2008 Ducati 848 User Ratings

Why is there so much buzz about the release of the 2008 Ducati 848 Superbike? At first glance the 848 appears to be a de-tuned and rebadged 1098. In fact, the new bike shares the majority of its basic architecture with the 1098, but at its heart is a purpose built L-Twin Evoluzione powerplant that purportedly puts out an impressive 134 hp and 70 lb-ft of torque. To put that into perspective, it's 11 hp more than the Testastretta-powered 998.