Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 2012 Ducati 848 EVO Corse Special Edition.
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.
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.
On top of those upgrades, Ducati offered a “Corse Special Edition” with hardware/software upgrades and an exclusive paint job.
Upgrades included an Öhlins rear shock, 330mm front rotors, DTC (Ducati Traction Control), and DQS (Ducati Quick Shifter).
This example is VIN: ZDM1XBMV1CB020899. The seller purchased the bike five years ago from a private party out of Tualatin, Oregon, and states, “Bought as an everyday fun ride. It’s been an excellent toy. Mostly used as a backroads go-fast toy but has been ridden at 5 track day events in the last 5 years. At 66 years old it’s getting too intense for me to ride. I need a more upright relaxed position. Looking for a KTM Duke 890R.”
During his ownership, the seller has covered approximately 10,000 miles. The odometer shows 22,798 miles.
Maintenance:
Per the seller, “Belts changed and valves checked in Spring 2022 at approximately 18k miles. Last oil change fall of 2024 at 22.5k miles with Motul300V and K&N filter. This work done personally.”
Modifications:
The seller has provided the following list of upgrades and modifications:
-Leo Vince full stainless exhaust with titanium and carbon fiber mufflers.
-Bazzaz ZFI tuner with EDR (Eric Dorn Racing in Beaverton Oregon) dyno tune and ECU flash.
-Ducati Performance 1098 high flow air filter.
-Factory Pro ball bearing shift detent kit.
-Factory Pro heavy duty shift detent spring.
-Oberon clutch slave cylinder.
-EDR tuned front suspension.
-Adjustable rear ride height link.
-EBC HH brake pads.
-Low profile front turn signals and hidden rear turn signals.
-CNC machined license plate mount.
-Rizoma foot pegs.
-Sargent seat.
-Zero Gravity windscreen.
-HealTech gear indicator.
-Shorai Lithium battery.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II tires with date codes of 4519 and 2121.
The sale includes two black keys, rear stand in photos, and various take off parts.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“Damage on carbon fiber exhaust heat shield. Worn frame stickers. Scratched clutch cover under Speedymoto guard. Bubbles under decal on windscreen.”
Currently located in Vancouver, Washington this Ducati is offered on a clean Washington title. Have any 848 EVO Corse Special Edition stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
