Sportbikes

2013NCR 848

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The 2013 NCR 848 is a high-performance sport bike engineered for experienced track riders seeking maximum racing capability. Built on a lightweight 848cc V2 engine featuring titanium internals, billet construction, and advanced Ohlins suspension tuning, it delivers 145 horsepower with exceptional handling precision. Known for its full racing specification and Italian engineering excellence, the NCR 848 represents the pinnacle of bespoke superbike development.

Capacity: 848.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 155.0 kg
Seat height: Not on record
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Power: 145.0 HP (108.1 kW) @ 12500 RPM

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What’s new for the 2013 NCR 848

vs the 2012

Spec	2012	2013
Power	145.0 HP (106.6 kW) @ 12500 RPM	145.0 HP (108.1 kW) @ 12500 RPM
Torque	120.0 Nm (12.2 kgf-m or 88.5 ft.lbs) @ 10000 RPM	118.0 Nm (12.0 kgf-m or 87.0 ft.lbs) @ 10000 RPM
Gearbox	—	6-speed
Cooling	Oil & air	Liquid

Other years 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering97%

City riding15%

Daily riding10%

Touring8%

Two-up5%

Track98%

Best for: It exists purely to deliver Superbike-level lap times, with every component chosen to shave weight and sharpen response on a circuit.
Built for: The NCR 848 is a raw, uncompromising racing special that rewards precision and punishes hesitation, offering explosive acceleration and razor-sharp cornering ability from its ultra-light chassis and race-tuned Ducati V-twin.
Not ideal for: This bike is not suited to commuting, touring, passengers, or riders seeking comfort and forgiveness over pure track performance.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 848.0 ccm
Power: 145.0 HP (108.1 kW) @ 12500 RPM
Torque: 118.0 Nm (12.0 kgf-m) @ 10000 RPM
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.9355 HP/kg (dry)
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Custom wet-type slipper clutch by STM for NCR

Dimensions & weight

Dry weight: 155.0 kg
Seat height: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Ducati 848 frame.
Front suspension: Showa original OEM fork with Ohlins-NCR internal damping systems. NCR fork bottoms from billet with 100 mm spacing. Triple clamps made from AL 7075 with adjustable offset from 28 to 36 mm in 1 mm increments.
Rear suspension: Ohlins TTX tuned by NCR

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc. WAVE Braking-NCR, radial Brembo Racing monoblock with billet NCR fork bottoms.
Front brakes diameter: 300 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. WAVE Braking-NCR, Brembo Racng 2 piston.
Rear brakes diameter: 200 mm
Front tyre: 120/70-17
Rear tyre: 180/55-17

Other

Color options: Orange/white, green/white, custom
Comments: Adjustable rear sets in AL 7075 and titanium, gas cap assembly in AL 7075, clip-ons in AL 7075 with titanium tubes, fork bottoms in billet aluminum, triple clamps from AL 7075 with adjustable offset from 28 to 36 mm, steering damper with bi
Comments: Adjustable rear sets in AL 7075 and titanium, gas cap assembly in AL 7075, clip-ons in AL 7075 with titanium tubes, fork bottoms in billet aluminum, triple clamps from AL 7075 with adjustable offset from 28 to 36 mm, steering damper with billet mount, custom wheel nuts, billet oil fill cover, rear subframe in aluminum, front fairing stay in aluminum.

Specs last verified against published sources: September 2026.