Description
After the polarizing style of the 999’s vertically-stacked headlights, Ducati went back to the single-sided swingarm, under-tail exhaust, 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.”
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: ZDM1XBMV9BB013875. The seller purchased the bike two years ago from a collector. He is selling to thin the heard.
During his ownership, the seller has covered approximately 1,000 kilometers (621 miles). The odometer shows 18,072 kilometers (11,229 miles).
Maintenance:
Per the seller, “Coil packs, fuel filter, oil changes, plugs, new tires. The radiator hoses are all new with clamps and radiator flush. The oil & filter was changed 1,000kms ago but changed every 1,000kms with me. Used only Shell, what dealership asks for, or Motul 300v. One or the other always.” Regarding the last cam drive belt replacement, the seller states, “Said it was two years ago. Have been checked they look good.”
Modifications:
Termignoni carbon slip ons. FullSix carbon fiber body work.
CNC Racing axle nuts.
Not shown: “Has an auto tune and Power Commander 6 with quick shifter.”
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Michelin Pilot Power tires with date codes of 0823.
The sale includes two keys and Tuner Tools USB cables, and front axle spacers.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“Swing arm scrape. Little tear in riders seat. Rear solo cowl came damaged between the tail light.”
Currently located in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada, this Ducati is offered on a clean Canada title. Have any 848 Evo stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
