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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.
This example is VIN: ZDM1ZDFW18B000963. The seller purchased the bike through Ducati of Seattle in May 2018. He is the third owner.
It is # 0963/1500.
During his ownership the seller has covered approximately 2,500 miles. The odometer shows 4,772 miles.
Here is a quick ride-by video of the seller on this Desmosedici:
Maintenance:
The seller states, “I have had it serviced two times since owning it, once when I bought a new 17” rear wheel and tires, and got an oil change. Then again very recently (Feb 2024) at The Motor Cafe where I got it ready to ride and sell for the new owner.”
Modifications:
GP7 exhaust.
Marchesini 17” forged magnesium rear wheel.
Tank pad, quick-turn gas cap.
Ducati Seattle sticker. Please note: It has been applied over the clear coat and can be removed.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Rosso III tires with date codes of 4816 and 0319. The seller states that the tires have “less than 500 miles on them.”
The sale includes two keys, the owner’s manual and spares catalogue, a spare belly pan and tail (the seller notes that the tail is from a Rosso model as the previous owner liked the styling), the original rear wheel, the stock exhaust, the pictured rear stand, the stock ECU, the stock gas cap, and other take-off parts.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“Couple of rock chips at the bottom of the belly pan.”
Currently located in San Francisco, California, this Ducati is offered on a clean Washington title.
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