2008 Ducati Desmosedici RR for sale

565,000 United Arab Emirates Dirham

AED

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Mileage 100 km
  • Power 200 hp
  • Gearbox Cassette-type six-speed
  • First registration 2008

Overview about this 2008 Ducati Desmosedici RR for sale

The Desmosedici RR is the closest thing to a MotoGP bike Ducati has ever sold: a 989 cc desmodromic L4 derived from the GP6 racer, a hybrid steel trellis frame with a carbon seat support, carbon bodywork and a vertical-exit exhaust. Ducati built it in a limited series in 2007 and 2008.

The dealer's sheet reads like a data page: 200 hp at 13,800 rpm, 11.8 kgm at 10,500 rpm, a Magneti Marelli ECU, a hydraulically actuated dry slipper clutch, a cassette-type six-speed gearbox, Öhlins FG353 43 mm pressurised forks with TiN coating, an Öhlins rear shock with remote preload, forged magnesium Marchesini wheels, twin 330 mm Brembo radial monobloc calipers, a 1,430 mm wheelbase and 171 kg dry.

The bike is red and white, shows 100 km, and is in European specification.

This 2008 Ducati Desmosedici RR is a used car showing 100 km. It is powered by a 989cc L4 engine rated at 200 hp. It is equipped with a hydraulically actuated dry slipper clutch transmission. The car is finished in Red and White.

Equipment includes 989cc L4 Desmodromic 16-valve engine, 200 hp @ 13,800 rpm, 11.8 kgm torque @ 10,500 rpm, Magneti Marelli ECU and fuel injection, Dry slipper clutch (hydraulic actuation), Cassette-type 6-speed gearbox, Top speed: 302 km/h (187 mph), Hybrid steel trellis frame with carbon fiber seat support, Öhlins rear shock with full adjustability and remote preload, Marchesini forged magnesium wheels (7-spoke), Front: Dual 330 mm Brembo radial Monobloc calipers, Rear: Single 240 mm disc, 2-piston caliper, Front: Bridgestone 120/70 R17, Rear: Bridgestone 200/55 R16.

The asking price is AED 565,000. The car is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Technical Information

Vehicle

Body
Superbike with carbon fibre bodywork and a vertical-exit exhaust
Production
Limited series built in 2007 and 2008
Reference data
Model specification published by the manufacturer, shown alongside the dealer's own figures for this car

This unit

Condition
Used
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Powertrain

Engine
989cc L4
Displacement
989 cm3
Max power
200 hp
Max torque
116 Nm at 10,500 rpm
Gearbox
Cassette-type six-speed
Transmission
Hydraulically actuated dry slipper clutch

Performance

Top speed
302 km/h
Weight
171 kg dry

Chassis & equipment

Chassis
Hybrid steel trellis frame with a carbon fibre seat support
Brakes
Twin 330 mm Brembo radial monobloc calipers front, single 240 mm disc rear
Suspension
Öhlins FG353 43 mm pressurised forks with TiN coating, Öhlins rear shock with remote preload
Wheels
Forged magnesium Marchesini, seven-spoke
Front tyres
Bridgestone 120/70 R17
Rear tyres
Bridgestone 200/55 R16

Dimensions

Wheelbase
1,430 mm

Further details

Body style
Superbike
Condition quoted by the dealer
New
Exterior colour group
Red
Exterior colour
Red and White
Regional specification
European
Mileage quoted by the dealer
100 km

Equipment

Equipment 22

  • 989cc L4 Desmodromic 16-valve engine
  • 200 hp @ 13,800 rpm
  • 11.8 kgm torque @ 10,500 rpm
  • Magneti Marelli ECU and fuel injection
  • Dry slipper clutch (hydraulic actuation)
  • Cassette-type 6-speed gearbox
  • Top speed: 302 km/h (187 mph)
  • Hybrid steel trellis frame with carbon fiber seat support
  • Öhlins FG353 43 mm fully adjustable forks (pressurized with TiN coating)
  • Öhlins rear shock with full adjustability and remote preload
  • Marchesini forged magnesium wheels (7-spoke)
  • Front: Dual 330 mm Brembo radial Monobloc calipers
  • Rear: Single 240 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
  • Front: Bridgestone 120/70 R17
  • Rear: Bridgestone 200/55 R16
  • Wheelbase: 1,430 mm
  • Seat height: 830 mm
  • Dry weight: 171 kg
  • Fuel capacity: 15 liters
  • Carbon fiber bodywork
  • Vertical-exit exhaust system
  • Limited to 1,500 units globally

Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.

FAQ

This Ducati Desmosedici RR in the European market

How this car sits against the other Ducati Desmosedici RR advertised in Europe on 2026, and what to settle before a cross-border purchase.

Is this Ducati priced above or below the European market?

At AED 565,000, about €133,245, it sits above the median of €47,227 for the 8 Ducati advertised in Europe in 2026. 100% of them are advertised for less. Asking prices are not transaction prices, and specification differences explain much of the spread. See the listings

Can this Ducati be bought in the United Arab Emirates and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The dealer has not stated whether the price is quoted gross, net of VAT for export, or under the margin scheme. Cross-border purchase is normal for this kind of car, but the documentation, the certificate of conformity, transport and the registration rules of the destination country all have to be settled with the selling dealer first.

How much did this Ducati Desmosedici RR cost new?

The manufacturer's base list price was €63,000 in United States, excluding options. This car is advertised at AED 565,000, 112% above that figure. A list price is the launch price of the version without options, so a heavily specified car left the factory above it, and it says nothing about what the car is worth today.

How does the mileage of this Ducati compare?

100 km recorded, against a median of 50 km across the Ducati advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the higher-mileage cars currently listed. Service history and previous owners are not published on LUSSO and should be confirmed with the selling dealer.

Which other Ducati are priced closest to this one?

a car in Germany at €79,000, and a car in Germany at €75,000. Observed in 2026. Comparing them means putting model year, mileage, factory options and the VAT basis side by side before the price itself. See the listings

Who is selling this Ducati Desmosedici RR, and how does a purchase work?

Alain Class Motors, a professional dealer in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.

Can this Ducati Desmosedici RR be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history: LUSSO does not publish these and cannot confirm them.

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