Ducati Superbike 848 Specs (2008)
The Ducati 848 is a 849 cc (51.8 cu in) L-twin sport bike manufactured by Ducati. It was first realeased in 2008. The 848 makes a tested 134 hp (100 kW) at 10,000 rpm and 70.8 lb·ft (96 N·m) at 8,250 rpm. The following technical specification applies for Ducati Superbike 848 2008 models. In the following tables you will find detail information about the engine, dimension, transmission, frame, wheels, brakes, suspension and electrical specs.
DIMENSION & WEIGHT
| Overall length | 2100 mm |
| Overall width | 758 mm |
| Overall height | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm |
| Seat height | 865 mm |
| Ground clearance | 120 mm |
| Dry weight | 184 kg |
FRAME, WHEELS, Tyres & Suspension
| Frame type | ALS 450 steel tube trellis frame. |
| Steering angle (on each side) | 28° 30′ |
| Steering head rake | 24° 30′ |
| Trail | 97 mm |
| Front wheel type | Five-Y-spoke, light-alloy rims |
| Front wheel dimension | MT 3.50×17″ |
| Rear wheel type | Five-Y-spoke, light-alloy rims |
| Rear wheel dimension | MT 5.50×17″ |
| Tyres type | Radial tubeless tyre |
| Front tyre size | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre size | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Front suspension | Hydraulic upside-down fork provided with outer adjuster for rebound, compression, and preload (for inner springs of fork legs). |
| Stanchion diameter | 43 mm |
| Travel along leg axis | 127 mm. |
| Rear suspension | Progressive linkage with a rocker arm connecting the frame and upper pivot point of the shock absorber. The shock absorber is adjustable for rebound, compression, and spring preload. At the bottom pivot point it is connected to a light-alloy swingarm. The swingarm hinges on a pivot shaft that passes through the frame and engine. |
| Shock absorber travel | 59.5 mm |
| Wheel travel | 127 mm |
ENGINE
| Type | Longitudinal 90º “L” twin cylinder, four-stroke |
| Bore x stroke | 94 x 61,2 mm |
| Displacement | 849,4 cm³ |
| Compression ratio | 12 ±0.5:1 |
| Max power at crankshaft (95/1/EC) | 92 kW/125 HP at 10,000 rpm |
| Max torque at crankshaft (95/1/EC) | 90 Nm at 8,250 rpm |
| Max rotation speed | 10800 rpm |
| Spark plug manufacturer | NGK |
| Spark plug type | MAR10A-J |
| Fuel system type Throttle body diameter Injectors per cylinder Holes per injector Fuel supply |
MARELLI indirect electronic injection. 56 mm 1 12 95-98 RON |
| Exhaust system | Equipped with catalytic converter in compliance with Euro 3 emission regulations. |
FLUIDS and LUBRICANTS
| Fuel tank, including a reserve of 4 litres | 15,5 litres, Unleaded fuel with 95 fuel octane rating (at least) |
| Lubrication circuit | 3,7 litres, SHELL – Advance Ultra 4 |
| Front/rear brake and clutch circuits | Special hydraulic system fluid SHELL Advance Brake Dot 4 |
| Protection for electrical contacts | SHELL – Advance Contact Cleaner spray for electric systems |
| Front fork | 439 cc (each leg), SHELL – Advance Fork 7.5 or Donax TA |
| Cooling system | 2,3 litres, SHELL – Advance Coolant antifreeze or Glycoshell 35-40% + water |
TRANSMISSION
| Clutch type | Dry clutch |
| Clutch operation | Left-hand side of the handlebar |
| Primary reduction system | Spur gears |
| Primary reduction ratio | 33/61 |
| Secondary reduction system | Drive chain |
| Secondary reduction ratio | 15/39 |
| Transmission type | 6-speed gearbox with constant mesh gears |
| Total gear ratios: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th |
15/37 17/30 20/28 22/26 23/24 24/23 |
| Chain manufacturer/type | DID/RK 525 GXW |
| Chain dimension | 5/8″x1/16″ |
| Chain number of links | 97+1 joining link |
| Front brake: Front brake type Flange material Braking surface material Disc diameter Brake callipers manufacturer Calipers type Friction material Master cylinder type |
. Double semi-floating drilled disc. Aluminium Steel 320 mm BREMBO 30/34 – 4 pistons, M4-34 TT 2172 PR18/19 |
| Rear brake: Rear brake type Disc diameter Brake callipers manufacturer Calipers type Friction material Master cylinder type |
. Fixed drilled steel disc 245 mm BREMBO P34c pistons FERIT I/D 450 FF PS 11B |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| Headlight | Bulb type, H11 (12 V-55 W) x 2 |
| Side light | Bulb, H16W (12 V-6 W) x 2 |
| Alternator | 12 V-480 W |
| Battery | 12 V-10 Ah |
Find also the Ducati Superbike 848’08 Owner’s Manual.
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