Ducati launch new 848 EVO

Added on Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 by Carole Nash Editor | No Comments

Ducati has officially launched the 2011 848 EVO lightweight Superbike, which will go on show for the first time at this weekend’s USA Grand Prix at Laguna Seca.

Ducati claim that they have extracted an extra 6bhp from the Testastretta engine, taking it up to 140bhp, and more braking power from Brembo’s Monobloc brake technology to provide, what the company claims, is “an even more exciting way to enter the world of Ducati Superbikes”.

Torque has been increased to 72.3lb-ft (98Nm) and the 848 keeps some of the iconic features from the World Championship-winning machines, such as the twin under-seat silencers, single-sided swingarm, Trellis frame, beautiful race bodywork and steering damper.

The early arrival of the 2011 848 EVO will see bikes available to order from 20th July 2010, with demo bikes arriving at dealers by end of July and customer orders shipped within September. Prices start at £9,995 for the “Dark Stealth” and £10,695 got the traditional Ducati red with red frame and black wheels.

Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages.