DUCATI 848 Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

In 2013, the Italian motorcycle maker released the Ducati 848 EVO Corse SE, a fully faired sports motorcycle and one of the most powerful machines built by the House of Borgo Panigale.

The bike was fitted with race-derived elements and technologies but also with a special paint scheme and graphics. Besides the paint scheme, the lightweight aluminum fuel tank that reduced the overall weight by one kg (2.2 lbs) and an improved braking system set it apart from the base model.

Also, the bike packed the same standard features as its siblings, such as a single seat, a full fairing with a dual headlight system, a small windscreen, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, a single-sided swingarm, and 10-spoke lightweight wheels.

In the suspension department, the Trellis frame was equipped with a 43 mm fully adjustable USD Showa telescopic fork on the front and a fully adjustable race-derived Ohlins shock absorber with progressive linkage on the rear.

The 2013 Ducati 848 EVO Corse SE had installed underneath its fuel tank an 848cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine that featured an electronically-controlled fuel injection system, boasting 140 hp at 10,500 rpm and 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque with maximum strength at 9,750 rpm.

With a dry weight of 168 kg (370 lbs), a six-speed manual transmission with a hydraulically-controlled wet multi-plate clutch, and a final chain drive, the machine reached a top speed of 261 kph (162 mph).

In 2013, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 848 EVO Dark, a sports machine in its sixth and final year of production. Compared to the standard model, the Dark version brought a more aggressive design with its blacked-out bodywork, frame, and wheels.

The bike packed the same standard features as its siblings, such as a full fairing with a small windscreen, a dual headlight system, a two-piece dual seat, a single-sided swingarm, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, and Y-shaped 10-spoke wheels.

The first Ducati 848 was announced on November 6, 2007, and released in 2008 as a replacement for the Ducati 749. It was manufactured until 2013 when it was replaced by the Ducati 899.

The 2013 Ducati 848 EVO Dark had its heartbeat set by an 848cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine managed by an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system, boasting 140 hp with a peak force at 10,500 rpm and 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 9,750 rpm.

The bike's power was transferred to a six-speed manual transmission with a hydraulically-controlled wet multi-plate clutch and a final chain drive, spinning the rear wheel to a top speed of 261 kph (162 mph).

In the braking department, the front wheel was equipped with two 320 mm discs, four-piston Brembo Monobloc calipers, and a 245 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear, providing excellent stopping power.

The Ducati 848 was a sports bike dressed in a full fairing, powered by an 848cc L-twin liquid-cooled engine. The bike was designed by Giandrea Fabbro and manufactured from 2008, when it replaced the 749 models, until 2013, when it was replaced by the Ducato 899.

The bike was in its sixth and final year of production alongside the Ducati 848 EVO Corse SE, sold as a premium version. The 2013 machine was similar to its predecessors, packing the same visual and performance specifications.

In the visual department, the 2013 Ducati 848 EVO was equipped with standard features, such as a small windscreen, a full fairing with a dual headlight system, a two-piece dual seat, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, a single-sided swingarm, and Y-shaped 10-spoke Marchesini lightweight wheels.

As for suspension, the bike's tubular steel Trellis frame was fitted with a 43 mm fully adjustable USD Showa fork on the front and a fully adjustable Ohlins shock absorber with progressive linkage on the rear, offering excellent handling.

As for the power figures, the 2013 Ducati 848 EVO had its soul brought to life by an 848cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine, managed by a fuel injection system, boasting 140 hp at 10,500 rpm and 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 9,750 rpm.

In the braking department, the wheels were fitted with two 320 mm discs paired with four-piston calipers on the front and a 245 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel.

In 2013, the Italian engineers from the House of Borgo Panigale took the successful 848 EVO and turned it into a more aggressive, edgier, and bolder machine in the form of the Ducati Superbike 848 EVO Dark.

As its name suggests, the 2013 Ducati Superbike 848 EVO Dark was delivered in a blacked-out package with black bodywork, frame, and wheels, offering a more aggressive stance.

The bike was fitted with the same standard features as its sibling, such as a full fairing with a dual headlight system, a small windscreen, a two-piece dual seat, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, a single-sided swingarm, and Y-shaped 10-spoke lightweight wheels.

The bike's suspension system comprised a 43 mm fully adjustable USD Showa fork on the front and a fully adjustable Ohlins shock absorber with progressive linkage on the rear, offering excellent handling capabilities.

