Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 2008 Ducati Desmosedici RR. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
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. 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: ZDM1ZDFW38B000057.
The odometer shows 2,758 miles.
Maintenance:
Per the seller, “The bike has fresh rubber and is ready to go.”
He notes that it has clear coolant.
The Ducati dealer system shows that there have been three recall services done, all were performed on November 10th, 2011 by Ducati Newport Beach:
1. Subframe screws
2. Frame Abras. Proof Prot.D16RR08
3. S.B 764 Ties and Tank Drain/Breather Hoses
One recall is still open:
Modifications:
RSD decals.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Bridgestone Battlax BT01 tires from 2012.
The sale includes two keys and rear stand.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Signal Hill, California, this Ducati is offered on a clean California title with registration that expired March 2016.
Per the CA DMV, it would cost $1,129 to make registration current through November 2024.
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