This is the 2011 Ducati 848 EVO, and the Italian manufacturer states that EVO stands for the additional 6 HP developed by the Testastretta engine. This means the 2011 Ducati 848 EVO packs 140 HP (103 kW) and 72.3 lb-ft of torque so the Brembo Monobloc brakes have also been improved to cope with the power boost.
The 2011 Ducati 848 EVO weights only 168 Kg and customers that are interesting in purchasing it can place their orders starting from today, July 20th, 2010. Demo bikes will start arriving at dealerships by the end of this month and the first deliveries are scheduled for September.
The 2011 Ducati 848 EVO price is 10,695GBP while the Dark Stealth version goes on sale for 9,995 GBP.
Ducati press release :
The 2011 848 EVO now further enhances Ducati’s most impressive
lightweight Superbike ever with more power from the Testastretta engine
and more braking power from Brembo’s incredible Monobloc brake
technology combining to provide an even more exciting way to enter the
world of Ducati Superbikes.
The “EVO” treatment applied to the 848 introduces a 6hp power boost to
140hp (103kW) and a torque increase to 72.3lb-ft (98Nm) that results in a
razor-sharp and easy-to-use power delivery while the combination of the
848’s legendary (168kg) chassis set-up and planet-stopping Brembo
Monobloc brakes gives unthinkable braking performances most can only
dream of.
In pursuit of perfection, Ducati engineers have listened to passionate
owners of the 848 Superbike since its delivery in 2008 and now enhance
its specifications to deliver impressive performances whether riding
through mid-town traffic or racing through track-day competition.
Iconic features from the World Championship-winning machines, such as
the twin under-seat silencers, single-sided swingarm, Trellis frame,
beautiful race bodywork and steering damper, are all part of the 848’s
DNA. Its family resemblance assures that it is equipped with all the
performance advancements of the Superbike family, while adding its own
particular character and style.
The early arrival of the 2011 848 EVO will see bikes available to order
from 20th July 2010, with demo bikes arriving at dealers by end of July
and customer orders shipped within September.
The 848 EVO Dark Stealth and 848EVO will be available at the same price
as the outgoing 848 range including the traditional colour of Ducati red
with red frame and black wheels and introducing the stunning new “dark
stealth” with racing black frame and black wheels.
- 848 EVO Dark Stealth – £9,995
- 848 EVO – £10,695
