Ducati Desmosedici Rr Review

Used Buyer Review

Let's be brutally honest: the Desmosedici RR is one of the most insane production motorcycles ever bolted together, and buying one used is either the best or worst decision you'll ever make. This is a street-legal MotoGP replica producing around 200hp from a 989cc Desmosedici engine, and it absolutely delivers that promise. The sound alone will rewire your brain permanently. First ride and you'll understand exactly why 1,500 people handed Ducati $72,000 back in 2007. Here's the reality of used ownership though: parts are unobtainium expensive, servicing requires specialist knowledge, and desmo valve clearances need checking religiously. Most examples you'll find have been babied by collectors with sub-500 miles, which sounds great until you realize cold-start reliability and seized components become genuine concerns. Budget $5,000-8,000 annually for maintenance regardless of mileage. Collector value is legitimate and rising steadily, but don't fool yourself into thinking this is a riding bike for regular track days. It's temperamental, uncomfortable beyond 30 minutes, and utterly unforgiving. Buy it with your heart, maintain it obsessively, and never apologize for it.