2012 Ducati Superbike 848 Evo Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Ducati's sport motorcycle platform, the 2012 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
Displacement849.4 ccm (51.83 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsL-twin
Power140.0 HP (102.2 kW)) @ 10500 RPM
Torque98.0 Nm (10.0 kgf-m or 72.3 ft.lbs) @ 9750 RPM
Seat Height830 mm (32.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Fuel Capacity15.50 litres (4.10 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsRed/black, Dark Stealth/black, White/black
InstrumentsDigital MotoGP derived unit with displays for: Speed, rev counter, lap times, time, air temp, coolant temp, battery voltage, A and B trips, fuel reserve trip, scheduled maintenance. Warning lights for: Neutral, turn signals, high-beam, rev-limit, oil pressure, fuel reserve.
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
Suspension details can matter for comfort, road feel and long-distance riding.
Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
