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{{Motorcycle | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name = Ducati 848 EVO Corsa Special Edition | |name = [[Ducati]] 848 EVO Corsa Special Edition | ||
| | |image = [[File:Ducati-848-Evo-corsa-12--4.jpg|frameless|Ducati 848 EVO Corsa Special Edition]] | ||
|aka = | |aka = | ||
|manufacturer = Ducati | |manufacturer = Ducati | ||
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|frame = Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450 | |frame = Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450 | ||
|suspension =Front: Showa 43mm fully adjustable upside-down fork <br> | |suspension =Front: Showa 43mm fully adjustable upside-down fork <br> | ||
Rear: Progressive [[linkage]] with fully adjustable Ohlins monoshock. | Rear: Progressive [[linkage]] with fully adjustable Ohlins monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm | ||
|brakes =Front: 2 x 330 mm Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc 4-piston [[calipers]] <br>Rear: Single 245 mm disc, 2 [[piston]] caliper | |brakes =Front: 2 x 330 mm Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc 4-piston [[calipers]] <br>Rear: Single 245 mm disc, 2 [[piston]] caliper | ||
|front_tire = {{tire|120/70 ZR17}} | |front_tire = {{tire|120/70 ZR17}} | ||
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==Chassis== | ==Chassis== | ||
It came with a 120/70 ZR17 front [[tire]] and a 180/55 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x 330 mm Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc 4-piston calipers in the front and a Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston [[caliper]] in the rear. The front suspension was a Showa 43mm fully adjustable upside-down fork while the rear was equipped with a Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Ohlins monoshock. | It came with a 120/70 ZR17 front [[tire]] and a 180/55 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x 330 mm Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc 4-piston calipers in the front and a Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston [[caliper]] in the rear. The front suspension was a Showa 43mm fully adjustable upside-down fork while the rear was equipped with a Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Ohlins monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm. The 848 EVO Corsa Special Edition was fitted with a 15.5 L / 4.1 US gal / 3.4 Imp gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 168 kg / 370 lbs. The wheelbase was 1430 mm / 56.3in long. | ||
== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
[[File:Ducati-848-Evo-corsa-12--4.jpg|600px|Ducati 848 EVO Corsa Special Edition]] | [[File:Ducati-848-Evo-corsa-12--4.jpg|600px|Ducati 848 EVO Corsa Special Edition]] | ||
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job, which the special edition derives its name from. | job, which the special edition derives its name from. | ||
With its Corse | With its Corse colour scheme, the 848EVO is a racing dream come true. | ||
Raw engine power is enhanced by the sophisticated Ducati-developed electronics | Raw engine power is enhanced by the sophisticated Ducati-developed electronics | ||
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possibility to fine-tune the rebound and compression damping. The rear shock | possibility to fine-tune the rebound and compression damping. The rear shock | ||
also has a counter-spring that improves riding feel helping to maintain the grip | also has a counter-spring that improves riding feel helping to maintain the grip | ||
of the rear | of the rear tyre flat on the asphalt even in extreme conditions. | ||
Single-sided swingarm - The dual construction technique used for the | Single-sided swingarm - The dual construction technique used for the | ||
single-sided swingarm allows the main operational components to use individual | single-sided swingarm allows the main operational components to use individual | ||
aluminium castings so as to ensure strength around the pivot points, wheel hub | |||
and suspension links, while lightweight, fabricated | and suspension links, while lightweight, fabricated aluminium sections are used | ||
to complete the construction into a single, beautifully engineered component. | to complete the construction into a single, beautifully engineered component. | ||
The 848EVO swingarm is | The 848EVO swingarm is colour finished in black anodized. | ||
Trellis frame - Developed in cooperation with Ducati Corse, the lightweight | Trellis frame - Developed in cooperation with Ducati Corse, the lightweight | ||
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848EVO is equipped with Y-shaped, 5-spoke wheels by Enkei and are now mounted | 848EVO is equipped with Y-shaped, 5-spoke wheels by Enkei and are now mounted | ||
