Monday, March 19, 2012

2012 Ducati Streetfighter 848 Review

 New additions to the series of Ducati street bike was long awaited and finally the Italian big name in the bike industry announced the release of 2012 Ducati Streetfighter 848.

2012 Streetfighter 848 will be available in three variants – Matte black, yellow and the trademark Ducati red.--Marzocchi fork, newly introduced in the 2012 Streetfighter 848, offer more street-friendly feeling. 2012 Streetfighter 848 delivers power-packed performance right from the beginning. Higher handlebars offer more aggressive position.
Riders will gain confidence while moving through sweeping corners as the bike offers stable stand. 2012 Ducati 848 sport traction control, like many other Ducati bikes.

It was only a matter of time before Ducati began offering a younger sibling to the 1099cc Streetfighter--The 2012 Streetfighter 848 arrives with the Testastretta 11° engine that pushes 132 horsepower at 10,000 rpm.

Technically speaking, the Streetfighter 848's overlap has been reduced from the EVO's 37-degrees to 11 degrees for "fluid power delivery, broad power band and reduced consumption and emissions." The 2012 Ducati Streetfighter 848 lightweight, 10-spoke aluminum wheels, 5.5-inch wide out back, 3.5-inches wide up front. When it comes to advanced technology, Ducati didn't skimp on the Ducati 848. features Ducati Traction Control with eight profiles ", each of which is programmed with a wheel-spin tolerance matched to progressive rising skill levels, given the value of one to eight.
--, specs, color options and MSRP for the 2012 Ducati Streetfighter 848.

 Outstanding control and precision make the Streetfighter 848 intolerable. torque curve and power - with 132HP and awesome torque of 9.5 Kgm (93.5Nm) at 9,500 rpm , the 848 Testastretta 11° provides pure Desmodromic performance.

Streetfighter design - The Ducati Streetfighter is equipped with everything that made the Superbike a legend: Awesome L-Twin muscle with brutal, big-bore torque, thoroughbred chassis technology, beautiful single-sided swing arm, planet-stopping Monobloc brakes and pure, sophisticated class.

Ducati’s Streetfighter project was inevitable. Warning lights illuminate to signal indicates a neutral, high beam, rev-limit, low oil pressure, fuel reserve, DTC intervention, scheduled maintenance.

The system then analyses data sent from front and rear wheel speed sensors to detect wheel-spin. Ducati Quick Shift system - The Streetfighter 848 has fixtures to mount the Ducati Quick Shift system. Streetfighter reborn
Ducati’s original Streetfighter project was inevitable. The Streetfighter is built with pure Ducati passion and it’s ready to impress.

The Streetfighter 848 and Streetfighter S riding positions are now even more empowering, with 20mm higher handlebars enhancing the overall ergonomic triangle and, for 848, 10mm wide foot positioning. The instrument display can also be used to manage Ducati Traction Control settings, list lap times recorded by using the high-beam flash button as a stopwatch and additionally as a control panel for the activation of the Ducati Data system, as an accessory from Ducati Performance for the Streetfighter 848 and supplied as standard equipment on the Streetfighter S. The Streetfighter S was Ducati’s first ever naked sport bike to be fitted with the awesome Ducati Traction Control (DTC) system and now the Streetfighter 848 inherits the same full eight-level DTC as standard equipment. Once the level is selected and DTC activated, both are displayed on the Streetfighter’s instrumentation. This system analyzes the data sent from front and rear wheel speed sensors to detect wheel-spin. Exhaust system

The stylish Streetfighter 2-1-2 exhaust system is made from weight-saving 1mm thick steel and flows from 58mm to 63.5mm diameter pipes. Single-sided swing arm. The new engine lives and breathes Streetfighter style excitement, while revised chassis ergonomics and derived, eight levels of Ducati Traction Control Electronic ensure enhanced rider comfort and a confident ride. At a class-leading 169kg dry weight, the Ducati 848 boasts an incredible power-to-weight ratio. New tire technology

Radical cam timing adjustment enabled Ducati to achieve strong torque through a wider rev-range, considerably enhancing the 848 Streetfighter’s readability, while ensuring plenty of power remains on tap for high-rpm fun.

On the 848 Testastretta 11° engine, this angle has been reduced from 37°, used in the Testastretta Evoluzione engine which powers the 848EVO Super bike, to 11°. Ducati’s Streetfighter 848 engine harnesses the track-ready power of the Super bike and makes it smooth and submissive, while the high-performance six-speed box with user-friendly wet clutch ensures a smooth riding experience in all conditions. Everything about the 848 Testastretta 11° engine is a direct result of Ducati’s engineers making massive advances in balancing high-performance with an enjoyable ride.Streetfighter 848 colors

While the Streetfighter looks stunning in traditional Ducati red frame with red, yellow makes a return against a race black frame and dark stealth underlines the Streetfighter’s aggressive image also with racing black frame. Ducati’s ‘S’ treatment of the Streetfighter pushes its tech spec to the red line. 1098 power--The Streetfighter S uses Brembo’s powerful Monobloc caliper race technology. Streetfighter S colors