| Author | Message | ||
     Americanmadexb |
I have no clue how the "EVO" version slipped passed me. This really has me thinking long and hard for one(yes im keeping my Buell) Just in case you have been under a rock like me, here is a brief drool report! Ducati has announced another EVO model release, with its 2011 Ducati 848 EVO middleweight sportbike. Like the EVO versions of the Hypermotard (2010 Ducati Hypermotard EVO First Ride) the new 848 builds off the base model, but features a higher-spec engine and performance-related additions, with the Italian marque citing feedback from AMA Pro Racing (where the 848 campaigns in the Daytona SportBike class) as well as consumer feedback. The Testastretta Evoluzione Twin gets a redesign, with Ducati swapping out new cylinder heads, pistons, throttle bodies and camshafts. While the Bologna-firm doesn’t divulge details on the new internal changes, it claims the mods up power to 140 hp @ 10,500 rpm and 72.3 lb-ft of torque at 9750 rpm. The standard 848 claims 134 hp at 10,000 rpm and 70.8 lb-ft at 8250 rpm, for EVO net power gaining six ponies and 1.5 lb-ft at higher rpm. The 848 EVO chassis get performance help too, with a cross-mounted steering damper standard equipment. Wheels are covered with the latest generation Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tires, which replace the standard 848’s Dragon Supercorsa PRO. In the braking department, Brembo monobloc calipers round out the changes. The rest of the changes are cosmetic, with the EVO available in “Dark” edition. What makes it Dark? We’ll let Ducati PR explain: “For 2011, a special “Dark” version will be available; which unlike “Dark” editions of Ducati’s past will be a truly black bike from front to rear, giving the motorcycle an aggressive look and attitude.” The “Dark” version of the 848 EVO rings in at a $12,995 MSRP. Ducatisti that want theirs in Ducati Red will have to spoon out an extra grand at $13,995. I will take the "Dark" flavor please!  | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
"That's hot!" | ||
| Gunut75 |
Dark flavor for me too please! | ||
| Bikertrash05 |
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| Augustus74 |
A real beauty! Looks gray though??? | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
Gray? Yes. Your occulars are working. The Red is $1000 more. | ||
| Not_purple_s2 |
WANT. Honestly I'd pefer that over an 1198. They better watch out, they're only 6hp away from having an "unfair advantage" in the middle weight class. | ||
| Ducbsa |
165hp/liter is pretty good! My XB12S in that state of tune would have 198HP; just double.} Of course, the valve adjustments would take longer.  | ||
| Macbuell |
I really wish they would take that 848 engine and put it in a Streetfighter. I would buy that bike. | ||
| Boogiman1981 |
yum | ||
| 2008xb12scg |
will be a truly black bike from front to rear like augustus said, looks grey. and I like it! | ||
| Augustus74 |
Yeah, I am confused. Is it flat black like older "Darks" or gray or did they just play with the lighting??? HMMMMM, probably priced where a Barracuda would be...... | ||
| Danger_dave |
Triumph must take them copying a 675's styling as a big compliment. |
