For 2011 Ducati has upped the stakes on is middleweight superbike, the 848, boosting the horsepower to 140 on its Testastretta engine, enough to claim the ‘most powerful bike in its class’ title thanks to an impressive power-to-weight ratio. All new cylinder heads, pistons, throttle bodies and camshafts characterize the new 848 Evo, coupled with race-derived monster Brembo Monobloc front braking calipers and a cross-mounted steering stabilizer. Throw on a pair of Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tires and you’re looking at one sexy beast.
Weighing in at only 369 lbs., the 848 Evo gets sleek styling to match its performance. It will be available later this summer in red paint with a red frame and black wheels or “Dark Stealth”, i.e. matte black paint with a black frame and black wheels, obviously the hipper choice. Due for an official unveiling at the Laguna Seca MotoGP race in California, the 848 Evo runs from $13,000 – $14,000 depending on trim, and appears to be well worth every penny. We’d expect no less from Ducati, of course.
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Ducati Unveils the 848 EVO
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