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: ZDM1ZDFW88B000118. The seller purchased the bike four years ago from Motorcycle Center Ducati in Chicago, Illinois, and states, “The ultimate Desmo, in my humble opinion. Not many people ride these bikes, but if you do, you will need to make a plethora of upgrades to make this bike user-friendly and functional for a high level rider. But also to make it perform at a level that it was not out of the factory. Proper suspension tuning and geometry is must, and not many Desmos have what they need to work. This means what would seem an abnormally soft rear spring and revalving of the shock, along with regular service of the pressurized forks, which will not work if not serviced. A quickshifter is just a necessity and something this bike should not have been offered without. The stock slipper clutch is useless, it’s just a line-item on the sale sheet, so the EVR slipper has transformed the bike on corner entry and braking. The 17″ rear with modern rubber, in my case the 200/60-17 rear that can be fitted if matched with the correct driveline and sprockets and rear fender gap mod. The stock seat has zero grip. This seat was sent to Raceseats in Italy to be redone with a material that looks like stock but has far better grip. Similarly the tank grip pads, removable of course, but any rider at a decent level will need this set up. The rest are nice to have and not must haves, like the rear caliper that just looks like it should belong on this bike, the tasteful carbon accents, with matching weaves, for the dash, ignition, rear brake master.”
It is number 118 of 1,500.
During his ownership the seller has covered approximately 2,000 miles. The odometer shows 4,287 miles.
Maintenance:
Per the seller, “All maintenance is up to date, been performed initially by Erik at Ducati Newport and most recently Marc at ProItalia. Shell Advance motor oil, Motul 660 hydraulic fluids.”
Modifications:
The seller has provided the following list of modifications on this bike:
Factory 17″ Marchesini forged rear wheel upgrade. Chain and sprocket kit upgrade – Custom Sitta Italy rear sprocket.
HealTech quickshifter.
EVR Slipper clutch and NCR DRC Titanium open clutch cover (1-of-10)
Samco hose kit. Relocated regulator.
Ohlins fork and shock service and upgrade. Serviced in July 2024.
Brembo rear caliper upgrade.
Carbon weave-matching rear master cylinder cover.
R&G Fork protectors.
Seat upgrade re-covered by Raceseats in Italy.
Carbon fiber tail cowl.
Custom weave-matching carbon dash cover.
3M PPF wrap on front fairing, windscreen, leading edge side fairings, full front fender, full rear fender, full bellypan, full tail and side covers, headlights.
Not shown: Brembo front and rear pad upgrade Z04.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tires with date codes of 2720 and 0222.
The sale includes:
– Two keys.
– Factory OEM rear 16” wheel with original Bridgestone tire.
– Original Bridgestone front tire.
– Brand new BST carbon wheels in box, with ceramic bearings, August, 2024 production.
– Full OEM exhaust system (bike currently has the optional factory exhaust mounted).
– Factory ECU for stock exhaust, OEM shift knuckle for standard shift (bike is currently in GP shift).
– Factory option carbon front race fairing with carbon intake and mounting kit.
– Factory OEM clutch.
– Toolkit.
– OEM rear spring.
– OEM Brembo brake pads front & rear.
– OEM front & rear sprockets.
– OEM magnesium clutch cover.
– ValterMoto front stand with spare wheels.
– Factory Desmosedici cover with original bag.
– Factory OEM decal kit with Ducati applicator, un-opened.
– New OEM sound deadening and protective padding kit.
– Ducati Factory trickle charger with US outlet adapter.
– Chain for 190 tire (bike is currently on a custom driveline kit needed for a 200/60 series tire).
– Owner’s manuals.
– Data analyzer.
– Ownership history and maintenance records.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“Small scrape from the rear stand on the right side of the swingarm.”
“Some wrinkling of PPF 3M wrap on bellypan due to exhaust heat.”
Not shown: “Touch up on left-side fairing where GP shifter impacted the area. About 2-3cm x 5mm. Done with professionally mixed white color base and red top layer, not visible.”
Currently located in Los Angeles, California, this Ducati is offered on a clean California title with registration current through January 2025.
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