Description
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Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 2008 Ducati Desmosedici. 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: ZDM1ZDFW48B000309, Engine #: ZDF8000416. The seller believes he is the third owner.
It is #0309/1500.
The odometer shows 2,788 miles.
Maintenance:
Per Ducati, the bike has two outstanding recalls that have yet to be performed:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us change the oil and oil filter, flush the brake fluid, change the coolant, and service the chain.
We also gave the bike a light detailing and installed new Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa V3 tires with date codes of 4422 and 1423.
Our service department notes the following in their condition report:
Gas Tank Condition: Ok
Tire Years – Front: 3318; Rear: 3219
Tire Life – Front/Rear: 75%
Tire Pressure – Front: 34PSI; Rear: 36%
Brake Life – Front/Rear: 85%
Suspension Leaks – Front/Rear: None
Hydraulic Fluid – Front/Rear/Clutch: New
Drive Chain Condition: Ok, cleaned
Engine Oil – Level: Ok; Quality: New
Coolant – Level: Ok; Quality: New
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: Ok
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Rear signals missing
due to race exhaust
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Killswitch: Ok
Horn: Ok
Battery: 12.7V
Test Ride: 2 Miles, unit operates as intended. Good bike, runs well.
Modifications:
Termignoni GP7 exhaust with corresponding tail and belly pan.
17″ BST carbon fiber wheels.
Carbon fiber rotors.
PPF protection.
Inside of the tank:
The sale also includes a tremendous amount of OEM and aftermarket spares:
– Ducati Data Analyzer
– stock ECU
– Desmosedici decal kit
– OEM rear stand
– set of 16.5″ BST carbon fiber wheels (Iconic offers new Pirelli 16.5″ slicks if needed)
– set of stock Marchesini wheels
– stock tail
– stock belly pan
– stock exhaust
– a selection of other spares and fasteners.
The sale also includes two keys, the original key code card, and the factory tool kit.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please note that many of these blemishes fall on top of the PPF protection. Here is a selection:
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Ducati is offered on a clean Florida title. Have any Desmosedici stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
