In 2007, Casey Stoner won his first MotoGP World Championship aboard Ducati’s V4 Desmosedici racer. That same year, the Bologna brand would unleash one of the most exotic and elite production motorcycle of the last 20 years with the Desmosedici D16RR (or “Race Replica”). Limited to just 1,500 units worldwide, the ultra-exclusive two-wheeler was the closest thing the public had ever seen to a MotoGP bike with headlights for sale.
While the D16RR is often referred to as a “detuned version” of the Italian prototype racer, it actually featured an all-new 989cc, 90-degree V4 with gear-driven cams, twin-pulse firing order, Desmo valve actuation, single-piece forged steel crankshaft, and sand-cast aluminum crankcases and cylinder heads. The RR was good for close to 200hp and 85ft-lbs of torque when equipped with the special race ECU and exhaust system which was included with each bike. In road-going trim, it was still capable of putting down 180 horses. Top speed was an equally impressive 190 mph thanks to a dry weight of only 377 lbs (425 lbs wet).
The first-ever four-cylinder production Ducati, the Desmo RR boasted a heap of race-grade hardware. Brakes consisted of the same units used on Ducati’s MotoGP bikes (wet setup) with dual four-piston radial-mount monoblocs and floating 330mm discs. Ohlins supplied its 43mm gas-pressurized FG353P forks and PRXB mono-shock.
The bodywork, heel-guards, fenders, fairing bracket, and subframe are comprised of carbon fiber, while the exhaust heat-shield is made from a carbon-ceramic composite. Ducati’s MotoGP bike for the street also utilized a steel trellis frame derived from the brand’s premier class racer, and even the LCD display was plucked straight off the GP7. The whole thing rolls along on $20K Marchesini forged and machined magnesium wheels wrapped in special Bridgestone rubber developed exclusively for the D16RR. As one would expect on a motorcycle with a $70K+ sticker price, the fit and finish on the Desmo RR is absolutely exquisite. Each of the 1,500 units was built by hand by a special team and each example bares a numbered plaque.
This example is VIN: ZDM1ZDFW68B000635. The seller states “I purchased the bike from Motocorsa in Portland Oregon in October 2019. I traded four Ducati’s for it and a little cash. It’s my dream bike.”
This bike is #0635 of 1500.
The odometer shows 2,178 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, and we replaced the battery. The seller has provided a complete maintenance history for this bike:
Monroe Motors in 2009
– First service (oil, coolant, brake fluid)
– Replaced broken valve spring (8 total, left and right)
– New head gaskets
Arrived to MotoCorsa in 2013
– Standard service
MotoCorsa 2019 in preparation for the sale
– Used vehicle inspection
– Oil change
– Flush clutch and brakes
– Coolant flush
– Replace battery
– Fuel tank re-coat
– Tank drain plug tube replaced
– Breather pipe replaced
– Four fuel hoses replaced
– Starter motor O-ring replaced due to leak
– License plate bulb replaced
“I purchased the bike in late 2019.”
Iconic Motorbikes serviced the bike in October 2024
– Oil change
– Hydraulic system flush
– Coolant system flush
– New red Samco hose kit installed
– Clutch service
– New clutch discs
– Remove and replace old fuel
– New BST carbon wheels with new Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa Tires ($4,400)
– New Superlite RSX race sprocket
– New Shorai battery
– Post service ride showed no issues with bike
Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: OK
Engine Oil Level: OK
Engine Oil Quality: OK
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: OK
Coolant Quality: OK
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: DARK
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: DARK
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: DARK
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: DARK
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: DARK
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: DARK
Final Drive Condition: OK
Headlight High Beam: OK
Headlight Low Beam: OK
Passing Light: OK
Parking Light: OK
Turn Signals: OK
Tail Light: OK
Brake Light (Front Switch): OK
Brake Light (Rear Switch): OK
Plate Light: OK
Horn: OK
Kill Switch: OK
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 80%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 90%
Forks: OK
Shock/s: OK
Tire Date Code Front: 0124
Tire Date Code Rear: 0424
Tire % Remaining Front: 99%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 99%
Tire Press. Front: 36
Tire Press. Rear: 38
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.6
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.9
Running Condition: GOOD
Test Ride Completed: N/A
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Notes:
-Battery was dead, replaced under warranty.
Recommended:
-Hydro 3
Modifications:
Termignoni race exhaust and ECU.
BST carbon fiber wheels.
Red Samco hoses.
Rear spools.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa tires with date codes of 0124 and 0424.
The sale includes two keys, stock wheels with almost new stock tires (Tires installed in 2020 by Ducati Newport Beach,) and stock sprocket, stock bike cover, custom bike cover with image of bike on the sides (Thanks to Simon Ho.) Manuals, spare rear tail light, partial factory sticker kit, OEM carbon chain guard, and front and rear stands.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Valencia, California, this Ducati is offered on a clean California title with current registration that will cost $211 to renew through December 2026.
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