The press article was wrong about the name of the bike. It is not 898 but 848, they've corrected it. [Moderator, could you correct this topics title please]
http://www.moto-station.com/article2...-bientot-.html
Le constructeur vient de l'annoncer en Afrique du sud lors de la présentation de la 1098 : Ducati présentera prochainement une 848 sur la même base technique. Vu ce que l'on peut lire sur l'essai de sa grande soeur, on en salive à l'avance...
English translation:
The manufacturer has just announced in South Africa during 1098 Presentation: Ducati will show sooner a 848, with a common basis.
After what we read about the sister, it make us ungry!