DUCATI 848 EVO (2012-2013) Specs, Performance & Photos

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).