Two Ducati Moto GP bikes were sold to an international buyer at this weekends 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 bikes and both would have been used during the 2003 and 2007 seasons respectively. Both bikes are running and have been maintained by experienced Ducati technicians and are fitted with more modern electronics for ease of use. It’s 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.”
Recently rebuilt 2007 MotoGP GP7 Desmosedici race bike sold for: £402,500. It formed part of a private Collection for many years until being purchased by our vendor in 2020. An incredible opportunity to own a piece of Ducati and MotoGP history.
The frame designation is D16GP7 CS1 and 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 early MotoGP bikes can be maintained and run without the need for factory support so can be used for track use and classic parades. Recently rebuilt by Ducati expert Dave Allenby and is presented in good running order with all Corsa parts purchased from Target Motorsport.
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 presented in good running order. Fitted with a later Marelli ignition system with traction control.
A very usable example with spares readily available, unlike many other exotics and eligible for numerous classic events worldwide
Anyone interested in selling with us at a future event, we are now inviting entries for our next Motorcycle Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show on the 10th December.”
For more information please contact
Mark Bryan
Motorcycle Manager
mark@iconicauctioneers.com
Tel +44 (0) 7958 107974
