Is a Ducati 848 a good first bike?

Is a Ducati 848 a good first bike?

The 848 is a great track weapon for experienced riders; it’s fast, it’s exciting, it’s gorgeous, and it has a lot of mid-range power. But it’s also uncomfortable, quirky, expensive, difficult to ride even compared to other sportbikes, and IMO makes for an absolutely HORRID beginner bike.

How fast is a Ducati 848 Evo?

Ducati 848

Manufacturer Ducati
Compression ratio 12:1
Top speed 256 km/h (159 mph)
Power 86.2 kW (115.6 bhp) @ 10,400 rpm 117 bhp (87 kW) @ 10,010 rpm 100 kW (134 hp) @ 10,000 rpm
Torque 84.1 N⋅m (62 lb⋅ft) 63.1 lb⋅ft (85.6 N⋅m) @ 8325 rpm 96.0 N⋅m (70.8 lb⋅ft) @ 8,250 rpm

Is the Ducati 848 fast?

The Ducati 848 isn’t just a small 1098, it’s much more than that. The 848 is a proper fast (top speed is 166mph), fine-handling, gorgeous Ducati superbike in its own right. It’s no longer the poor relation to its big brother, like the 748 and 749 used to be.

How many miles does a 2013 Ducati 848 Evo have?

2013 Ducati 848 EVO. 5700 miles, 1 owner, two brand new Pirelli Rosso Corsas. Bike has been retro-fitted with bodywork off an 1198, and has an ALUMINU…

Is the Ducati 848 streetfighter a Superbike?

Nearly identical in appearance to the larger 1098 Streetfighter, the new 848 is meant to provide motorcyclists a more affordable and less extreme option to the superbike-powered S model, which is the only other Streetfighter available for 2012 as the standard Streetfighter is being discontinued.

What kind of clutch does a Ducati 848 use?

Ducati Performance dry slipper clutch stops the 848 clattering into the corners when changing down through the gears. The exposed, anodised red clutch looks cool and sounds like a proper Ducati race bike. Lighter, sexier and louder than stock, a Ducati without Termis would be like MotoGP without Rossi.

Which is faster a Ducati 848 or 1098?

Although the more powerful 1098 is faster in a straight line and around a track, in the real world the Ducati 848 is every bit as fast. In 2010 our Chief Road Tester Michael Neeves was lucky enough to race a Ducati 848 Challenge.

What kind of rating does a Ducati 848 Evo have?

General information Model: Ducati Superbike 848 Evo Year: 2012 Category: Sport Rating: 3.6 Check out the detailed rating of rac

When did the 848 Evo first come out?

Discussion in ‘ 848 / 1098 / 1198 ‘ started by J B L, Nov 30, 2013 . I have been lurking after Ducatis for a while. I eve posted on this forum a year ago to learn more about the touring capabilities of the Streetfighter.

Where can I Sell A 2012 Ducati Superbike?

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Which is better a 1098 or an Evo?

Saying that you’ll probably jump on a 1098 and love the power! Yeah, Evo has high compression and different cam profile, 60mm throttles so more power but a slightly more top-end motor (all things relative, it still has TONS of grunt!