Engineered by Ducati for the sport motorcycle segment, the 2008 Ducati Superbike 848 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 134 HP (97.8 kW) at 10,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 96 Nm (70.8 lb-ft) at 8,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 157.8 HP per liter and a 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (8,250 rpm) and peak power (10,000 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the Superbike 848 measures 168 kg (370 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.8 HP/kg (1.25 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 2008 to 2009, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
157.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.8 HP/kg (1.25 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,250–10,000 rpm
Standover Height
830 mm (32.7 in)
Engine
Displacement849.4 ccm (51.83 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power134.0 HP (97.8 kW)) @ 10000 RPM
Torque96.0 Nm (9.8 kgf-m or 70.8 ft.lbs) @ 8250 RPM
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