Description
Click here for an CycleVIN 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. 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: ZDM1ZDFW58B000173. The seller acquired this example from us here at Iconic in December of 2021!
It is is #173 of 1500.
During his ownership, the seller has covered approximately 1,000 miles. The odometer shows 8,162 miles.
Maintenance:
Per the seller:
“Ohlins suspension refreshed by Ohlins USA – Spring 2022
Rear swingarm overhaul & regrease – Spring 2022
Oil changes Motul 300v – Fall 2021 (~7,000 miles) and Fall 2022 (~7,900 miles)
New OEM fuel filter – Spring 2022
New Yuasa battery – Spring 2022
New RK chain 7-24 Update: the seller meant to say “EK MVXZ2 chain” – Spring 2022
Valve adjustment – Spring 2021
Main timing gear update part installation – Fall 2021
Synchronized throttle bodies – Fall 2021
New spark plugs – Fall 2021
Main journal nuts checked and retorqued – Fall 2021
Coolant flush – Fall 2021
Oil sump hose recall performed”
Additionally, the seller states he has installed the OEM body panels, OEM front brake lever assembly, and OEM handgrips. He reports that he had the carbon fiber refinished in clear gloss.
Modifications:
Brembo calipers in nickel cadmium finish, upgraded brake lines, and radiator guard.
STM ball-type slipper clutch with titanium open cover for cooling (factory magnesium cover included).
Factory race exhaust & race ECU.
17″ OZ rear wheel conversion. Please note: The previous owner applied a Marchesini decal, as there were no comparable options available at the time.
EVR clutch slave cylinder.
Not pictured is a factory emissions canister delete (included with sale).
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Q4+ tires from 2018.
The sale includes two keys, a Ducati Data Analyzer, original owner’s manual, and OEM toolkit.
Extras:
This sale also includes a Ducati Desmosedici RR cover as well as the stock take-off parts.
Original 16″ rear wheel.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Great Falls, Virginia, this Ducati is offered on a clean Virginia title. Have any Desmosedici RR stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
