CASEY STONER 2007 MOTOGP GP7 RACE BIKE BECOMES ONE OF THE MOST EXPENSIVE DUCATIS EVER SOLD AT AUCTION
2007 Ducati Desmosedici GP7 799cc sold for £402,500, making it one of the most expensive bikes ever sold at auction.
Two Ducati Moto GP bikes were sold to an international buyer at this weekend’s Silverstone Festival by Iconic Auctioneers – Lot 515, a 2003 Ducati Desmosedici GP3 989cc sold for £201,250 and lot 517, a 2007 Ducati Desmosedici GP7 799cc for £402,500, making it one of the most expensive motorcycle ever sold at auction.
How often does one see two racing motorcycles of this calibre come to auction at the same time? “Rarely, very rarely”, says Mark Bryan, Head of Motorcycles at Iconic Auctioneers.
These are known motorcycles, both were used during the 2003 and 2007 seasons respectively. Both motorbikes were running and have been maintained by experienced Ducati technicians and are fitted with more modern electronics for ease of use. The sale of these bikes presented a rare opportunity as very few manufacturers sell their race bikes post season.
Mark Bryan, Motorcycle Manager at Iconic Auctioneers, says: "We are more than delighted with the result of these two MotoGP bikes that sold today and how apt that they should sell at Silverstone, which is the home of the British MotoGP. They have been sold to an international buyer, which just goes to the show the global reach of our marketing.”
How often does one see two racing motorcycles of this calibre come to auction at the same time? “Rarely, very rarely”, says Mark Bryan, Head of Motorcycles at Iconic Auctioneers.
These are known motorcycles, both were used during the 2003 and 2007 seasons respectively. Both motorbikes were running and have been maintained by experienced Ducati technicians and are fitted with more modern electronics for ease of use. The sale of these bikes presented a rare opportunity as very few manufacturers sell their race bikes post season.
Mark Bryan, Motorcycle Manager at Iconic Auctioneers, says: "We are more than delighted with the result of these two MotoGP bikes that sold today and how apt that they should sell at Silverstone, which is the home of the British MotoGP. They have been sold to an international buyer, which just goes to the show the global reach of our marketing.”
2007 Ducati Desmosedici GP7 799cc sold for £402,500
Recently rebuilt by Ducati expert Dave Allenby, the 2007 MotoGP GP7 Desmosedici race bike had formed part of a private Collection for many years until being purchased by the vendor in 2020. The frame designation D16GP7 CS1 was built for the 2007 season. All the factory race bikes were fitted with tamper-proof metal stickers on the frame showing designation numbers. This original frame was used in the 2007 season and still has the Spanish MotoGP scrutineering sticker attached.
The GP7 bike featured a 799cc, 90° V4, desmodromic DOHC engine, with 4-valves per cylinder producing 220bhp-plus with Magneti Marelli electronic injection and ignition with EVO TCF throttle control. Weighing 148kg and capable of speeds in excess of 190mph. Featuring a tubular steel, trellis-style frame with a pressed aluminium swing arm with Ohlins front and rear fully adjustable suspension. Fitted with powerful Brembo four-piston calipers with 305mm carbon discs on the front and a Brembo single two-piston caliper on the rear with 220mm steel disc. Currently fitted with 17" rims but complete with its original 16.5" wheels.
The 2007 season saw Casey Stoner win the MotoGP Championship for the Marlboro Ducati factory team. He won the Riders Championship ahead of Dani Pedrosa and Valentino Rossi, with Ducati taking the constructor's title ahead of Honda and Yamaha. Ducati took five pole positions and 11 victories, with Stoner taking ten and Capirossi just one.
The GP7 bike featured a 799cc, 90° V4, desmodromic DOHC engine, with 4-valves per cylinder producing 220bhp-plus with Magneti Marelli electronic injection and ignition with EVO TCF throttle control. Weighing 148kg and capable of speeds in excess of 190mph. Featuring a tubular steel, trellis-style frame with a pressed aluminium swing arm with Ohlins front and rear fully adjustable suspension. Fitted with powerful Brembo four-piston calipers with 305mm carbon discs on the front and a Brembo single two-piston caliper on the rear with 220mm steel disc. Currently fitted with 17" rims but complete with its original 16.5" wheels.
The 2007 season saw Casey Stoner win the MotoGP Championship for the Marlboro Ducati factory team. He won the Riders Championship ahead of Dani Pedrosa and Valentino Rossi, with Ducati taking the constructor's title ahead of Honda and Yamaha. Ducati took five pole positions and 11 victories, with Stoner taking ten and Capirossi just one.
2003 Ducati Desmosedici GP3 989cc sold for £201,250
This Ducati 2003 MotoGP GP3 Desmosedici race bike which sold old for: £201,250 is one of the few examples built by Ducati Corsa for the 2003 season, a true piece of Ducati and MotoGP history.
In 2003 Ducati entered MotoGP for the first time with the brand new Desmosedici GP3.
The bike featured a 989cc, 90° V4 desmodromic DOHC engine, with four valves per cylinder producing 220bhp-plus @ 16,000rpm with Magneti Marelli injection and ignition. Weighing a mere 145kg it is capable of speeds in excess of 200mph.
Finished in the iconic Marlboro colours, this machine has the designation of LC1 and was used by Loris Capirossi during the 2003 season. Loris finished fourth in the MotoGP championship in 2003 with Ducati taking a second place in the manufacturer's standings behind Honda. During the 2003 season, Ducati took three pole positions, but their only win came at the Spanish Grand Prix at Catalunya, Loris Capirossi beating the Hondas of Valentino Rossi and Sete Gibernau.
This correct example Ducati GP3 has been maintained over the last few years and was presented in good running order. Fitted with a later Marelli ignition system with traction control, it presented as a very usable example, with spares readily available, unlike many other exotics and eligible for numerous classic events worldwide.
For anyone interested in selling with Iconic Auctioneers in a future event, they are now inviting entries for their next Motorcycle Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show on the 10th November. Please see www.iconicauctioneers.com or call +44 (0)1926 691 141 for more information.
All prices include Buyer’s premium.
For more information please contact
Mark Bryan
Motorcycle Manager
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Tel +44 (0) 7958 107974
In 2003 Ducati entered MotoGP for the first time with the brand new Desmosedici GP3.
The bike featured a 989cc, 90° V4 desmodromic DOHC engine, with four valves per cylinder producing 220bhp-plus @ 16,000rpm with Magneti Marelli injection and ignition. Weighing a mere 145kg it is capable of speeds in excess of 200mph.
Finished in the iconic Marlboro colours, this machine has the designation of LC1 and was used by Loris Capirossi during the 2003 season. Loris finished fourth in the MotoGP championship in 2003 with Ducati taking a second place in the manufacturer's standings behind Honda. During the 2003 season, Ducati took three pole positions, but their only win came at the Spanish Grand Prix at Catalunya, Loris Capirossi beating the Hondas of Valentino Rossi and Sete Gibernau.
This correct example Ducati GP3 has been maintained over the last few years and was presented in good running order. Fitted with a later Marelli ignition system with traction control, it presented as a very usable example, with spares readily available, unlike many other exotics and eligible for numerous classic events worldwide.
For anyone interested in selling with Iconic Auctioneers in a future event, they are now inviting entries for their next Motorcycle Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show on the 10th November. Please see www.iconicauctioneers.com or call +44 (0)1926 691 141 for more information.
All prices include Buyer’s premium.
For more information please contact
Mark Bryan
Motorcycle Manager
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Tel +44 (0) 7958 107974
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