Ducati’s 848 joined the 1098 and 1198 in the showroom, and was often a better choice for real-life riders and roads. This Corse Special Edition has low miles, exciting factory colors, and many nicer upgrades.
2012 Ducati 848 EVO Corse SE for sale on eBay
The Corse used the EVO-lved testastretta L-twin, with 140 hp that would’ve been a superbike number a few years back. Eliptical throttle bodies, 13.2-to-1 compression, and magnesium valve covers made ready for supersport competition. Electronic aids include the Data Analyser dash, 8-level traction control and speed shifter. The wet clutch was reportedly lighter with better feel and durability than the racier dry variety. Appointments are some of the best with Showa front and Öhlins rear, plus steering damper, monobloc Brembo brakes, and Enkei five spoke wheels.
This Corse presents beautifully on the Costa Mesa collectible dealer’s turntable. Like so many special editions, this one has been ridden a few short season’s worth of miles, is nicely updated with Rizoma controls, and seems to want only for a new owner. A couple of notes from the eBay auction –
The red/white/black Ducati Corse livery growls in all directions, accenting the already sleek bodylines of the 848 EVO.
But the iconoclastic Italian manufacturer didn’t stop at aesthetics with this 848 EVO Special Edition; added to their flagship middleweight sportbike are other qualities that will further enhance performance over the base model – Traction Control (DTC), a Quick Shifter (DQS), Ohlins rear shock absorbers and huge 330mm front-brake discs (up 10mm from the stock 848 EVO).
The 848 was right in the heart of the supersport displacement band, and the Corse had extra big brakes, and an aluminum fuel tank that made room for an extra half gallon. Some reviewers said it had a heavy, hard to turn feel so maybe some chassis set-up could help. Almost the end of the model run, the 848 seemed dated to some, but looks classic now, especially in the Corse colors.
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Wonderful bikes these are and beautiful to look at. Sadly, like all too many Ducs, setup has been ignored on this one. Nice that it has the full Termi exhaust and some of the Rizoma bits. The other add-ons are just for appearance at the coffee shop.