2008 Ducati Desmosedici RR #0417

Description

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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: ZDM1ZDFW78B000417. The seller acquired the bike from a private party 18 months ago; he is the third owner.

It is #0417/1500. The seller notes that it “was built after the initial batch with valve spring issues.”

During his ownership, the seller has covered approximately five miles. The odometer shows 2,736 miles.

Maintenance:
The seller reports that he recently had Ducati Newport Beach replace all of the fluids and install new Bridgestone Battlax BT10 tires with date codes of 3318 and 3619. Since the service, he has not ridden the bike.

Modifications:
Race exhaust and ECU.

Smoked windscreen.

Low profile license plate mount.

Inside of the tank:

The sale includes two keys and the original key card.

The sale also includes a factory cover, a rear stand, the original owner’s manuals, service records, the original windscreen and license plate mount, as well as the street exhaust and factory carbon rear hugger.

Cosmetic Blemishes:
The seller states that there are no cosmetic blemishes of note.

Currently located  in San Clemente, California, this Ducati is offered on a clean Montana title. Have any Desmosedici stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!