Tech Specs (from factory)

 

Basics

 

Model: Ducati Superbike 848

Year: 2008

 

Engine and transmission

 

Displacement: 849.4 ccm (51.83 cubic inches)

Engine type: V2, four-stroke

Power: 134.0 HP (97.8 kW)) @ 10000 RPM

Torque: 96.0 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 

Exhaust system: Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and lambda probe. Twin stainless steel mufflers 

 

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

 

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 wheel travel: 127 mm (5.0 inches)

Rear suspension: Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swing-arm 

Rear wheel travel: 120 mm (4.7 inches)

Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17

Rear tyre: 180/55-ZR17

Front brakes: Double disc

Diameter: 320 mm (12.6 inches)

Rear brakes: Single disc

Diameter: 245 mm (9.6 inches)

Physical measures and capacities

 

Dry weight: 168.0 kg (370.4 pounds)

Power/weight ratio: 0.7976 HP/kg

Seat height: 830 mm (32.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.

Wheelbase: 1430 mm (56.3 inches)

Fuel capacity: 15.50 litres (4.10 gallons)

 

After Mods + Tuning

 

Power: 171WHP

Torque: 89.3ft-lbs

Weight: 159kg.

Power/Weight Ratio: 1.08HP/kg (8% above holy grail)