engine with 90-degree L twin cylinders, DOHC, and desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder. It has a compression ratio of 12.0:1 and is liquid-cooled. The fuel injection is Marelli electronic, and it has a wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. The 6-speed transmission has a final drive chain and a straight cut gears primary drive. The frame is made of tubular steel trellis frame in ALS 450, and the suspension includes a Showa 43mm fully adjustable upside-down fork at the front and a fully adjustable Showa monoshock at the rear. The front brakes have 2 x 320mm discs with Brembo 4 piston calipers, and the rear brakes include a single 245 mm disc with a Brembo 2 piston caliper. The motorcycle has a top speed of 257.8 km/h or 160.2 mph and can travel 11.1 seconds in the standing 1/4 mile. Its fuel capacity is 16 litres or 4.2 US gallons, and it has an average fuel consumption of 5.3 L/100 km or 44.5 US mpg. The dry weight is 168 kg or 370.4 lbs, and the seat height is 830 mm or 32.6 in. Overall, the Ducati 848 Dark motorcycle offers a powerful ride with quality components and sleek design.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Ducati 848 Dark
| Year | 2010 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
