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{{Infobox Motorcycle
{{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]]
|photo=Ducati-848-Evo-corsa-12--4.jpg
|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. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
Rear: Progressive [[linkage]] with fully adjustable Ohlins monoshock. Aluminum 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. 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.   
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. Aluminum 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 colour scheme, the 848EVO is a racing dream come true.
With its Corse color 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 tyre flat on the asphalt even in extreme conditions.
of the rear tire 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
aluminum castings so as to ensure strength around the pivot points, wheel hub
and suspension links, while lightweight, fabricated aluminium sections are used
and suspension links, while lightweight, fabricated aluminum 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 colour finished in black anodized.
The 848EVO swingarm is color 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 tyres
ZR17 rear tires


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 colours.
delivered in Ducati Corse official colors.


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 colours of Ducati red with red frame
The 2012 848EVO maintains the traditional colors 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 colour scheme with
Special Edition, specially dressed in red, white and black color 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 aluminium castings so as to ensure
main operational components to use individual aluminum 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 aluminium sections are used to complete the construction
lightweight, fabricated aluminum 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 tyres.
ZR17 rear tires.


The 848EVO features fully adjustable 43mm Showa forks with radial brake calliper
The 848EVO features fully adjustable 43mm Showa forks with radial brake caliper
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 calliper racing technology applied to 320mm discs, the EVO’s incredible
Monobloc caliper racing technology applied to 320mm discs, the EVO’s incredible
braking capability is a result of Ducati’s continual quest for responsible
braking capability is a result of Ducati’s continual quest for responsible
performance.
performance.
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!Rear Suspension
!Rear Suspension
|Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Ohlins monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
|Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Ohlins monoshock. Aluminum single-sided swingarm
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!Rear Wheel Travel.
!Rear Wheel Travel.
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