As for the braking performance, the bike's wheels were fitted with two 320 mm semi-floating discs and four-piston Brembo Monobloc calipers on the front and a 245 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel.

The 2013 Ducati Superbike 848 EVO Dark packed underneath its bodywork an 849cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine fed by an electronically-controlled fuel injection system, boasting 140 hp with a peak force at 10,500 rpm and 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 9,750 rpm.

In 2013, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati Superbike 848 EVO, one of the lightest machines in Ducati's superbike family that boasted the latest technology developed by the House of Borgo Panigale.

Some of the latest technology included the Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Ducati Data Analyzer (DDA), and Ducati Quick Shift (DQS). In addition, the bike was fitted with a Showa front fork and a race-derived rear Ohlins shock.

In the appearance department, the bike packed the same standard features as its siblings, such as a full fairing with a dual headlight system, a small windscreen, a two-piece dual seat, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, a single-sided swingarm, and Y-shaped 10-spoke wheels.

Underneath its bodywork, the 2013 Ducati Superbike 848 Evo had installed an 849cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine with a fuel injection system in charge, boasting 140 hp at 10,500 rpm and 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 9,750 rpm.

The bike was built on a tubular steel Trellis frame with a 43 mm fully adjustable USD Showa fork on the front and a fully adjustable Ohlins shock absorber on the rear, delivering excellent suspension performance and handling.

The braking performance was achieved by two 320 mm semi-floating discs with radially-mounted four-piston Brembo calipers on the front wheel and a 245 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel.

The Ducati Streetfighter was a street fighter machine made by Ducat from 2009 to 2015, designed by Damien Basset, and produced in three versions: the standard Streetfighter 1099cc from 2009 to 2011, the Streetfighter S 1099cc from 2009 to 2012, and the Streetfighter 848cc from 2011 to 2015.

In 2013, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati Streetfighter S, a machine with several improvements, such as an Ohlins front and rear suspension system, a carbon fiber front fender, carbon fiber belt covers, Ducati Traction Control (DTC), DDA-ready, Brembo brakes, and forged wheels.

In the aesthetic department, the bike was equipped with standard features, such as a signature Trellis frame, a single headlight unit, a single seat, a dual exhaust system mounted on the right side of the bike, a single-sided swingarm, and Y-shaped 10-spoke lightweight forged wheels.

In the performance department, the 2013 Ducati Streetfighter S had installed a 1,099cc four-stroke liquid-cooled L-twin engine with an electronically-controlled fuel injection system, boasting 155 hp at 9,500 rpm and 115 Nm (85 lb-ft) torque at 9,500 rpm.

The bike's power was handled by a six-speed manual transmission with a hydraulically-controlled dry multi-plate clutch and a final chain drive, pushing the machine to a top speed of 257 kph (160 mph).

The bike's suspension system comprised a 43 mm fully adjustable USD Ohlins fork on the front and a fully adjustable Ohlins shock absorber with progressive linkage on the rear.

In 2012, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 848 EVO, a sports motorcycle wrapped in a full fairing that delivered six hp more than the base model and better maneuverability.

In the aesthetic department, the bike was equipped with standard features, such as a full bodywork with a dual headlight system, a small windscreen, a two-piece dual seat, a dual exhaust system mounted under the seat, a single-sided swingarm, and Y-shaped 10-spoke lightweight wheels.

The bike's suspension system comprised a 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down Showa telescopic fork on the front and a fully adjustable Ohlins shock absorber with progressive linkage on the rear, delivering excellent handling capabilities.

As for braking performance, the bike packed two 320 mm discs with four-piston Brembo Monobloc calipers on the front wheel and a 245 mm disc with a two-piston caliper on the rear wheel, offering excellent stopping power.

As for the power figures, the 2012 Ducati 848 EVO had its soul brought to life by an 848cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine with a fuel injection system in charge of feeding the pistons, delivering 140 hp at 10,500 rpm and 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 9,750 rpm.

The engine power was transferred to the rear wheel through a six-speed manual transmission with a hydraulically-controlled wet multi-plate clutch and a final chain drive, pushing the machine to a top speed of 261 kph (162 mph).

