View Full Version : The Most Powerful Middleweight Ever??
Porkchop
07-30-2010, 03:48 PM
Holy facking sex.
Ducati proudly announces today the most powerful middleweight sport bike on the market; the 2011 Ducati 848EVO Superbike.
The new Ducati 848EVO is the pinnacle of sport bike engineering, designed to be the leader in the middleweight class. Weighing only 369 pounds and propelled by 140 horsepower and 72 lb/ft of torque, it is the most powerful motorcycle in its category.
The 848EVO is based upon Ducati’s best ever selling middleweight Superbike- the 848. Along with the “EVO” designation comes a significant amount of upgrades based on AMA Pro Racing feedback and consumer demand.
At the heart of the 848EVO is the Testastretta Evoluzione engine, significantly redesigned for a higher power output. All new cylinder heads, pistons, throttle bodies and camshafts combine for a forceful output of 140hp @ 10,500rpm and 72.3 lb/ft of torque @9,750rpm. All of this significant engine performance is wrapped in new black cylinder cases.
In addition to the more powerful engine, the 848EVO’s chassis and braking systems have been upgraded. A cross-mounted steering damper has been added for greater control of the steering system, and the welcome addition of Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tires will ensure maximum grip while delivering every last horsepower to the asphalt.
The 848EVO receives a massive upgrade to the braking system in the form of Brembo Monobloc calipers. These single-piece calipers are machined from solid alloy and achieve a higher rigidity and resistance to distortion during extreme braking. The resulting increase in hydraulic efficiency not only delivers incredible braking power, but also provides an enhanced and precise 'feel' at the brake lever.
All this combines to form the most potent, powerful and lightweight middle class sport bike available; both for the road or race track usage. For 2011, a special “Dark” version will be available; which unlike “Dark” editions of Ducati’s past will be a truly black bike from front to rear, giving the motorcycle an aggressive look and attitude.
The Ducati 848EVO Superbike will be available in North American Ducati Dealerships at the end of August, 2010. Impressively, MSRP will remain unchanged from the 2010 848 it replaces: $12,995 for the “Dark” edition, and $13,995 for Ducati Red.
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OneSickPsycho
07-30-2010, 04:01 PM
WOW. Black windscreen and DONE with that bike. Perfect!!!
Rider
07-30-2010, 04:02 PM
Michael Jackson
Porkchop
07-30-2010, 04:19 PM
For the first time ever... I might actually want a Ducati. :lol:
Mudpuppy
07-30-2010, 05:14 PM
that black is kick ass and the price isn't bad at all.. sweet bike..
JoJoYZF
07-30-2010, 05:34 PM
That bike is gorgeous, nicely done Duc.
Mikey
07-30-2010, 05:36 PM
I do like it, but can 848cc really be considered a middleweight? That's a lot closer to a liter than a 600, and nearly the same size as some of the stuff that was considered big-bore just a few years ago.
I do like it, but can 848cc really be considered a middleweight? That's a lot closer to a liter than a 600, and nearly the same size as some of the stuff that was considered big-bore just a few years ago.
On valve area yes
Cutty72
07-30-2010, 11:11 PM
WOW. Black windscreen and DONE with that bike. Perfect!!!
Quoted for truth.
With listed prices, why would anyone get a red one?
Listed numbers are about what my 1125 put down at the rear wheel... not bad.
Riceaholic
07-31-2010, 12:26 AM
That is pretty sexy...
dReWpY
07-31-2010, 06:12 AM
Damn
Amber Lamps
07-31-2010, 08:41 AM
Quoted for truth.
With listed prices, why would anyone get a red one?
Listed numbers are about what my 1125 put down at the rear wheel... not bad.
I'm surprised that the price isn't higher...$12,000 isn't that bad considering that a Japan 600 trips over $10k these days...
Gas Man
07-31-2010, 09:26 AM
Where can I buy one?
Cutty72
07-31-2010, 10:56 AM
I'm surprised that the price isn't higher...$12,000 isn't that bad considering that a Japan 600 trips over $10k these days...
