2010 Ducati 848 Nicky Hayden Edition

After the polarizing style of the 999’s vertically-stacked headlights, Ducati went back to the single-sided swingarm, under-tail exhaust, and side by side eyes made famous on the 916. This time, however, such features boasted a modern twist courtesy of Giandrea Fabbro.

All of this took shape in the form of the range-topping 1098, a bike that Cycle World stated, “Isn’t just an improvement, it’s a revelation.” Of course, in typical Ducati fashion, the Bologna-based manufacturer also introduced a smaller sibling — sharing the frame and bodywork — known as the 848.

With a dry weight coming in right around 370lbs, the 848 was plenty quick, even with its middleweight status. With a claimed 123hp and 66lb-ft of torque, it could do a 1/4 mile in just over 11 seconds before topping out at 165mph. As MCN said in its review, “The Ducati 848 isn’t just a small 1098, it’s much more than that. It’s a proper fast (top speed is 166mph), fine-handling, gorgeous Ducati superbike in its own right.”

To celebrate Nicky Hayden racing for Team Ducati during the 2009 MotoGP season, a special edition was released in 2010 exclusive to the United States. Limited to 150 examples, the bike is mechanically the same, the difference was with the aesthetic; and the exact paint scheme was used at both American MotoGP races (Laguna Seca and Indy) on Ducati’s 2010 MotoGP race bike.

Finishing off the package is the Kentucky Kid’s signature atop the tank.

This example is VIN: ZDM1XBGV3AB010531. The seller states “I purchased the bike brand new and have had this bike for over 15 years.”

The odometer shows 18,214 miles. The seller states “The bike has 18,000 + miles on it, but the new engine came from a donor bike that had only 800 miles on it. They even did the belt service on the new engine before shipping it to my shop.”

Maintenance:
The seller states “The bike was damaged by a truck. I fixed it under an insurance claim. The kickstand pushed the crank case in, so the engine had to be replaced. The engine that was installed in the bike only has 800 miles on it. Belts replaced last month with the engine.”

Modifications:
The seller states “BST Carbon fiber wheels, FasterTwin tuner.”

Toce exhaust.

GPR steering stabilizer.

520 chain conversion.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa tires which have aged out with date codes of 1817.

The sale includes one key.

Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. The seller has the replacement body panel for this part ordered and is willing to install it if it arrives in time. If not he will include it with the sale of the bike (buyer pays shipping.) Here is a selection:

Currently located in Chantilly, Virginia, this Ducati is offered on a clean Virginia title. Have any 848 Nicky Hayden Edition stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!