In 2012, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati Superbike 848 EVO Corse SE, a machine designed to be as close as possible to a racing motorcycle. The bike was fitted with a new aluminum fuel tank, state-of-the-art Ducati electronics, and a Ducati Corse Development Team color scheme.

In the aesthetic department, the bike was equipped with the same standard features as its siblings, such as a full bodywork with a small windscreen, a dual headlight system, a single seat, a single-sided swingarm, 10-spoke wheels, and an under-seat-mounted exhaust system.

The bike's suspension system comprised a fully adjustable USD Showa fork on the front and a fully adjustable Ohlins shock absorber with progressive linkage on the rear, providing excellent handling capabilities.

The wheels were fitted with two 320 mm semi-floating discs, four-piston Brembo calipers on the front, and a 245 mm disc with a two-piston caliper on the rear, offering excellent stopping power.

As for the power figures, the 2012 Ducati Superbike 848 EVO Corse SE was hiding underneath its clothes an 849cc four-stroke L-twin liquid-cooled engine fed by a fuel injection system, delivering 140 hp at 10,500 rpm and 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 9,750 rpm.

The power produced by the engine was sent to the rear wheel through a six-speed manual transmission with a hydraulically-controlled clutch and final chain drive, pushing the machine to 261 kph (162 mph).

The Ducati 848 was a sports motorcycle dressed in a full fairing and powered by an 848cc V-twin liquid-cooled engine. The bike was announced on November 6, 2007, released in 2008 as a replacement for the Ducati 749, and continued production until 2013, when it was succeeded by the Ducati 899.

The bike was part of the 848 range, and over its production period, Ducati made several variations with different performances and characteristics but similar appearances. The 848 model was designed by Giandrea Fabbro and packed the same frame and bodywork as the 1098 version.

In 2011, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 848 EVO, a fully faired sports machine that received the special EVO treatment to the engine and chassis, offering more power and maneuverability.

The bike was fitted with standard features, such as a full fairing with a small windscreen, a dual headlight system, a red Trellis frame, a two-piece dual seat, an under-seat-mounted dual exhaust system, a single-sided swingarm, and Y-shaped 10-spoke lightweight wheels.

Underneath its clothes, the 2011 Ducati 848 EVO had installed an 848cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine managed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, delivering an output power of 140 hp at 10,500 rpm and 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 9,750 rpm.

The engine was paired to a six-speed manual transmission with a hydraulically-operated wet multi-plate clutch and a final chain drive, pushing the bike to 261 kph (162 mph).

The story of the 848 began on November 6, 2007, when Ducati announced the Ducati 848 for the 2008 year model. It was a sports motorcycle dressed in a full fairing and powered by an 848cc V-twin liquid-cooled engine.

The bike replaced the Ducati 749 in 2008 and was replaced by the Ducati 899 in 2013. It was manufactured for six years from 2008 to 2013, and included several variations with slightly different differences.

In 2010, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer released the Ducati 848 EVO, a sports motorcycle featuring minor modifications in almost every mechanical department, resulting in an increase in performance and maneuverability.

In the performance department, the bike's engine was rethought and equipped with higher-compression cams, resulting in a six-hp increase. The 848cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine delivered an output power of 140 hp with maximum strength at 10,500 rpm and 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 9,750 rpm.

The bike's power was handled by a six-speed manual transmission with a hydraulically controlled wet multi-plate clutch, while the rear wheel was spun by a final chain drive to a top speed of 261 kph (162 mph).

In the suspension department, the 2010 Ducati 848 EVO packed a 43 mm fully adjustable USD Showa fork on the front and a fully adjustable Ohlins shock absorber on the rear, delivering excellent handling capabilities.

The Ducati 848 was a fully faired sports bike powered by a liquid-cooled V-twin engine, which debuted in 2008 as a replacement for the Ducati 749 and continued production until 2013, when it was replaced by the Ducati 899.

In 2010, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 848 Dark, a sports machine ideally suited for those riders who wanted a more aggressive and darker sports bike.

As its name says, the 2010 Ducati 848 Dark came in a completely black-finished bodywork, with the only colorful element being the rear shock absorber's spring. Besides that, the bike was identical to the base model, delivering the same technical and performance specifications.

The bike was fitted with standard features, such as a full fairing with a small windscreen, a dual headlight system, a dual exhaust system with mufflers mounted under the seat, a two-piece dual seat, a single-sided swingarm, and Y-shaped 10-spoke lightweight wheels.

