DUCATI 848 EVO (2011-2012) Specs, Performance & Photos

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).