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TWO-WHEEL LOWDOWN; 2008 DUCATI 848 SUPERBIKE.(News)(Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A.)(Brief article)
Byline: GEORGE P. BLUMBERG
Ducati bridges the gap with a lighter, more powerful entry-level superbike. 849-cc, 134-hp, liquid-cooled L-twin; 370- lb dry weight; quarter-mile in 10.49 sec @ 132.76 mph.
COMPETITIVE SET > Aprilia RSV1000R, BMW R1200S, Buell 1125R, Honda CBR1000RR, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, Suzuki GSX-R750, Yamaha YZF-R1
BASE PRICE > $13,495
ON SALE > Now
The 848 saves 44 pounds and gains 27 horses from predecessor 749, with lighter, stronger ...
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