General information |
Model: | Ducati Superbike 848 |
Year: | 2009 |
Category: | Sport |
Rating: | 71 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
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Engine and transmission |
Displacement: | 849.40 ccm (51.83 cubic inches) |
Engine type: | V2 |
Stroke: | 4 |
Power: | 134.00 HP (97.8 kW)) @ 10000 RPM |
Torque: | 96.00 Nm (9.8 kgf-m or 70.8 ft.lbs) @ 8250 RPM |
Compression: | 12.0:1 |
Bore x stroke: | 94.0 x 61.2 mm (3.7 x 2.4 inches) |
Fuel system: | Injection. Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies. |
Fuel control: | Desmodromic valve control |
Cooling system: | Liquid |
Gearbox: | 6-speed |
Transmission type
final drive: | Chain |
Clutch: | Wet multiplate with hydraulic control |
Physical measures |
Dry weight: | 168.0 kg (370.4 pounds) |
Seat height: | 830 mm (32.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Wheelbase: | 1,430 mm (56.3 inches) |
Chassis and dimensions |
Frame type: | Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450 |
Rake (fork angle): | 24.5° |
Front suspension: | Showa 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down fork |
Front suspension travel: | 127 mm (5.0 inches) |
Rear suspension: | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm |
Rear suspension travel: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
Front tyre dimensions: | 120/70-ZR17 |
Rear tyre dimensions: | 180/55-ZR17 |
Front brakes: | Double disc |
Front brakes diameter: | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
Rear brakes: | Single disc |
Rear brakes diameter: | 245 mm (9.6 inches) |
Exhaust system: | Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and lambda probe. Twin stainless steel mufflers |
Speed and acceleration |
Power/weight ratio: | 0.7976 HP/kg |
Other specifications |
Fuel capacity: | 15.50 litres (4.10 gallons) |
Color options: | Red (Red/Racing Grey), Pearl White (Racing Grey/Black) |
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