2012 Ducati Streetfighter 848
After Asphalt & Rubber first announced the bike back in July, the 2012 Ducati Streetfighter 848 has finally made its official debut (with a little teaser help from Nicky Hayden). Expanding Ducati’s Streetfighter brand to now include two bikes (we’ll have to wait a little longer for the 2012 Ducati Streetfighter 1198), the Ducati Streetfighter 848 is certainly not a shocking release. True to the streetfighter movement’s ethos, the Streetfighter 848 is a stripped-down version of the Superbike 848, with a twist.
As we predicted, Ducati has brought over the Testastretta 11° engine configuration for the smaller Streetfighter, meaning not only will the Streetfighter 848 have a wet-clutch, but also a 15,000 mile valve service interval. While Ducati is mum on many of the new SF 848′s details, the Bologna brand says the bike will come with the Ducati Traction Control system (DTC), and from what we can see in the photos, unsurprisingly lower-spec Brembo brakes and Marzoochi forks, instead of the Superbike 848′s monoblocs and Sachs units.
2012 Ducati Streetfighter 848
2012 Ducati Streetfighter 848 Price and Specifications/Technical DetailsUK MSRP Price: £9,995*
Chassis
FRAME-Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450
WHEELBASE-1475mm (58.1 in)
RAKE-24,5°
FRONT SUSPENSION-Marzocchi 43mm fully adjustable usd forks
FRONT WHEEL TRAVEL-127mm (5in)
FRONT WHEEL-10-spoke in light alloy 3.50 x 17
FRONT TYRE-Pirelli Diablo Corsa 120/70 ZR17
REAR SUSPENSION-Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
REAR WHEEL TRAVEL-127mm (5in)
REAR WHEEL-10-spoke light alloy 5.50 x 17
REAR TYRE-Pirelli Diablo Corsa 180/60 ZR17
FRONT BRAKE-2 x 320mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo callipers 4-piston, 2-pad
REAR BRAKE-245mm disc, 2-piston calliper
FUEL TANK CAPACITY-16,5 l - 4.4 gallon (US)
WET WEIGHT-199kg (439lb)
DRY WEIGHT-169kg (373lb)
INSTRUMENTS
Digital unit with displays for: Speedometer, rev counter, lap times, time, air temp, coolant temp, battery voltage, A & B trips, fuel reserve trip, DTC status and level selected (if activated) scheduled maintenance. Warning lights for: Neutral, turn signals, high-beam, rev-limit, DTC intervention, oil pressure, fuel reserve. Plus: Immobilizer system and management of DTC and DDA
WARRANTY-2 years unlimited mileage
BODY COLOUR (FRAME/WHEEL)-Red (red / black) - Dark Stealth (racing black / black)- Fighter Yellow (racing black / black)
VERSIONS-Dual seat
SEAT HEIGHT-840mm (33in)
DDA system-ready for Ducati Performance accessory
DTC-Standard equipment
ABS-Not available on this model
Engine
TYPE-L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled
DISPLACEMENT-849cc
BORE X STROKE
94x61,2mm
COMPRESSION RATIO-13.2:1
POWER-132hp (97kW) @ 10.000rpm
TORQUE-69lb-ft - 93.5Nm @ 9500rpm
FUEL INJECTION-Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies
EXHAUST-Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and two lambda probes. Twin stainless steel mufflers
Transmission
GEARBOX-6 speed
RATIO-1=37/15 2=30/17 3=28/20 4=26/22 5=24/23 6=23/24
PRIMARY DRIVE-Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.84:1
FINAL DRIVE-Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 42
CLUTCH-Wet multiplate with hydraulic control
Emissions
STANDARD-Euro 3