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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 Dark 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 Dark 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-Dark--13.jpg|600px|Ducati 848 EVO]]
[[File:Ducati-848-EVO-Dark--13.jpg|600px|Ducati 848 EVO]]
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The 848EVO Special Edition, with aluminium tank
The 848EVO Special Edition, with aluminum tank
and the new Ducati Corse Development Team colour scheme, is the perfect gateway
and the new Ducati Corse Development Team color scheme, is the perfect gateway
to the racing world. Sophisticated Ducati-developed electronics make the most of
to the racing world. Sophisticated Ducati-developed electronics make the most of
every drop of engine power while the Öhlins rear shock absorber and the 330 mm
every drop of engine power while the Öhlins rear shock absorber and the 330 mm
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takes the already exciting 848EVO and adds racing instinct with outright style
takes the already exciting 848EVO and adds racing instinct with outright style
and enhanced performance.
and enhanced performance.
The brand new, lightweight aluminium fuel tank is
The brand new, lightweight aluminum fuel tank is
beautifully formed in 2mm thick aluminium, brush finished and matte clear-coated
beautifully formed in 2mm thick aluminum, brush finished and matte clear-coated
with matte black and grey racing stripes that accentuate its Ducati Corse
with matte black and grey racing stripes that accentuate its Ducati Corse
"feel". The tank reduces the model's overall dry weight by 1kg (2.2lb) to 167kg
"feel". The tank reduces the model's overall dry weight by 1kg (2.2lb) to 167kg
(368lb) and increases the model's fuel capacity by 2.5 Litres
(368lb) and increases the model's fuel capacity by 2.5 Liters
(0.66 US gal) to
(0.66 US gal) to
18 Litres
18 Liters
(4.75 US gal).
(4.75 US gal).
Equipped with full 8-level Ducati Traction
Equipped with full 8-level Ducati Traction
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Superbike ever, and provides an exciting way to enter the world of Ducati
Superbike ever, and provides an exciting way to enter the world of Ducati
Superbikes. 2013 sees the 848EVO Corse Special Edition equipped with a new
Superbikes. 2013 sees the 848EVO Corse Special Edition equipped with a new
aluminium fuel tank and Ducati Test Team colour scheme to go with the existing
aluminum fuel tank and Ducati Test Team color scheme to go with the existing
Ducati Traction Control, Ducati Quick Shift, Öhlins rear suspension and 330mm
Ducati Traction Control, Ducati Quick Shift, Öhlins rear suspension and 330mm
brake discs specification The "EVO" treatment applied to the 848 enabled 140hp
brake discs specification The "EVO" treatment applied to the 848 enabled 140hp
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The dual construction technique used for the
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 then presented in a sophisticated black-anodised finish.
The 848EVO swingarm is then presented in a sophisticated black-anodised finish.
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change of direction and enhanced acceleration and braking performances. The
change of direction and enhanced acceleration and braking performances. The
848EVO is equipped with Y-shaped, 5-spoke wheels finished in black and mounted
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 ZR17 rear tyres.
with Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 120/70 ZR17 front and 180/55 ZR17 rear tires.
The 848EVO features fully adjustable 43mm Showa
The 848EVO features fully adjustable 43mm Showa
forks with radial brake calliper mountings, which provide superior road holding
forks with radial brake caliper mountings, which provide superior road holding
and precise feedback. A control-enhancing steering damper maintains perfect
and precise feedback. A control-enhancing steering damper maintains perfect
frontend stability, inspiring supreme control and confidence alongside the
frontend stability, inspiring supreme control and confidence alongside the
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Ducati Superbikes have always been famous for
Ducati Superbikes have always been famous for
their incredible, track-derived braking performance and the 848EVO is no
their incredible, track-derived braking performance and the 848EVO is no
exception. Featuring Brembo's powerful Monobloc calliper racing technology
exception. Featuring Brembo's powerful Monobloc caliper racing technology
applied to 320mm discs, the EVO's incredible braking capability is a result of
applied to 320mm discs, the EVO's incredible braking capability is a result of
Ducati's continual quest for responsible performance.
Ducati's continual quest for responsible performance.
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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.
Showa forks
Showa forks
The 848EVO features fully adjustable 43mm Showa
The 848EVO features fully adjustable 43mm Showa
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The dual construction technique used for the
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.
Superbike aerodynamics
Superbike aerodynamics
Carefully designed for aerodynamic efficiency and
Carefully designed for aerodynamic efficiency and
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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
Equipment
Equipment
Ducati Quick Shift (DQS)
Ducati Quick Shift (DQS)
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different amount of rear-wheel slip tolerance in line with progressive levels of
different amount of rear-wheel slip tolerance in line with progressive levels of
riding skill, classified from one to eight.
riding skill, classified from one to eight.
Aluminium tanks
Aluminum tanks
The Ducati 848EVO Corse SE is fitted with a sleek
The Ducati 848EVO Corse SE is fitted with a sleek
aluminium tank that reduces the motorcycle's dry weight by 1 Kg compared to the
aluminum tank that reduces the motorcycle's dry weight by 1 Kg compared to the
848EVO and offers a capacity increased by +2.5 Litres
848EVO and offers a capacity increased by +2.5 Liters
.
.
Instrumentation derived from the GP
Instrumentation derived from the GP
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Panigale S alongside the signature Ducati red, while the 1199 Panigale S
Panigale S alongside the signature Ducati red, while the 1199 Panigale S
Tricolore continues proudly as the flagship of the family. The highly successful
Tricolore continues proudly as the flagship of the family. The highly successful
848EVO is available in the traditional colours of Ducati red with red frame and
848EVO is available in the traditional colors of Ducati red with red frame and
black wheels, dark stealth with racing black frame and black wheels and arctic
black wheels, dark stealth with racing black frame and black wheels and arctic
white with red frame and red wheels. The exclusive 848EVO Corse Special Edition,
white with red frame and red wheels. The exclusive 848EVO Corse Special Edition,
with a new-for-2013, lightweight, aluminium fuel tank, gets dressed in the
with a new-for-2013, lightweight, aluminum fuel tank, gets dressed in the
stunning new Ducati Corse Test Team livery of matte black and matte grey.
stunning new Ducati Corse Test Team livery of matte black and matte grey.


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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
|-  
|-  
!Rear Wheel Travel.
!Rear Wheel Travel.
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