For Sale: 2008 Ducati DESMOSEDICI D16RR
How can it be that we see another ultra-expensive, highly upgraded, very well cared for and low mile Desmosedici, and not start to salivate? Are we really so jaded by these mega-dollar machines that this becomes *just* another Ducati? Is it because these are not as exclusive (in numbers, not dollars) as was originally promised? Do the reliabilty and servicing issues related to a Moto GP bike for the street color our judgement? Are there just too darn many of these playthings for the idle rich laying around to really get our blood pumping?
Whatever the reason, I really don’t care. I still want one of these – if only for the sound of that D16 motor at full song. Because deep down, I think we lost our fanatical way along the yellow-brick lined speedway and got exactly what we wanted – a Ducati Moto GP bike for the street. The real problem was that mere mortals couldn’t afford it. And when Ducati realized they had a real sales winner on their hands (at $72k+ a pop, MSRP, thank you very much), they went with it. Fast forward to today and we now find it easy to loft grenades of criticism on these amazing bikes and the owners who threw piles of money at them. Sour grapes, say I. Just like the housing bubble, we experienced a biking bubble – and I think now is a great time to buy.
From the seller:
DUCATI DESMOSEDICI RR 16 . # 901 OUT OF 1500 . BIKES COMES WITH BRAND NEW ENGINE ( 0 MILES ) , DEFECTED ORIGINAL ENGINE WAS REPLACED UNDER 3 YEARS WARRANTY.
BIKE COMES WITH OVER $ 16 000 WORTH OF PERFORMANCE UPGRADES
– MOTO GP TITANIUM RACING EXHAUST ( $ 10 000 )
– BREMBO RCS 19 MASTER CYLINDER SYSTEM
– BREMBO NICKEL PLATED MOTO GP CALIPERS FRONT AND REAR
– STM ,, RACING EVOLUZIONE ,, 12T SLIPPER CLUTCH
– ALPHA SPEED CARBON MIRRORS
– HID LIGHTS
– CUSTOM MADE REAR LCENCE PLATE FRAME WITH LED LIGHT
– DUCATI PERFORMANCE DOUBLE BUBBLE WINDSHIELD
– THE BIKE HAS MOTO GP 2009 CASEY STONER EDITION GRAPHIC / DECAL CREATED AND PROFESSIONALLY INSTALLED AND CLEAR COTTED BY ,, MSF DESIGN ,, COMPANY
– BIKE COMES WTH BAXLEY SPORT CHOK AND ,, CYCLE SHELTER,, – PLASTIC PLATFORM WITH SEALED TENT COVER
– BIKE COMES WITH ALL ORIGINAL STOCK PARTS INC. 2 EXHAUST SYSTEM , BODY PANELS , SLIPPER CLUTCH , CALIPERS , MIRRORS, BOOKS, ETC… WITH EVERY SINGLE BOLT OR SCREW
– I HAVE ALL RECEIPTS FOR PARTS , INSTALLATION, LABOR ….ETC…
– 3M PAINT PROTECTION CLEAR BRA IS APPLIED OVER THE BELLY PANEL
– STILL UNDER WARANTY UNTILL FEB. 2012
– ABSOLUTELY IMMACULATE SHOWROOM CONDITION…. TRULY UNIQE
OK – maybe you aren’t Casey Stoner. But today you can *look* like him for a lot less than before. Here is a gorgeous D16RR in Stoner livery, plenty of high-dollar mods, zero mile engine AND factory warranty for LESS than a brand new Desmosedici would originally cost you. Sure, the cagers that you go screaming past will never know what it is you are on, but you will get some pretty serious respect from the folks at your favorite riding hangout.
This auction is current right now, with an opening bid of $55k. Sure, that kind of scratch is a far bigger pile of cash than many other bikes, but none have made quite the splash that the Desmosedici did upon release. And this particular bike with graphics and upgrades is pretty fairly priced in the market. To see more pictures and to get more information on this beauty, . Tell ’em you saw it on RSBFS – if you’re not too jaded, that is.
MI
Shame about the Stoner rep paint job, otherwise sounds like a smashing deal. Not that I have that kind of money anyway….
Well written Mike and I have to agree with Phil about the paint job; why make a thoroughbred look like a show pony?
Gotta say I love this site and CSBFS, New to reading your blogs. But why no link to the actual sale? Maybe I am retarded but I don’t see them.
+1 Phil and Djani – I have mixed feelings about the paint, but it does make the bike stand out (which some people who spend $72k+ might want).
Northwood: The links are there, but if you are surfing at work or some other location with internet controls in place, the link may not show up. Glad you like our sites!
@Northwood it’s usually because you have some kind of ad blocking software turned on. Turn it off and refresh, and I’ll bet they reappear. Thanks for reading, -dc
Don’t know about you, but I like the bikes I buy to be 100% STOCK. No boy-racer, anodized oil caps, double-bubble wind screen, etc. The paint MUST BE STOCK. The motor MUST BE THE ONE THAT CAME WITH THE BIKE. You had be a replaced motor. To me, this is one step above a salvage bike.
What bikes come with replacement motors?
Clean Desmo’s are selling in the 40-45K range. A 55K starting point? My crystal ball says this guy’s gonna have this bike for a while.
I like to ride what I own and I can’t see riding one these around on a regular basis. Not to say that I would not like one in the barn but for my money give me an “R”. Also what’s up with the paint job. Makes it look like it’s trying too hard when it does not need to at all. Like Mike Tyson saying he could bite your ear off…duuhhhh!