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: ZDM1XBGV1AB010642. The seller acquired it from Purchased the bike 4 years ago from a private party in New Hampshire..
During their ownership, the seller has covered 1,500 miles. The odometer shows 26,274 miles.
Maintenance:
“Completely disassembled and restored 2 years ago, only 300 miles since Desmo service and belts and all services done. Everything on the bike was serviced over the last winter, belts, desmo all bearings lubed etc.”
Bike-master Lithium Battery
Ricks Motorsport Stator & regulator
MWR Air filters
New Fuel Pump & filter assembly
SpeedyMoto Billet Water Pump Cover
New Thermostat and cooling system serviced with Engine Ice
Crank Position Sensor
Timing Belts and Desmo Service “3 shims replaced”
Starter Cabling upgraded.
Modifications:
“Almost all necessary components are safety wired and ready for track days, Microtec M197 Race ECU with cable for tuning with laptop.”
Wheels Marchisini Forged Aluminum.
Upgraded to Brembo Monoblocks with Galfer wave rotors and EBC race/street pads. Spiegler 2 to 2 brake lines.
Woodcraft rearsets with folding shift toe piece, Woodcraft clutch cover with skid plate.
Ohlins NIX30 Cartridges with new seals and bushings and 2 sets of springs.
SpeedyMoto Raised upper triple tree, raises bar height 1″
Woodcraft clipons and bars
CRG folding clutch lever
Jet Prime left bar 7 button Motogp style switches
Corse Garage Start/Stop switch
Ohlins SD197 Steering Damper
Brembo RCS19 Corsa Corta master cylinder with res kit & Motul 660 fluid &, REV 3 Throttle with quick change cams, Carbon Fiber intake runner covers “some scratches”,
Termiginoni Slash cut Exhaust cans
Canister and exhaust flapper deleted, with servo buddy
Tail Tidy with vent mounted signals
Superpole seat
Sprocket Center Quick change sprocket set with 14/44 and DID Gold Chain
Forsaken Engineering Rear Linear Link, Ohlins TTX DU931 Rear Shock with 2 sets of springs, Sato Adjustable rear ride height strut.
Oberon Slave Cylinder
Zero Gravity smoked screen, LED upgraded headlights with built in fans.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Q5S tires with date codes of 3722 and 4522.
The sale includes 2 ignition keys. “Will include PitBull front headstock hybrid stand and rear PittBull pin stand and tons of receipts.”
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, this Ducati is offered on a clean New Mexico title. Have any 848 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