with state-of-the-art Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 120/70 ZR17 front and 180/55 | with state-of-the-art Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 120/70 ZR17 front and 180/55 | ||
ZR17 rear | ZR17 rear tyres | ||
Magnesium front sub-frame - Producing a front subframe in magnesium underlines | Magnesium front sub-frame - Producing a front subframe in magnesium underlines | ||
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the stunning 848EVO Corse Special Edition with Ducati Traction Control, Ducati | the stunning 848EVO Corse Special Edition with Ducati Traction Control, Ducati | ||
Quick Shift, Öhlins rear suspension and 330mm brake discs all stylishly | Quick Shift, Öhlins rear suspension and 330mm brake discs all stylishly | ||
delivered in Ducati Corse official | delivered in Ducati Corse official colours. | ||
The EVO treatment applied to the 848 introduced a 6hp power boost to 140hp | The EVO treatment applied to the 848 introduced a 6hp power boost to 140hp | ||
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through mid-town traffic or racing through track-day competition. | through mid-town traffic or racing through track-day competition. | ||
The 2012 848EVO maintains the traditional | The 2012 848EVO maintains the traditional colours of Ducati red with red frame | ||
and black wheels, dark stealth with racing black frame and black wheels and | and black wheels, dark stealth with racing black frame and black wheels and | ||
arctic white with red frame and red wheels. New for 2012 is the 848EVO Corse | arctic white with red frame and red wheels. New for 2012 is the 848EVO Corse | ||
Special Edition, specially dressed in red, white and black | Special Edition, specially dressed in red, white and black colour scheme with | ||
red frame and black wheels. | red frame and black wheels. | ||
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The dual construction technique used for the single-sided swingarm allows the | The dual construction technique used for the single-sided swingarm allows the | ||
main operational components to use individual | main operational components to use individual aluminium castings so as to ensure | ||
strength around the pivot points, wheel hub and suspension links, while | strength around the pivot points, wheel hub and suspension links, while | ||
lightweight, fabricated | lightweight, fabricated aluminium sections are used to complete the construction | ||
into a single, beautifully engineered component. The 848EVO swingarm is then | into a single, beautifully engineered component. The 848EVO swingarm is then | ||
presented in a sophisticated black-anodised finish. | presented in a sophisticated black-anodised finish. | ||
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performances. The 848EVO is equipped with Y-shaped, 5-spoke wheels finished in | performances. The 848EVO is equipped with Y-shaped, 5-spoke wheels finished in | ||
black and mounted with Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 120/70 ZR17 front and 180/55 | black and mounted with Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 120/70 ZR17 front and 180/55 | ||
ZR17 rear | ZR17 rear tyres. | ||
The 848EVO features fully adjustable 43mm Showa forks with radial brake | The 848EVO features fully adjustable 43mm Showa forks with radial brake calliper | ||
mountings, which provide superior road holding and precise feedback. A | mountings, which provide superior road holding and precise feedback. A | ||
control-enhancing steering damper maintains perfect frontend stability, | control-enhancing steering damper maintains perfect frontend stability, | ||
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Ducati Superbikes have always been famous for their incredible, track-derived | Ducati Superbikes have always been famous for their incredible, track-derived | ||
braking performance and the 848EVO is no exception. Featuring Brembo's powerful | braking performance and the 848EVO is no exception. Featuring Brembo's powerful | ||
Monobloc | Monobloc calliper racing technology applied to 320mm discs, the EVOs incredible | ||
braking capability is a result of Ducatis continual quest for responsible | braking capability is a result of Ducatis continual quest for responsible | ||
performance. | performance. | ||
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!Rear Suspension | !Rear Suspension | ||
|Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Ohlins monoshock. | |Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Ohlins monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm | ||
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!Rear Wheel Travel. | !Rear Wheel Travel. |