Yeah, that's what the 1125 was new. I'll trade, even up. :)
I'm surprised that the price isn't higher...$12,000 isn't that bad considering that a Japan 600 trips over $10k these days...
probably trying to clear out all the surplus parts before the rumored 2011 1198 makes its entrance. that, or they are worried about competition from bmw and aprilia and are trying to move some marketshare to the 600 market
Amber Lamps
07-31-2010, 06:13 PM
probably trying to clear out all the surplus parts before the rumored 2011 1198 makes its entrance. that, or they are worried about competition from bmw and aprilia and are trying to move some marketshare to the 600 market
Possible... Maybe, they are tired of being a "boutique" brand and the newish owners are ready to see some real money!!!:lol:
On the serious side, some of those components are almost worth the entry fee...
Particle Man
07-31-2010, 06:17 PM
Gawd that bike is hot
:eek:
Amber Lamps
07-31-2010, 06:18 PM
Yeah, that's what the 1125 was new. I'll trade, even up. :)
:idk: I haven't ridden a middle weight Duc since the 748 BUT I have never been even slightly impressed by the 3/4 liter V-Twin... I know, here we go again but the story is told every weekend at the races. The middle weight V-Twin has never been able to hang with the 600s...and I can't ever understand why. You would think that the 848 would be kicking major butt out there!:idk:
marko138
07-31-2010, 07:18 PM
Incredible....
I wouldn't buy it, but incredible looking bike.
Avatard
08-01-2010, 12:42 AM
Yeah, that's VERY sexy...but...
1) I can't say there's too much wisdom in a flat black bike. People try hard enough to run your ass over on a good day, you might live a lot longer if it's fucking fluorescent orange....but really, there's no guarantee even then. You could put fucking strobes on it, and some comatose cager cocksucker would still prolly pull out on ya.
2) Middlewieght my ass!
That said, if someone wanted to give one to me, I'd keep it, fo sho...
:drool:
fnfalman
08-01-2010, 04:16 AM
Flat black is soooooo 2005.
Tmall
08-01-2010, 08:36 AM
Is the GSXR 750 considered a middleweight?
azoomm
08-01-2010, 09:50 AM
There is still a middleweight class?
Amber Lamps
08-01-2010, 11:40 AM
Is the GSXR 750 considered a middleweight?
Yes.
Is the GSXR 750 considered a middleweight?
My understanding of middleweight comes from the old AMA rules: 600cc 4s, 675 triples, and 750 twins. They all produce similar peak HP but with different powerbands. 750 fours and 850 twins would really be in their own class IMO. I wouldn't call this a middleweight. Of course this thing is faster than a 600 four, it's like 40% bigger or some junk.
This thing is hawt, I want one. I might be the weirdo that gets it in red, although I'd get white over either of those!
shmike
08-01-2010, 02:13 PM
I wouldn't call this a middleweight. Of course this thing is faster than a 600 four, it's like 40% bigger or some junk.
Yep.
Ducati: Taking over where Buell left off.
Mikey
08-01-2010, 03:47 PM
Yeah, that's VERY sexy...but...
1) I can't say there's too much wisdom in a flat black bike. People try hard enough to run your ass over on a good day, you might live a lot longer if it's fucking fluorescent orange....but really, there's no guarantee even then. You could put fucking strobes on it, and some comatose cager cocksucker would still prolly pull out on ya.
2) Middlewieght my ass!
That said, if someone wanted to give one to me, I'd keep it, fo sho...
:drool:
My 636 is that screaming-ass orange they only made for '04, and it's gorgeous. Doesn't help with stupid fucking cagers, though- even with the highbeams running, the M4 cranked up, and my 6'6" ass in reflective gear on it. People are just retarded.
My 636 is that screaming-ass orange they only made for '04, and it's gorgeous. Doesn't help with stupid fucking cagers, though- even with the highbeams running, the M4 cranked up, and my 6'6" ass in reflective gear on it. People are just retarded.
im surprised, with the D&D i never have issues :lol
Porkchop
08-01-2010, 07:47 PM
I do like it, but can 848cc really be considered a middleweight? That's a lot closer to a liter than a 600, and nearly the same size as some of the stuff that was considered big-bore just a few years ago.
2) Middlewieght my ass!
:
Why can they hardly hang with the Jap 600s in the AMA then? Bobby Fong and Rapp put on a good show at Mid-Ohio, but other than that... not much all season. Do we have to get into the whole displacement arguement again. I think that company started with a B.... its on the tip of my tongue..... :scratch:
:lol:
goof2
08-01-2010, 10:17 PM
Why can they hardly hang with the Jap 600s in the AMA then? Bobby Fong and Rapp put on a good show at Mid-Ohio, but other than that... not much all season. Do we have to get into the whole displacement arguement again. I think that company started with a B.... its on the tip of my tongue..... :scratch:
:lol:
Do the Ducs have to run restrictor plates?
z06boy
08-02-2010, 12:40 PM
Very nice bike. I've always compared it to the GSXR 750 as far as where it "fits in". I had no desire to buy the last 848...would have taken the 750 over it but I do like this one.
