The Ducati 848 Nicky Hayden Edition motorcycle was released in 2010 and featured a four-stroke, 90-degree L twin-cylinder engine with desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder. It had a 848 cc capacity and a compression ratio of 12.0:1. The motorcycle had a tubular steel trellis frame and front suspension consisting of a Showa 43mm fully adjustable upside-down fork. The rear suspension was a progressive linkage with a fully adjustable monoshock by Showa with an aluminium single-sided swingarm. The 848 Nicky Hayden Edition had a maximum power of 98.5 kW or 134 hp at 10,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 96 Nm or 70.8 lb-ft at 8,250 rpm. The motorcycle had a primary drive with straight cut gears, ratio 1.84:1 and a 6-speed transmission with a final chain drive. It had a fuel capacity of 16 litres or 4.2 US gallons and had a consumption average of 5.3 L/100 km or 44.5 US mpg. The dry weight of the motorcycle was 168 kg or 370.4 lbs, and it had a top speed of 257.8 km/h or 160.2 mph. Reviews of the motorcycle were positive, with MC24.no offering one such review.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Ducati 848 Nicky Hayden Edition
| 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 |
| Reviews | MC24.no |
