Want a Ducati 848 with Nicky Hayden’s signature on the fuel tank and a special paint job? You can get it beginning next week at authorized Ducati dealerships for a U.S. MSRP of $14,495. The first of the 2010 model 848s to arrive in the U.S., this special edition features 2010 model year updates, including LED-illumination, extended rear view mirrors and, perhaps most important, lighter aluminum cam belt tensioner pulleys “for improved acceleration”.
Of course, the bike might also commemorate Nicky Hayden’s most frustrating and unproductive year in MotoGP, unless he turns it around. Stay tuned for this weekend’s race.
Here is the official press release from Ducati:
MotoGP Fans Celebrate the 4th of July with Debut of Special Edition Motorcycle
Monterey, Calif. (July 3, 2009) – Ducati North America is proud to announce the newest addition to its model range, the 848 Nicky Hayden Special Edition. The special edition 848 will be unveiled tomorrow at the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
In honor of Fourth of July, Ducati is celebrating American World Champion Nicky Hayden with a special USA themed 848. This US -exclusive model will be unveiled at 4pm Saturday July 4 on Ducati Island at the USGP with Nicky Hayden and Ducati CEO Gabriele Del Torchio. It will be on display the remainder of the weekend for fans to view, and available at Ducati dealers July 7th in limited numbers.
The Nicky Hayden Edition is the first of the 2010 model year 848’s to arrive in the United States. The distinctive features and 2010 model upgrades on this motorcycle include the American inspired livery, LED dash illumination for superior night visibility, a 30mm mirror extension kit for enhanced vision and aluminum
cam belt tensioner pulleys for improved acceleration.
Boasting 134hp at 10,000 rpm, the 848 Nicky Hayden Edition is unmatched in the middleweight class for torque and power values.
The 2010 Ducati 848 Nicky Hayden Edition is priced at $14,495 and available at authorized Ducati dealerships this coming week.
MD Readers Respond:
- I am still pissed off at Ducati for not releasing a Streetfighter based on the 848. IMO one could reasonably expect such a naked bike to provide about the best overall balance of street & track performance of any bike; the 1098-based Streefighter has more power, torque, weight & reciprocating mass than most mortals can handle.
