Description
This motorcycle is Lot 334 to be auctioned by Bonhams at The Autumn Stafford Sale (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show) on 12 & 13 October, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Auction Timings:
Lots 1 - 176 are to be sold from 11:00 on Saturday 12th October 2024.
Lots 201 - 429 are to be sold from 11:00 on Saturday 13th October 2024.
Public Viewing:
Available 12th & 13th October 2024 from 09:00 until 17:00, at The Stafford County Showground (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show).
Lot 334
Property of a deceased's estate
2009 Ducati 990cc Desmosedici RR 'Team Version'
Registration no. YJ58 XBP
Frame no. * ZDMD100AA8B001338*
Engine no. ZDM990FW4* 001467*
Limited edition Grand Prix replica
Number '1338' of only 1, 500 made
Only 2, 806 miles from new
It is surely every true enthusiast's dream to own a genuine Grand Prix motorcycle, though in reality one achievable by only a tiny handful of the most wealthy and well connected cognoscenti. Until the arrival of the Ducati Desmosedici RR, that is. OK, it did cost around £40, 000, but all you needed to do was re-mortgage the house... It helped if you already owned a Ducati 999R superbike, their owners being given priority by the factory when ordering. It could be argued that, being road legal, the Desmosedici RR was not quite the real deal, but that did not stop the 1, 500 machines planned selling like the proverbial 'hot cakes'.
At the Misano circuit in 2004, Ducati had astonished the motorcycling world by announcing that it intended to offer for public sale a low-volume, road-legal replica of its MotoGP racer. Two years later, in June 2006, Ducati unveiled the production version at the Mugello Grand Prix weekend. The Desmosedici RR was based on the 2006 Ducati GP6, raced that season by works riders Loris Capirossi, Sete Gibernau and, in a season-concluding one-off, Troy Bayliss, who secured his one and only Grand Prix victory in the last race of the 990cc era at Valencia.
Ducati cut remarkably few corners in creating its racer-on-the-road Grand Prix replica, which used basically the same 90-degree V4 engine as the GP6. As delivered, the Desmosedici RR came with a catalytic converter, was Euro 3 compliant, and had a maximum of 188bhp on tap, though when the supplied race pipe was fitted this climbed to 200bhp.
Number '1338' of the 1, 500 made, as recorded on the top-yoke plaque, this example formerly belonged to the current vendor's late sister, who purchased it new in 2009 from Ducati, Leeds. She used the Desmosedici sparingly over the years on special occasions and it was her pride and joy. She became ill in 2018 (which was the last time she rode it) and unfortunately passed away in 2020.
Displaying 2, 806 miles on the odometer at the time of cataloguing/ photography, the Desmosedici was recently serviced and ridden by Ducati, Alton as part of their post-service testing. It should be noted that there are some minor chips and paint loss in places; accordingly, prospective purchasers should study the images to satisfy themselves with regard to the machine's cosmetic condition. It should be noted that the locks and keys have been replaced as the originals were lost.
The machine comes complete with the original manufacturer's authentication certificate/ plate (numbered '1338') and all its original books including the owner's manuals, warranty/ service book, and various Ducati accessories and apparel brochures. Accompanying documents include a current V5C Registration Certificate and current MoT certificate (expires 07. 02. 2025). There are two keys present plus the 'code card'.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams Motorcycles website for all pertinent auction information.
