The 848 was too slow.

[falconati]

So they're giving it 140 BHP!

Ducati has replaced its 848 middleweight with the new 848 EVO – at 140bhp the most powerful supersport bike it has ever produced. The power hike comes from an overhauled engine and it's contained by better brakes and a steering damper for the first time.

Other updates include new cylinder heads with revised port shapes, new cams with revised timing, a new piston crown shape, higher compression, larger throttle bodies and two lambda probes. The tweaks see the engine outperforming even BMW's S1000RR according to the engineer's standard measure of engine performance - bhp/litre/1000rpm. Weight remains the same at 168kg claimed.

A new paintscheme will be offered alongside the traditional colours of red with a red frame and black wheels. It's called 'dark stealth' and features a 'racing black' frame and black wheels.    

The 848 EVO's tuned Testastretta Evoluzione engine produces 140hp at 10,500rpm and 72.3lb-ft of torque at 9,750rpm – an extraordinary set of stats for the capacity.

Read the entire article here:  http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/New-bikes/2010/July/jul2010-ducati-848-evo/

[garry]

That's HAWT!

[Rincewind]

The bike is up on the Duc site already - http://www.ducatiusa.com/bikes/superbike/848__evo_/2011/14/index.do

US$ 12,995 for the Dark Stealth.  A hearty $1k more for red.

I love the stealth paint job.  

[MadOzodi]

I just messed my pants in a happy way.

 

[Mookie]

I like.

13k isn't a bad price either.

[Mr Sunshine]

Hot damn...I need another job!

[bogthing]

Lawd Jaysusssss!!!!!

[MadOzodi]

I just wanted to add, "Good golly, me wanty!"

 

[R Doug]

Must


Play


Lottery




Or, I could start selling drugs  

That would be an excellent track toy.  

[shah269]

1hp/2lb.....oh brother i need a new pair of pants!
This thing is like a long legged perky boobied blue eyed red head.....with a slight mental problem.
You know she will kill you.....but you know it would be fun.  

[UFO]

 

[garry]

To be honest, a 6HP gain and 2 ft-lbs isn't a huge increase. It isn't like it was slow before. I do dig the monoblock Brembos on my KTM, so I'm sure the black Duc will slow itself quite well. I really like the color scheme. Always been a fan of the "Dark" series, but those were the budget versions of the bikes. I guess I'd be more impressed if the Evo version included Ohlins suspension, a full Termi exhaust with ECU, lightweight wheels and some carbon fiber bits to go with the stealthy looks. Of course, it'd be more like $17K then...

[MadOzodi]

It's the paint job that does it for me.  I couldn't ride a regular 848 to 50% of it's potential anyway.

[kevin_stevens]

Very nice - but what do they mean by "most powerful (Ducati) supersport bike ever"?  What bikes do they include in that category?

KeS

[Mookie]

I'd guess all their previous supersport bikes.  

[DogBoy]

Glad to see the 848 get a brake upgrade.

[Mr. Whippy]

My plan was to ride my Multistrada to the 40K mark and then swap.  I don't think I'll make it to 30K now... (9K to go)

That thang is RAHsome!  (In black too!)

[Papa Lazarou]

Glad to see the 848 get a brake upgrade.

I'd hate it if one ran into me. So I approve.

What's the smallest bird in the world? Probably a hummingbird.

Fecking wrens eating all my runner bean flowers. Wrens are small.

[Windblown]

Meh, Holds no interest to me to have a Ducati in the shed.
















Actually I love the look. The problem is I could never afford full coverage insurance on it ,and that is one bike I would probably NEED full coverage insurance on.

[ScottB]

I wonder why the red is $1k more.