Ducati has announced its 2013 model year line-up and to start with we have the 2013 Ducati 848EVO performance motorcycle. The 2013 848EVO is basically a carryover model, however the 848EVO Corse SE (Special Edition) model gets a new colour scheme.

For 2013, the 848EVO Corse SE equips a lightweight aluminium fuel tank, and a stunning new Ducati Corse Test Team livery of matte black and matte grey. The 848EVO is available in traditional colours of Ducati red with red frame and black wheels, dark stealth with racing black frame and black wheels, and arctic white with red frame and red wheels. The Corse SEl features upgrades such as Ohlins rear suspension, Ducati Traction Control, Ducati Quick Shift, and 330 mm brake discs.

2013 Ducati 848 EVO Key Features

An improved version of the Testastretta Engine which offers an additional 6 BHP, taking the total output to 140 BHP, of power and a torque increase to 98 Nm.

Fully adjustable single Showa shock at rear

Fully adjustable 43 mm front Showa forks

330 mm disc Brembo twin Monoblock callipers (EVO has 320 mm discs)

245 mm twin piston Brembo calliper at the rear

Beautiful aerodynamics

One of Ducati’s lightest sportbike chassis

First motorcycle to have vacuum die cast crankcases

Lightweight five-spoke, Y-shaped wheels with Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 120/70 ZR17 front and 180/55 ZR17 rear tires

2013 Ducati 848 EVO Technical Features

Engine

Type: L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled

Displacement: 849.4cc

Bore x Stroke: 94×61.2mm

Compression ratio: 13.2:1

Power: 140hp (103kw) @ 10,500rpm

Torque: 72.3lb-ft (98Nm) @ 9,750rpm

Fuel injection: Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies

Exhaust: Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes. Twin stainless steel mufflers

Transmission

Gearbox: 6 speed

Ratio: 1=37/15 2=30/17 3=28/20 4=26/22 5=24/23 6=23/24

Primary drive: Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.84:1

Final drive: Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 39

Clutch: Wet multiplate with hydraulic control

Chassis

Frame: Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450

Wheelbase: 1430mm (56.3in)

Rake: 24.5°

Front suspension: Showa 43mmfully adjustable usd forks

Front wheel travel: 127mm (5in)

Front wheel: 5-spoke in light alloy 3.50 x 17

Front Tyre: Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP, 120/70 ZR17

Rear suspension: Fully adjustable Showa unit. Progressive linkage. Aluminium single-sided swingarm (Ohlins on Corse SE)

Rear wheel travel: 120mm (4.7in)

Rear wheel: 5-spoke light alloy 5.50 x 17

Rear tire: Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP, 180/55 ZR17

Front brake: 2 x 320mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Monobloc 4-piston calipers (330 on Corse SE)

Rear brake: 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper

Fuel tank capacity: 15.5l – 4.1 gallon (US)

Wet weight: 194kg (427lb)

Dry weight: 168kg (370lb)

Instruments: Digital MotoGP derived unit with displays for: Speed, rev counter, lap times, time, air temp, coolant temp, battery voltage, A & B trips, fuel reserve trip, scheduled maintenance. Warning lights for: Neutral, turn signals, high-beam, rev-limit, oil pressure, fuel reserve. Plus: Integrated immobilizer system.

Seat height: 830mm (32.6in)

2013 Ducati 848EVO Color Options/MSRP

Ducati Red – $13,995

Stealth Black – $13,995

Arctic White – $13,995

Corse SE Livery – $14,995

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