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. 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.
Manufactured May 2008, this example is VIN: ZDM1ZDFW08B000615, Engine #: ZDF8000737. Adam originally acquired this Desmosedici to turn it into his personal Sunday rider. Having since fallen for his Aprilia RSV4, he’s decided to let this totally one-off Ducati go to a new home!
It is #615/1500.
The odometer shows 3,082 miles.
Maintenance:
If you’d like to hear Adam go through this Desmosedici, check out the Shop Walk clip below!
When the bike first came to Iconic, we diagnosed a misfire and replaced the fouled spark plugs.
Additionally, we replaced the coolant, flushed the brake fluid, replaced the rear sprocket, installed a quick shifter, and installed a set of 17″ BST carbon fiber wheels with new Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa tires.
Our service department noted the following in their condition report:
Tire Year Front/ Rear: 4822/4223
Tire % Front/ Rear:NEW/NEW
Tire Press Front/ Rear:34/36
Brake % Front/ Rear :80/80
Hydraulic: NEW
Oil:OK 300V
Coolant: NEW
Low Beam:OK
High Beam:OK
Turn:OK
Tail Light:OK
Brake Light:OK
Plate Light:OK
Kill:OK
Horn:OK
Battery:12.2/13.4CHG
Notes:
• RUNS GOOD, ADAM RODE TO ROCK STORE
Modifications:
Adam wanted to do a different take on the traditional Desmosedici livery, so he had Brian of B.K.M. Creations paint the upper, the side fairings, the seat post, the tail, the belly pan, and the tank in Rosso Red with black stripes and logos.
BST 17″ carbon fiber wheels.
GP7 exhaust.
Quickshifter.
Rider decal.
Battery tender lead.
Inside of the tank:
The sale includes one key.
The sale also includes the original owner’s manual and booklets, a Ducati Data Analyzer, a factory cover, a Ducati Corse hat, the stock tail, the stock exhaust, and the pictured rear stand.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. 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 Oregon title. Have any Desmosedici stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
