Trademark Ducati features like the high tail section and compact front end combine with twin under-seat silencers and single-sided swingarm to express the sheer engineering beauty of aerodynamics and agility.Add the Testastretta Evoluzione engines as the hearts of the machines and the result is all-out performance Ducati Superbikes that look fast even when parked.Superbike Chassis The 848EVO chassis and suspension are the result of a ‘performance-first’ priority approach to development, in which the goal is always to further reduce weight and increase strength and rigidity to manage the high-powered Testastretta Evoluzione engines.Trellis FrameDeveloped in cooperation with Ducati Corse, the lightweight Trellis frame features 34mm main section tubes with a material thickness of 1.5mm. The result is an incredibly rigid construction that remains one of Ducati’s lightest frame solutions ever. Adding style to performance, the three colour versions for the 848EVO use frames finished in red and racing black.Front SuspensionThe 848EVO features fully adjustable 43mm Showa forks. The front suspension solution has radial brake calliper mountings providing superior road holding and incredible feedback to give every rider more confidence and control.Rear SuspensionThe lightweight Trellis frame and single-sided swingarm enable a compact and weight-saving rear suspension linkage system that features separate lower pick-up points for the push-rod and suspension unit. This ‘tandem’ design effectively reduces stress around the linkage pick-up area of the Trellis frame.Working together with this highly efficient linkage is a fully adjustable Showa single shock for the 848EVO.Single-Sided SwingarmThe dual construction technique used for the single-sided swingarm allows the main operational components to use individual aluminum castings so as to ensure strength around the pivot points, wheel hub and suspension links, while lightweight, fabricated aluminum sections are used to complete the construction into a single, beautifully engineered component. The 848EVO has its single- sided swingarm finished in black.Race-Bred BrakesDucati Superbikes have always been famous for their incredible, track-derived braking performance and the 2011 model line-up is no exception.Like the 1198, the 848EVO uses Brembo’s incredibly powerful Monobloc caliper racing technology. Machined from a single piece of alloy, the calipers achieve a higher rigidity and resistance to distortion during extreme braking. The resulting increase in hydraulic efficiency not only delivers incredible braking power, but also provides an enhanced and precise ‘feel’ at the brake lever.The twin Monobloc calipers each have four 34mm pistons that grip 320mm discs on the 848EVO.Super Lightweight WheelsThe lightweight front wheels used on all Ducati Superbike models substantially reduces the moment of inertia, enabling a faster change of direction and enhanced acceleration and braking performances.The 848EVO is equipped with Y-shaped, 5-spoke wheels by Enkei which are finished in black while the 1198 rides on 10-spoke wheels finished in a subtle graphite grey, also by Enkei. It’s fitted with Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tires, at 120/70 ZR17 for the front, 180/55 ZR17 for the rear of the 848EVO.These high-performance tires have shoulder areas that maximize the contact patch and carcasses specially designed for stiffness under heavy braking and precision during high speed cornering.Magnesium SubframeProducing a front subframe in magnesium underlines the attention to weight-saving detail in the Ducati Superbike range. Its construction provides secure support for the headlamp, instruments and fairing, and the weight-saving around this high, forward position contributes considerably to overall ‘feel’ and control of the machine.Aerodynamic BodyworkCarefully designed for aerodynamic efficiency and to hug the sleek lines of the chassis, the Superbike bodywork enables the rider to blend effortlessly into the correct riding position.Its race-developed fairing design ensures perfect integration with the cooling system by providing efficient flow through the advanced, large surface area coolant radiator, which is assisted by lightweight, high flow electric fan assemblies and oil coolers.Aerodynamically shaped air ducts positioned just below the headlamps are precisely calculated to provide ample air delivery to the pressurized airbox.The lightweight bodywork contributes considerably to overall performance by reducing weight, protecting the Testastretta Evoluzione engine’s power output, and assisting the rider to effortlessly ‘tuck in’ from the wind stream and reduce drag to achieve maximum straight-line track speeds.InstrumentationThis pure racing digital instrumentation originating from Ducati’s MotoGP project has no switches or buttons to compromise its clean, minimalist lines. Instead, information additional to the default read-outs is managed from the left-hand handlebar-mounted switch gear, allowing the rider to scroll through and select from various menus.The display, which has a bright white LED back lighting presents rpm and speed, with the former displayed across the screen in a progressive bar graph. Optionally, the rpm and speed can be displayed in numeric values. Additionally, it displays lap times, time, air temperature, coolant temperature, battery voltage, two trips and a trip that automatically starts as the fuel system goes onto reserve.Warning lights illuminate to signify neutral, turn signals, high- beam, rev-limit, low oil pressure, fuel reserve and scheduled maintenance.Superbike Lights and IndicatorsThe horizontal twin headlamps, a signature Ducati style from the iconic 916, are modernized with the latest lighting technology. Two polyellipsoidal units light the way with a powerful beam while maintaining an aggressive look to the front of the machine in pure Ducati Superbike tradition.The rear light employs a specially designed strip of LEDs enhanced by a high diffusion lens shaped into the sleek lines of the tailpiece. The same LEDs are intensified for brake lights.The directional indicators also use the latest in LED technology for illumination. The frontal indicators are beautifully integrated into the rear view mirrors, which come with an optional spacer kit enabling an extension of 30mm over the standard mirror stem length.2011 Ducati 848EVO Colors:
Stealth Black, Ducati Red, Limited Edition White2011 Ducati 848EVO Prices:
US MSRP: $13,995. ( $12,995 for Stealth Black)
Canadian MSRP: $16,495CDN, ($15,495 for Matte Black)
Mexican MSRP: $16,495, $14,995 for Matte Black(EVA included)