| TEST NOTES |
| 2011 DUCATI 848 EVO |
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Strong engine, stable chassis |
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Powerful brakes |
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Same price as last year (Dark) |
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Lost some midrange |
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Little more top-end power |
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Rear rebound damping a pain to access |
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An aftermarket exhaust and an ECU |
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upgrade away from nirvana |
Suggested Suspension Settings
Front: spring preload-4 lines showing on adjuster; rebound damping-11 clicks out from full stiff; compression damping-0.75 turns out from full stiff
Rear: spring preload-21mm from top of spring to end of threads on shock body; rebound damping-1.5 turns out from full stiff; compression damping-2 turns out from full stiff
Specifications
2011 Ducati 848 EVO
MSRP: Dark Version as tested, $12,995
Engine
Type: Liquid-cooled, 90-degree, DOHC, V-twin
Displacement: 849cc
Bore x stroke: 94.0 x 61.2mm
Compression ratio: 13.2:1
Induction: Marelli EFI, elliptical throttle bodies equivalent to 60mm diameter, single injectors/cyl.
Transmission: 6-speed
Chassis
Front suspension: 43mm Showa inverted cartridge fork, 5.0 in. (127mm) travel; adjustments for spring preload, rebound and compression damping
Rear suspension: Single Showa shock, 4.7 in. (120mm) travel; adjustments for spring preload, rebound and compression damping, ride height
Front brake: 2, radial-mount/four-piston monobloc calipers, 320mm discs
Rear brake: Single two-piston caliper, 245mm disc
Front wheel: 3.50 x 17 in., cast aluminum alloy
Rear wheel: 5.50 x 17 in., cast aluminum alloy
Front tire: 120/70ZR-17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP
Rear tire: 180/55ZR-17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP
Rake/trail: 24.5 deg./3.8 in. (97mm)
Wheelbase: 56.3 in. (1430mm)
Seat height: 32.6 in. (830mm)
Fuel capacity: 4.1 gal. (15.5L)
Weight: 457 lb. (198 kg) wet; 412.4 lb (187 kg) all fluids except fuel
Instruments: Liquid crystal display (LCD), with bar graph tachometer, digital speedometer, odometer, dual tripmeters, fuel reserve tripmeter, coolant temp, ambient air temp, clock, battery voltage, lap times; warning lights for neutral, high beam, turn signals, low fuel, low oil pressure, rev limit
Performance
Quarter-mile: 10.75 @ 130.77 mph
Top speed: NA
Roll-ons: 60-80 mph/4.4 sec.; 80-100 mph/5.27
Fuel consumption: 34 to 40 mpg, 38 mpg avg.