Be a GP hero: 2008 Ducati Desmosedici D16RR

With the US and world economies on the rebound, do super-expensive toys like the vaunted D16RR start rising in value? There seem to be some artificial price thresholds in the market, with $50k USD being one of the major ones. Desmosidicis generally fall above this line, and as a result become mere eye candy for many. However with the economy on the rebound will we see more of these super-expensive MotoGP replica bikes changing hands? I sure hope so, because too many of these have become museum, office and living room queens. Maybe new owners will actually ride these beasts. The desmo V4 sounds so good on the boil that it would be a shame to withhold that soundtrack from the streets.

2008 Ducati Desmosedici for sale on eBay

From the seller:
2008 Ducati DESMOSEDICI D16RR, an awesome bike based on the racing MotoGP bike prepared by the Ducati Racing Team. It is # 615 out of 1,500 produced and it comes with all of the original accessories (Manuals, CD, Keys, Cover, Bike Stand, Unopened OEM Decal Kit, etc.). I have all service records and receipts and all work has been performed by one licensed Ducati mechanic. The motorcycle has the full titanium racing exhaust system is similar to that found on the World Championship-winning Ducati GP7 factory included racing exhaust system. This exhaust system also came with yet another upgrade of the ECU and a new filter. The bike currently has 2,450 miles on it.

More information on the GP7 Exhaust – This is a custom Ducati “built-to-order” Ducati Racing exhaust including a Ducati Performance ECU and Ducati Performance Air Filter. The vertical cylinder exhaust pipes exit through the included special carbon tail section, which helps dissipate heat and further enhances its appearance. The horizontal cylinder exhaust pipes exit through the side of the included dedicated carbon belly pan. Combined with the use of the racing ECU and high performance air filter, this exhaust kit achieves a 5% power increase. Additionally, it is 50% lighter than the stock system. The exhaust produces the unmistakable thunderous rumble of the Ducati MotoGP-style exhaust system. All original exhaust equipment including the body work, ECUs and filters is included.

My guess is that GP7 titanium exhaust that is fitted costs about as much as many of the other bikes we post here on RSBFS. The question I have is whether or not that particular piece of kit adds any significant value to the bike. This D16RR is listed for a Buy It Now price of $53,500 – and the seller is willing to entertain offers. These were $70k+ machines in the showroom, and with fewer than 2,500 miles this one looks pretty close to new. Check it out here and let us know what you think.