In recent years, we have seen truly iconic and representative motorcycles auction, on and off the track. All of them are now joined by DUCATI GP19 DESMOSEDICI With which the Italian MotoGP pilot, Andrea Dovizioso, was proclaimed runner -up in the world in the 2019 season, just behind which it is, possibly, the best pilot in history: Marc Márquez.
It is truly exciting to think that one has the possibility of getting a “black leg” motorcycle that also battled to get a motorcyclism World Cup only a five years ago. We must keep in mind that this Ducati GP19 DESMOSEDICI treasures the largest available technological squad that at that time used Burgo Panigale’s firm on its competition motorcycles.
Having a Ducati GP19 desmmosedici has a price … high
On the other hand, like everything in this life, to be able to acquire a piece of history within the world of two wheels, it has a price. And indeed, as more than one will have already glimpsed, this can become high, very high. Specifically, and according to the assessment made by the experts of Iconic Auctioneers, in charge of auctioning this Ducati GP19 Desmmosedici, the final bid It could be around 700,000 pounds, something like 807,000 euros.
We assume that this price “escapes” most mortals who are currently reading this article. But we must take into account the type of motorcycle we are talking about, its competitive pedigree and especially the exclusivity that surrounds a collectible piece of these characteristics. Because you just have to take an eye on the main technical specifications that it incorporates to realize what we are talking about:
- V4 DOHC Motor Refrigerated by 1,000 cc with more than 250 hp of power and an estimated maximum speed of 350 km/h.
- OHLINS MotoGP suspensions with an inverted 48 mm fork on the front and rear mono -and rear monkey.
- Brembo 340 mm carbon discs with 4 piston tweezers on the front and a stainless steel rear with 2 piston clamp
As for the story that surrounds this Ducati GP19 Desmmosedici, sponsored by Philip Morris, for the 2019 season he wore his striking Mission Winnow logo, on the characteristic Ducati red color that decorates the brand’s competition motorcycles. This unit with which DVI competed at the time has an authenticity certificate signed by Paolo Ciabatti, sports director of Ducati Cors. Among its sports achievements are two victories in the Qatar and Austria GP, along with several podiums.
In the advertisement of the auction it is specified that this Ducati GP19 Desmmosedici is in a state “Totally original and in order of operation. Complete with its original factory electronics and factory start.” However, it will not be until Next November 7 When the auction of this competition icon begins. Until then we will cross our fingers so that the goddess of fortune rewards us with some large prize in any of the draws in which more than one deposit our economic hopes …
