Ducati 848 Dark (2010)

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.

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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