In the performance department, the 2010 Ducati 848 Dark had installed an 848cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, boasting 134 hp with a peak at 10,000 rpm and 96 Nm (71 lb-ft) torque at 8,250 rpm.

The engine was paired to a six-speed manual transmission with a hydraulically controlled wet multi-plate clutch and a final chain drive, pushing the machine to 258 kph (160 mph).

In 2010, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 848 Nicky Hayden Edition in conjunction with the Red Bull United States Grand Prix at Nicky's Hayden hometown at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. The bike featured an American-inspired paint scheme, a Nicky Hayden autograph on the fuel tank, and other improvements.

Some other improvements included an LED illuminated dashboard for better visibility in the nighttime, a 30 mm mirror extension kit, and aluminum cam belt tensioner pulleys for reduced weight, moving mass, and better acceleration.

In all other departments, the special edition machine was identical to the standard model, featuring a full fairing with a windscreen, a dual exhaust system mounted under the seat, a dual headlight system, a single-sided swingarm, and Y-shaped 10-spoke aluminum wheels.

In the suspension department, the bike packed a 43 mm fully adjustable USD Showa fork on the front and a fully adjustable Showa shock absorber with progressive linkage on the rear, offering strong stopping power.

As for the power figures, the 2010 Ducati 848 Nicky Hayden Edition had its soul brought to life by an 848cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine fed by an electronically-controlled fuel injection system, boasting 134 hp at 10,000 rpm and 96 Nm (71 lb-ft) torque at 8,250 rpm.

The bike's power was sent to a six-speed manual transmission with a hydraulically-controlled wet multi-plate clutch and a final chain drive, pushing the bike to a top speed of 258 kph (160 mph).

In 2009, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 848, a sports machine that debuted in 2008 as a replacement for the Ducati 749. The bike was manufactured until 2013, when it was replaced by the Ducati 899.

The bike shared iconic features from its larger brothers, such as the under-seat-mounted exhaust system, a single-sided swingarm that offered faster rear wheel revisions, a Trellis frame, and a beautifully crafted race bodywork.

With a dry weight of only 168 kg (369 lbs), the machine was 20 kg (44 lbs) lighter than its predecessors, providing impressive performances o the race track and even in city traffic. The Ducati 848 was the most impressive middleweight machine at the time.

The bike's suspension system comprised a 43 mm upside-down, fully adjustable Showa fork on the front and a fully adjustable Showa shock absorber with progressive linkage on the rear, delivering excellent handling capabilities.

As for the braking power, the bike's wheels were fitted with two 320 mm discs coupled to four-pistons Brembo calipers on the front and a 245 mm disc squeezed by a dual-piston Brembo caliper on the rear, offering excellent stopping power.

As for the power figures, the 2009 Ducati 848 had installed an 848cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine fed by an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system, boasting 134 hp with a peak force at 10,000 rpm and 96 Nm (71 lb-ft) torque at 8,250 rpm.

On November six, 2007, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer announced the Ducati 848 for the 2008 model year, an 849cc sports bike that replaced the Ducati 749 motorcycle. The Ducati 848 shared the same design, frame, and bodywork as the Ducati 1098, both designed by Giandrea Fabbro.

The first generation of the Ducati 848 was produced in 2008, 2009, and 2010 while in 2009, the maker presented the Ducati 848 Hayden Limited Edition, released in 2010 as a marketing tie-in with Nicky Hayden that started racing for Ducati's team from 2009 MotoGP season.

In 2008, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 848, one of the lightest machines in its class, tipping the scale at 168 kg (369 lbs). It featured lightweight Marchesini wheels, MotoGP-derived brakes, and a fully adjustable suspension system.

In the visual department, the bike packed standard features, such as a full fairing with a small windscreen, a dual headlight system, a two-piece dual seat, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, a single-sided swingarm, and Y-shaped 10-spoke wheels.

As for power, the 2008 Ducati 848 had its soul brought to life by an 848cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine with a fuel injection system in charge, boasting 134 hp with a peak force at 10,000 rpm and 96 Nm (71 lb-ft) torque at 8,250 rpm.

The engine power was transferred to a six-speed manual transmission with a hydraulically-controlled wet multi-plate clutch and a final chain drive, spinning the rear wheel to a top speed of 256 kph (160 mph).