Out of competition … but not out of play !
In the family of sports motorcycles, two models are currently set apart: the Ducati 848 and the Suzuki GSX-R 750. The site therefore had to confront the Italian and the Japanese, both on the road and on the circuit … Duel !
Ducati 848 tech. Sheet
| (Manufacturer data) | |
| Engine | |
| Type | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke L-twin |
| Displacement | 849.4 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 94 × 61.2 mm |
| Volumetric ratio | 12 to 1 |
| Max power | 102 hp at 10,000 rpm 134 hp @ 10,000 rpm (Free World) |
| Max torque | 78 Nm at 8,250 rpm 96.1 Nm at 8,250 rpm (Free World) |
| Distribution | Desmodromic, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Food | Marelli electronic injection, elliptical throttle body |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Exhaust | Two stainless steel mufflers, 2-1-2 lightened with catalyst and lambda probe |
| Transmission | |
| Clutch | Hydraulically operated oil bath multi-disc |
| Primary report | 1.84: 1 |
| 1st | 37/15 |
| 2nd | 30/17 |
| 3rd | 28/20 |
| 4th | 26/22 |
| 5th | 24/23 |
| 6th | 23/24 |
| Final report | 39/15 |
| Gearbox | 6 reports |
| Transmitted secondary ° | By chain |
| Cycle part | |
| Frame | ALS 450 tubular steel trellis |
| Socket angle | 24.5 ° |
| Front suspension | Showa fork ø 43 mm, fully adjustable |
| Suspension Ar | Aluminum single arm, fully adjustable Showa single shock |
| Front travel | 127 mm |
| Travel Ar | 120 mm |
| Front brake | Double semi-floating 320 mm disc, Brembo radial calipers 4 pistons and 2 pads |
| Ar brake | Single 245mm disc, two piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Tire Ar | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Dimensions, weight, capacities | |
| Wheelbase | 1,430 mm |
| Saddle height | 830 mm |
| Fuel tank | 15.5 liters including 4 liters of reserve |
| Dry weight | 168 kg |
| Commercial information | |
| Availability | Immediate () |
| Colors | Black, White or Red |
| Price | 13 500 € "Black" € 14,250 (White or red) |
| Guarantee | 2 years, unlimited mileage |
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