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, if not 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 aluminium crankcases and cylinder heads. The RR was good for close to 200hp and 85ft-Ibs of torque. Top speed was an equally impressive 190 mph thanks to a dry weight of only 171kg.

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 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 fibre, while the exhaust's heatshield 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 Marchesini forged and machined magnesium wheels wrapped in special Bridgestone rubber developed exclusively for the D16RR.

The example we are thrilled to offer for sale is number 882 of the 1,500 produced. It is a Team Version RR currently wearing the livery of Casey Stoner’s 2007 championship winning GP7 bike on which he beat Dani Pedrosa and Valentino Rossi to the title. The bike has covered a mere 98 miles from new and as such presents in exceptional condition.
The fit and finish on the Desmo RR is exquisite, each of the 1,500 units was built by hand by a special team and each example bares a numbered plaque. Today, the Desmosedici RR is one of the motorcycles most highly sought by enthusiasts and this delivery mileage example would make a wonderful addition to any collection. Contact us now for more information or to arrange a viewing.