The new 848 enjoys all the performance advancements of the entire Superbike family, while adding its own innovations to redefine the middleweight sport bike class.
The words 'agile' and 'refined' aptly describe the 848. At 369 lbs the 848 is an amazing 44 lbs lighter than its predecessor, and a significant 11 lbs lighter than its larger capacity brother, the 1098.
The highly advanced 848 engine uses an improved method of engine case production in which cases are vacuum die-cast formed. While providing significant weight savings of more than 6.5 lbs, this method also ensures consistent wall thickness and increased strength. Further refinements include a sophisticated wet clutch that offers 2.2 lbs less weight, a much higher service life, improved clutch feel and quiet operation.
With the first twist of the wrist, the powerful rush of the Testastretta Evoluzione engine confirms that the rules have changed. The 848's 134 hp is not only 30% more powerful than its predecessor, but it provides a power-to-weight ratio even better than the potent 999. The 848—a new class of Superbikes.
CHASSIS
| Frame: | Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450 |
| Wheelbase: | 1430mm / 56.3 in |
| Rake: | 24°30' / 24.5° |
| Front Suspension: | Showa 43mm fully adjustable upside-down fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 127mm / 5in |
| Front Brake: | 2 x 320mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo calipers 4-piston, 2-pad |
| Front Wheel: | 5-spoke in light alloy 3.50 x 17 |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Suspsension: | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 120mm / 4.7in |
| Rear Brake: | 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear Wheel: | 5-spoke light alloy 5.50 x 17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15.5ltr (of which 4ltr is reserve) |
| Dry Weight*: | 168kg / 370lbs (dry) |
| Seat Height: | 830mm / 32.6in |
| Instruments: | |
| Warranty: | 2 years unlimited mileage |
| Colour combinations (Tank-Frame-Wheels) : | Red, Pearl-white |
| Red, Racing Grey / Black | |
| Versions: | Biposto / Dual Seat |
ENGINE
| Type: | L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled |
| Displacement: | 849.4cc |
| Bore and Stroke: | 94 x 61.2mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12:1 |
| Power*: | 134hp - 98.5kw @ 10000rpm |
| Torque*: | 70.8lb-ft 96Nm @ 8250rpm |
| Fuel injection: | Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies |
| Exaust: | Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and lambda probe. Twin stainless steel mufflers |
| Emissions: | Euro 3 |
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| Gearbox: | 6 speed |
| Ratio: | 1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 28/20, 4th 26/22, 5th 24/23, 6th 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 |
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