Ducati 848 Challenge Set To Continue In 2012

 

 The Ducati 848 Challenge currently sponsored by Rapid Solicitors is set to continue as a support series for British Superbike in 2012. Now in its second year, the Ducati 848 Challenge has become one of the most exciting and fiercely competitive race series on the UK calendar, with a spectacle that has thrilled crowds at BSB rounds and at its overseas appearances at Assen and Monza. This closely contested championship has proven popular with both spectators and TV audiences and has seen the number of riders joining the series rise steadily over the year. In 2012, the Ducati 848 Challenge will closely follow the

2011 Ducati Monster 796 Review

  

The Monster 796 is the perfect synthesis of sportiness, aesthetics and pleasure of daily driving. Attention to every detail, is the ideal bike for every driving style and shows the evolution of the larger family of Monster. Urban Icon Family Monster features more than 796 exciting configuration, which combines ease of use of 696 with the nature of the sport in 1100 Results of 87hp (64kW), the dry weight of just 167kg (£ 368), and optional ABS, a Monster 796 elegant new mid-range back the magic of the Monster family. 2010 Ducati Monster 796 With the new brand Desmodue 796 engines in the heart

DUCATI ANNOUNCES THE 848 EVO SUPERBIKE FOR 2011 IT'S HOT

  

Here it is and we are only half way through 2010 and the new models are rolling off the assembly line.  The Ducati looks really hot and the write-up on it makes you want to go and get yourself a Ducati.   And the price for the new Ducati is not that bad either.  Suzuki has also announced it's new baby as well.  Check out our next article on the new Suzuki for 2011.  She is hot as well.  Makes me want to trade in my 2008 Suzuki 1000 for the 2011 but I'm not going to do that to my baby she has been good to me:).

New for 2011, the 848^EVO is the year’s most significant middleweight sport bike Cupertino, Calif.

(20 July 2010) –  Ducati proudly announces today the most powerful middleweight sport bike on the market; the 2011 Ducati 848^EVO Superbike. 

The new Ducati 848^EVO is the pinnacle of sport bike engineering, designed to be the leader in the middleweight class. Weighing only 369 pounds and propelled by 140 horsepower and 72 lb/ft of torque, it is the most powerful motorcycle in its category.

The 848^EVO is based upon Ducati’s best ever selling middleweight Superbike- the 848. Along with the “EVO” designation comes a significant amount of upgrades based on AMA Pro Racing feedback and consumer demand.

At the heart of the 848^EVO is the Testastretta Evoluzione engine, significantly redesigned for a higher power output. All new cylinder heads, pistons, throttle bodies and camshafts combine for a forceful output of 140hp @ 10,500rpm and 72.3 lb/ft of torque @9,750rpm. All of this significant engine performance is wrapped in new black cylinder cases.

In addition to the more powerful engine, the 848^EVO’s chassis and braking systems have been upgraded. A cross-mounted steering damper has been added for greater control of the steering system, and the welcome addition of Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tires will ensure maximum grip while delivering every last horsepower to the asphalt.

The 848^EVO receives a massive upgrade to the braking system in the form of Brembo Monobloc calipers. These single-piece calipers are machined from solid alloy and achieve a higher rigidity and resistance to distortion during extreme braking. The resulting increase in hydraulic efficiency not only delivers incredible braking power, but also provides an enhanced and precise 'feel' at the brake lever.

All this combines to form the most potent, powerful and lightweight middle class sport bike available; both for the road or race track usage. For 2011, a special “Dark” version will be available; which unlike “Dark” editions of Ducait’s past will be a truly black bike from front to rear, giving the motorcycle an aggressive look and attitude.

The Ducati 848^EVO Superbike will be available in North American Ducati Dealerships at the end of August, 2010. Impressively, MSRP will remain unchanged from the 2010 848 it replaces: $12,995 for the “Dark” edition, and $13,995 for Ducati Red.