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Superbike 848 Evo

US$ 12995. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
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64 /100 Sporty
Power/Weight
0.83 hp/kg
Torque
98 Nm
Engine
849 ccm

2011 Ducati Superbike 848 Evo Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Ducati's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2011 Ducati Superbike 848 Evo pairs a 849.4 cc (51.8 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 140 HP (102.2 kW) at 10,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 98 Nm (72.3 lb-ft) at 9,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 164.8 HP per liter and a 750 rpm working window between peak torque (9,750 rpm) and peak power (10,500 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

On the scales, the Superbike 848 Evo measures 168 kg (370 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.83 HP/kg (1.2 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 830 mm (32.7 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,430 mm (56.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 15.5-liter (4.1 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Ducati archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2011 to 2012, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
164.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.83 HP/kg (1.2 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
9,750–10,500 rpm
Standover Height
830 mm (32.7 in)
Engine
Displacement 849.4 ccm (51.83 cubic inches)
Engine Type V2, four-stroke
Engine Details V2, four-stroke
Power 140.0 HP (102.2 kW)) @ 10500 RPM
Torque 98.0 Nm (10.0 kgf-m or 72.3 ft.lbs) @ 9750 RPM
Compression 13.2:1
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 Liquid
Transmission
Gearbox 6-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multiplate with hydraulic control
Driveline Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 39
Performance
Emission Details Euro 3
Exhaust Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes. Twin stainless steel mufflers
Chassis
Frame Type Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450
Rake 24.5°
Front Suspension Showa 43mmfully adjustable usd forks
Front Travel 127 mm (5.0 inches)
Rear Suspension Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
Rear Travel 120 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase 1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 120/70-17
Rear Tyre 180/55-17
Front Brakes Double disc. Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc 4-piston callipers
Front Brake Ø 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear Brakes Single disc. 2-piston calliper
Rear Brake Ø 245 mm (9.6 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 168.0 kg (370.4 pounds)
Power/Weight 0.8333 HP/kg
Seat Height 830 mm (32.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Fuel Capacity 15.50 litres (4.10 US gallons)
Other
Starter Electric
Color Options Red (red/black, Dark Stealth (racing black/black)
Warranty 2 years unlimited mileage
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