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.
Introduced in 2011, the “EVO” variant of Ducati’s 848 was something that Cycle World called a “midlife upgrade”, with “performance gains…intended to benefit racers and street riders alike.”
The engine got new throttle bodies with larger bores, revised cylinder heads, and a new profile of the piston crown, which significantly bumped the compression ratio from 12.0:1 to 13.2:1. This helped increase horsepower to 140 at the crank.
This example is VIN: ZDM1XBEW57B001558.
The odometer shows 17,219 miles.
Maintenance:
The seller states: “I had all the fairings completely painted and have half a quart left over of the Rosso red and Blanca white Ducati colors that will be included in the sale”.
Mechanical Issues:
The seller states: “The bike has no known mechanical issues”.
Modifications:
The seller states: “I have not made any modifications during my ownership. It does not have front blinkers or a license plate holder. It does have rear blinkers”.
Not Shown:
BMC air filter
Superlite 520 quick-change hub & sprocket kit
DID ZVMX 520 chain
Track fairings with aftermarket headlights.
This 848 appears to have upgraded 25mm GP fork cartridges.
Bonamici Racing foot controls.
CNC Racing clutch slave.
Ducabike bracket with Ohlins steering damper.
Domino throttle housing.
Aftermarket 35° race triples.
Full carbon fiber Termignoni dual under-tail exhaust.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax tires with date codes of 4922 and 4922.
The sale includes 1 ignition key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Pendleton, Oregon, this Ducati is offered on a clean Oregon title.
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