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| Manufacturer | Ducati |
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| Also called | eight-four-eight eight-forty-eight |
| Production | 2008-present |
| Predecessor | Ducati 749 |
| Class | sport bike |
| Engine | 849 cc (51. Ducati Motor Holding SpA ( Borsa Italiana: DMH is an Italian Motorcycle manufacturer located in Bologna Italy. The Ducati 749 is a L-twin powered sport bike built by Ducati Motor Holding. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation groups motorcycles into the following three separate classes street, off-road, and dual-sport. A motorcycle engine propels a Motorcycle. The engine typically sits immediately under the fuel tank in between and just forward of the rider's legs 8 cu in), 4 valve per cylinder desmodromic liquid cooled L-twin Bore x stroke: 94 x 61. In general mechanical terms the word desmodromic is used to refer to mechanisms that have different controls for their actuation in different directions Configurations "True V-twin" vs V-2 There is some ambiguity regarding what defines a V-twin which arose from 180 degree "V" engines (see 2 mm Compression ratio: 12:1 |
| Power | 115. The compression ratio is a single number that can be used to predict the performance of any engine particularly piston engines (but can be used on essentially any Internal-combustion In Physics, power (symbol P) is the rate at which work is performed or energy is transmitted or the amount of energy required or expended for 6 hp (86 kW) @ 10,400 rpm |
| Torque | 62. A torque (τ in Physics, also called a moment (of force is a pseudo- vector that measures the tendency of a force to rotate an object about 3 lb·ft (84. 5 N·m) @ 8,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 speed, wet clutch |
| Suspension | Front: Showa upside-down forks Rear: Showa monoshock |
| Brakes | Front: Two 320 mm (12. A clutch is a mechanism for transmitting rotation which can be engaged and disengaged ( is a manufacturer of high-performance Automotive, Motorcycle and Outboard suspension systems based in Gyoda Saitama in Japan. ( is a manufacturer of high-performance Automotive, Motorcycle and Outboard suspension systems based in Gyoda Saitama in Japan. A brake is a device for slowing or stopping the motion of a Machine or Vehicle, or alternatively a device to restrain it from starting to move again 6 in) semi-floating discs, radial Brembo 4-piston calipers, Rear: 245 mm (9. Brembo is a manufacturer of Automotive Brake systems especially for high-performance cars and Motorcycles It was established in Bergamo 6 in) disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Tires | Front: 120/70 ZR17 Rear: 180/55 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm (56. In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels 3 in) |
| Seat height | 830 mm (32. 7 in) |
| Weight | 168 kg (370 lb) |
| Fuel capacity | 15. 5 litres (3. 4 imp/4. 1 US gal) incl 4. 1 litres (0. 90 imp/1. 08 US gal) reserve |
| Related | Ducati 1098 |
| Similar | MV Agusta 750 Suzuki GSX-R750 |
The Ducati 848 is a 849 cc (51. The Ducati 1098 is a Super bike manufactured by the Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati. The F4 was the motorcycle that launched the resurrection of MV Agusta in 1998 The GSX-R750 is a Sport bike from Suzuki 's GSX-R series of Motorcycles. 8 cu in) L-twin sport bike manufactured by Ducati. Configurations "True V-twin" vs V-2 There is some ambiguity regarding what defines a V-twin which arose from 180 degree "V" engines (see The Motorcycle Safety Foundation groups motorcycles into the following three separate classes street, off-road, and dual-sport. Ducati Motor Holding SpA ( Borsa Italiana: DMH is an Italian Motorcycle manufacturer located in Bologna Italy. It was announced on November 6, 2007 for the 2008 model year and replaces the 749, although the 848 model name was already listed on the compatible parts table for the 1098 fuel tank, giving away the secret a few months early. The Ducati 749 is a L-twin powered sport bike built by Ducati Motor Holding. The 848 makes a tested 115. 6 hp (86 kW) at 10,400 rpm and 62. 3 lb·ft (84. 5 N·m) at 8,500 rpm. [1] With a manufacturer claimed dry weight of 168 kg (370 lb), the 848 undercuts its larger displacement sibling, the 1098, by 5 kg (11 lb). Dry weight is an unstandardized technical measurement that refers to the weight of a Motorcycle without any consumables passengers or cargo The Ducati 1098 is a Super bike manufactured by the Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati.
Although the 1098 and 848 share many similar components, as per the 916/748 and 999/749 models, the 848 utilizes a wet clutch system rather than the traditional dry clutch of previous superbikes from Ducati. A clutch is a mechanism for transmitting rotation which can be engaged and disengaged The manufacturer claims it reduces weight, improves both service life and "feel" of the clutch and reduces noise. [2]
The MSRP of the 848 is US$13,495,[3] and is available in Red or Pearl White colors for the 2008 model year. The ( manufacturer's) suggested retail price ( MSRP or SRP) list price or recommended retail price ( RRP) (originally The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been
Comparison with Ducati 1098
The 848 shares more physical and technical design elements with the stronger 1098 than with its predecessor, the 749, including:
- Exhaust system layout
- Single-sided swingarm
- A single, fully adjustable Showa rear shock
- Similar oil cooler and cooler radiator
- Same wheelbase (1430mm)
- Same rake and trail
- Same valve angles
- Magnesium head covers
References
- ^ Duke, Kevin (2007-12-28). A single-sided swingarm is a style of Motorcycle Swingarm. As its name implies it lies along only one side of the motorcycle's rear wheel rather than the conventional ( is a manufacturer of high-performance Automotive, Motorcycle and Outboard suspension systems based in Gyoda Saitama in Japan. Bicycle and motorcycle geometry is the collection of key measurements (lengths and angles that define a particular bike configuration Magnesium (mægˈniːziəm is a Chemical element with the symbol Mg, Atomic number 12 Atomic weight 24 Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of 2008 Ducati 848 Road Test (HTML) (English). Motorcycle. com. Retrieved on 2008-03-20. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden.
- ^ Ducati 848 MY08 Specifications. Ducati. com.
- ^ Dirck Edge. "New Ducatis Include Redesigned Monster 696", Motorcycle Daily, November 5, 2007. Retrieved on 2007-11-06. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with
External links
- Ducati 848, Ducati
- Ducati 848 vs. 1098S: A Snap Shot Comparison, SuperbikePlanet. com, January 10, 2008
- Soup Tested: 2008 Ducati 848, SuperbikePlanet. com, January 4, 2008
- WebRide: 2008 Ducati 848, Cycle World, December, 2007
- Video: First ride of the new Ducati 848, Motorcycle News, 3 December 2007
- The Ultimate Ducati 848 launch video, Raptors & Rockets, December 5, 2007 (YouTube)
- 2008 Ducati 848 - First Ride, MotorcycleUSA. Cycle World Magazine is a Motorcycling Magazine in the United States. MCN or Motorcycle News is a weekly motorcycling Newspaper published by Bauer Consumer Media, and based in Peterborough, YouTube is a video sharing website where users can upload view and share Video clips YouTube was created in February 2005 by three former PayPal employees com, December 17, 2007
- Video: Ducati 1098 vs 848, Motorcycle News, 19 December 2007
- 2008 Ducati 848 Road Test, Motorcycle. com, December 28, 2007
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