Looking at specialized motorcycle auction sites has its risks. For example, you might find yourself looking for several motorcycles for sale. Ducati Desmosedici GP3 and GP7the same ones that were piloted by the very same Loris Capirossi and Casey Stoner in the 2003 and 2007 seasons, with what this entails for a petrolhead inveterate. We don’t even talk about it when one is aware of the astronomical figures that will be paid for them next August 25th.
It will be within the event “Silverstone Festival 2024”by Iconic Auctioneers. We are talking about the same Desmosedici GP3 and GP7 that were attempted to be sold at another event promoted by the famous British auction house, specifically the “Shuttleworth Spring Motorcycle Sale 2024”. Then there was no luck, since the minimum reserve amount established was not reached.
Ducati Desmosedici GP3 and GP7: Living history of the Italian brand
We already told you about this Desmosedici GP3 a little while before the event mentioned above. We told you about this incredible model that looked great alongside other iconic cars such as an ultra-exclusive Aston Martin Brough Superior AMB 001 Pro, as well as the GP7 of the Australian star.
The 2003 Ducati Desmosedici GP3, which is claimed to be in full working order, is the same one on which Capirossi achieved an impressive third place in the race at Suzuka and third place overall for the season, after the epic performance in Catalonia. It is equipped with a 989 cc DOHC Desmodromic V4 90° engine with four valves per cylinder that produces more than 220 hp at 16,000 rpm with Magneti Marelli injection and ignition.
Equipped with Ohlins suspension and Brembo brakes, this exclusive Desmosedici GP3 weighs just 145 kilograms. All of this allows it to catapult itself to over 320 km/h. A true MotoGP bike that, as explained in the description of the advertisement itself, “can be maintained and used without factory assistance, so they can be used for track use and classic parades.”
On the other hand, we have the iconic GP7 with which Casey Stoner managed to knock down the Honda-Repsol compendium in the 2007 season. The Italian rider won the Drivers’ Championship ahead of Dani Pedrosa and Valentino Rossi, while the brand took the constructors’ title ahead of Honda and Yamaha.
The Desmosedici GP7 is powered by a 799 cc DOHC 90° Desmodromic V4 engine, with 4 valves per cylinder that produced more than 220 hp with Magneti Marelli electronic injection and EVO TCF throttle control ignition. Weighing 148 kg, it is capable of reaching speeds over 300 km/h.
Now you are Ducati Desmosedici GP3 and GP7 They can be yours for a few Estimated prices of approximately 225,000 and 460,000 eurosIf you dare to try it, you just have to access the official auction link and wait for the event to begin.
If you succeed, please let us know. You will become our idols for the rest of our days… Good luck!