OneSickPsycho
08-02-2010, 03:03 PM
Yeah, that's VERY sexy...but...
1) I can't say there's too much wisdom in a flat black bike. People try hard enough to run your ass over on a good day, you might live a lot longer if it's fucking fluorescent orange....but really, there's no guarantee even then. You could put fucking strobes on it, and some comatose cager cocksucker would still prolly pull out on ya.
2) Middlewieght my ass!
That said, if someone wanted to give one to me, I'd keep it, fo sho...
:drool:
I'm going to disagree with the brightly colored bike theory... Next time you see a bike coming down the road, tell me if you can see weather it's black, white, orange, purple, brightly colored, dark colored, etc when coming up on you at a cross street. You can't, until after the point in which you would have noticed ANYTHING. The only thing you see when it counts is lights... if anything at all.
If I owned one, it'd be hard for me to stop sitting in my garage and staring at it.
OneSickPsycho
08-02-2010, 04:05 PM
If I owned one, it'd be hard for me to stop sitting in my garage and staring at it.
I wouldn't put it in the garage... it would go in the living room. Seriously.
I wouldn't put it in the garage... it would go in the living room. Seriously.
Park it behind a big picture frame and shit.
OneSickPsycho
08-02-2010, 04:23 PM
Park it behind a big picture frame and shit.
Nah, just jack it up and hang it on the wall... like with one of those trailer hitch haulers.
Wonder how many are gonna buy one and it'll never see a second on a track?
Mr Lefty
08-02-2010, 07:55 PM
Wonder how many are gonna buy one and it'll never see a second on a track?
probably half as many as Desmosedici that shared that fate
shmike
08-03-2010, 10:35 AM
Wonder how many are gonna buy one and it'll never see a second on a track?
Far fewer than R6's or R1's. ;)
OneSickPsycho
08-03-2010, 10:38 AM
Wonder how many are gonna buy one and it'll never see a second on a track?
I would.
I'd buy one for a street machine... and rock my Tiller at the track.
Homeslice
08-03-2010, 05:39 PM
Needs some regular black. Flat black reminds me of kids in their Civics & Integras.
Far fewer than R6's or R1's. ;)
True that. I got to ride a bud's 848 on my favorite road out here. The whole time I was thinking about what a killer track bike it would be! Just the ergos alone, how they set you up for some agressive riding sold me. I didn't open it up too much because it wasn't my bike though.
Porkchop
08-05-2010, 10:18 PM
True that. I got to ride a bud's 848 on my favorite road out here. The whole time I was thinking about what a killer track bike it would be! Just the ergos alone, how they set you up for some agressive riding sold me. I didn't open it up too much because it wasn't my bike though.
I've never ridden a twin. How did you like engine/ power delivery comparatively speaking to your R6?
I've never ridden a twin. How did you like engine/ power delivery comparatively speaking to your R6?
I didn't open it up enough to give a good answer.
z06boy
08-06-2010, 11:24 AM
I've never ridden a twin. How did you like engine/ power delivery comparatively speaking to your R6?
I've never ridden an 848 but I have ridden a 999R and we have an R6 in the garage.
Handling was/is similar and very good with both. The power to weight is also similar but just delivered totally different. The R6 is gutless down low but the Duc was ready to roll as soon as you twisted your wrist. In the upper rpm the R6 would take over...where the Duc would peter out and be ready for the next gear...the R6 is just getting started...just wind that baby up !!
All in all both are great bikes...to me...they just deliver the power differently...the Duc down low and the R6 up top.
Amber Lamps
08-06-2010, 06:22 PM
I've never ridden an 848 but I have ridden a 999R and we have an R6 in the garage.
Handling was/is similar and very good with both. The power to weight is also similar but just delivered totally different. The R6 is gutless down low but the Duc was ready to roll as soon as you twisted your wrist. In the upper rpm the R6 would take over...where the Duc would peter out and be ready for the next gear...the R6 is just getting started...just wind that baby up !!
All in all both are great bikes...to me...they just deliver the power differently...the Duc down low and the R6 up top.
That's why you buy a liter and get both!!!:lol:
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