Ducati 848 EVO (2012)

The 2012 Ducati 848 EVO is a masterclass in Italian engineering, where raw power meets razor-sharp handling.

The heart of this beast is the revised Testastretta engine, now pumping out a whopping 140 horsepower and 72.3 lb-ft of torque, thanks to a host of upgrades including new inlet port shapes, elliptical throttle bodies, and performance-driven camshafts.

But it’s not just about numbers – the 848 EVO’s character is as much about its soundtrack as it is about its acceleration. The liquid-cooled L-Twin Desmodromic engine roars to life with a distinctive growl, its twin under-seat silencers adding to the aural drama.

As you twist the throttle, the Ducati’s light 168 kg chassis comes alive, its Trellis frame and single-sided swingarm working in harmony to deliver precise handling and razor-sharp turn-in. And when you need to stop, the Brembo brakes are there to haul you down with authority.

The result is a riding experience that’s at once exhilarating and intuitive – a true superbike for those who crave the very best. With its Ducati Red paint scheme or new “Dark Stealth” option, this bike is sure to turn heads wherever it goes – and leave all else in its dust.

Key Specifications

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Make & Model

Engine

Performance

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Transmission

Electrical & Electronics System

Chassis & Suspension

Wheels & Brakes

Dimension & Weights

Features

• 140hp (103kW) @ 10,500rpm engine output
• Liquid cooled L-Twin Desmodromic engine
• 72.3lb-ft (10kgm) of torque @ 9,750rpm
• 94mm x 61.2mm bore and stroke
• 4 valves per cylinder
• Revised inlet port shapes
• Racing-style elliptical throttle bodies
• Increased intake valve size to 60mm equivalent diameter
• Improved piston crown and combustion chamber shape
• Increased compression ratio from 12:1 to 13.2:1
• New performance-driven camshafts with 13mm of valve-lift
• Electronically injected and ignited by Marelli
• 2-1-2 exhaust system with catalytic converter and twin lambda probes
• Twin under-seat silencers
• Lightweight engine with vacuum die-cast crankcases
• Consistent wall thickness and increased strength in crankcases
• Black outer-cases on the engine
• Trellis frame
• Single-sided swingarm
• Race bodywork
• Steering damper
• Traditional Ducati red color scheme option
• New “dark stealth” color scheme with racing black frame and wheels