Moto: 2010 Ducati 848 “Nicky Hayden Edition”
Ducati North America is proud to announce the 848 Nicky Hayden Edition. This striking livery places a distinctly American stamp on the market’s best middleweight sport bike. The 848 Nicky Hayden was publically unveiled at the 2009 Red Bull United States Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, where Nicky’s MotoGP race bike was presented in a matching scheme. There could be no better time or place to celebrate the American World Champion than at his home race on the 4th of July.
This US-exclusive model features an American inspired paint scheme, aptly fit for its introduction on the 4th of July, personally autographed gas tank, and model updates for the 2010 year. Check out the video of the Nicky’s photo shoot with the bike below!
The new Ducati 848 Nicky Hayden Edition enjoys all the performance advancements of the entire Superbike family, while adding its own innovations to redefine the middleweight sport bike class.
The words ‘agile’ and ‘refined’ aptly describe the 848. At 168kg (369lbs), the 848 is an amazing 20kg (44lbs) lighter than its predecessor.
THE 848 TESTASTRETTA EVOLUZIONE ENGINE
The potent 848 is powered by a liquid cooled, L-Twin, Desmodromic engine that produces 134hp (98.5kW) @ 10,000rpm and a class-beating 70.8lb-ft (9.8kgm) @ 8,250rpm.
The 94mm x 61.2mm bore and stroke breathes through 4 valves per cylinder fed by racing-style elliptical throttle bodies. Electronically injected and ignited by Marelli, the super-efficient power unit then exhausts through a lightweight 2-1-2 system equipped with a catalytic converter and lambda probe to conform to Euro3 regulations.
The highly advanced 848 engine was the first Ducati Superbike to introduce vacuum die-cast formed crankcases. Achieving a significant weight saving of more than 3kg (6.5lb), this production method also ensured consistent wall thickness and increased strength. Further refinements include a sophisticated wet clutch that offers a power-enhancing 1kg (2.2lb) less weight, greater durability, improved clutch feel, and quiet operation.
NEW FOR 2010
Available immediately, the 848 Nicky Hayden Edition is the first of the 2010 Ducati 848 models to arrive in showrooms. For 2010, this model features several upgrades including:
— LED dash illumination for better visibility
— 30mm mirror extension kit
Specifications
| Frame: | Tubular steel trellis frame in ALS 450 |
| Wheelbase: | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
| Rake & Trail: | 24.5° |
| Front Suspension: | Showa 43 mm fully adustable upside-down fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 127 mm / 5 in |
| Front Brake: | 2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo calipers 4-piston, 2-pad |
| Front Wheel: | 5-spoke in light alloy 3.50 x 17 |
| Front Tire: | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Suspension: | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock. Aluminum single-sided swingarm. |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Brake: | 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear Wheel: | 5-spoke light alloy 5.50 x 17 |
| Rear Tire: | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 4.1 US gal (of which 1 US gal reserve) |
| Dry Weight*: | 168 kg / 370 lbs |
| Seat Height: | 830 mm / 32.6 in |
| Instruments: | Digital MotoGP derived unit displaying: Speedometer, rev counter, clock, scheduled maintenance warning, warning light for low oil pressure, fuel level, oil temperature, fuel reserve, trip fuel, neutral, turn signals |
| Warranty: | 2 years unlimited mileage |
| Color combinations (Tank-Frame-Wheels): | |
| Versions: | Dual seat |
| Weight excludes battery, lubricants and, where applicable, cooling liquid. | |
Engine Specifications
| Type: | L-Twin cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled |
| Displacement: | 849.4 cc |
| Bore and stroke: | 94 x 61.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12:1 |
| Power*: | 134 hp – 98.5 kW @ 10000 RPM |
| Torque*: | 70.8 ft-lb – 96 Nm @ 8250 RPM |
| Fuel system: | Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies |
| Exhaust: | Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and lambda probe. Twin stainless steel mufflers. |
| Emissions: | 50-State-compliant |
| Transmission | |
| Gearbox: | 6 speed |
| Ratio: | 1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 28/20, 4th 26/22, 5th 24/23, 6th 23/24 |
| Primary drive: | Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.84:1 |
| Final drive: | Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 39 |
| Clutch: | Wet multiplate with hydraulic control |
| Notes: | Power & torque data calculated using an inertia dynamometer. |