News – News 2013: the Ducati 848 continues its career – Used DUCATI

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New in 2013: the Ducati 848 continues its career

News - News 2013: the Ducati 848 continues its career - Used DUCATI

The sporty 848 will remain in the Ducati catalog at least until 2013, the Bologna Reds announced, which cut short the rumors anticipating the imminent arrival of a new Supersport closely derived from the revolutionary 1199 Panigale (read in particular MNC of the 9 November 2011).

The sporty 848 will remain in the Ducati catalog at least until 2013, the Bologna Reds have indicated, which cuts short the rumors anticipating the imminent arrival of a new Supersport closely derived from the revolutionary 1199 Panigale (read in particular).

Small Superbike or big Supersport ?

Discovered in 2008, the Ducati 848 is a slightly "deflated" variation of the Hypersport 1198, from which it takes up the aesthetic characteristics almost exactly..

Claiming 134 hp at the time and the featherweight of 168 kg dry, it is a relevant compromise between the lightness of a Supersport and the power of a Superbike..

A direct rival to the Triumph Daytona and Suzuki GSX-R 750 (read in particular our), the Ducati 848 has subtly evolved in 2011 to stay in the race.

The Challenge 848 is renewed in 2012

Launched in 2009 (read in particular), the Challenge 848 is renewed in 2012: integrated into the Coupe de France European-Bikes (in parallel with the French Superbike championship), this "100% Ducati" competition is reserved for 848 riders of all vintages, including Evo or Evo Corse Special Edition versions.

A "Ducati pilot" pack will be given to each of the participants who will also be offered a discount on BMC driving courses and assistance with registration for the Challenge worth 200 €. The winners of Challenge 848 will win a "Racing" trip to Italy for the first, an "Araï Ducati" helmet for the second and Puma-Ducati boots for the third.

A draw – intended for drivers who will not be on the final podium – will involve a racing course with BMC scheduled for early 2013. The 2012 season will begin at Le Mans on March 31 and April 1, then will continue on the Nogaro circuits. (April 28 and 29), du Vigeant (May 26 and 27), Ledenon (June 16 and 17 and August 25 and 26), Magny-Cours (June 30 and July 1), Dijon (July 14 and 15) and Albi ( September 15 and 16).

Adopting the name "EVO", it is adorned with a steering damper and Brembo monobloc brake callipers, while its L-twin Testastretta Evolution now spits 140 hp and 10 m / kg of torque at the rear wheel ( read our).

Since 2012, the beautiful Italian has also been available in a "Corse SE" version, recognizable by its dress in the colors of the Bologna brand’s racing department, its high-end Ohlins rear shock absorber and its original shifter (read).

Assuring that "this bike has known and is still enjoying notable success", Ducati has decided to "put into production a 2013 vintage of this mid-size Superbike", inform the Italians.

Fans of transalpine sportswomen have been warned: while the replacement for the 848 will logically be inspired by the already coveted 1199 Panigale, its arrival is not yet on the agenda. !

The price of the Ducati 848 Evo is € 14,690 (€ 15,690 for the 848 Evo "Corse SE" edition).

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