Historic Ducati race bikes auctioned for over $700,000 in England

Historic Ducati race bikes auctioned for over $700k in England
Historic Ducati race bikes auctioned for over $700k in England (Instagram / @iconicauctioneers)

Recently, two Ducati race bikes, the Desmosedici GP3 and GP7, were sold at auction during the Silverstone Festival in England, raising over $700k.

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The Desmosedici GP3, ridden by Loris Capirossi, was Ducati’s first four-stroke MotoGP bike and contributed to the brand’s victory in the competition in 2003. This bike was sold for about $263k.

Ducati Desmosedici GP3 (Instagram / @iconicauctioneers)
2003 Ducati Desmosedici GP3 (Instagram / @iconicauctioneers)

The second bike, a Desmosedici GP7 from 2007, was ridden by Casey Stoner and used in his first MotoGP world championship win. The bike, restored with original parts, was sold for around $526k.

2007 Ducati Desmosedici GP7 (Instagram / @iconicauctioneers)
2007 Ducati Desmosedici GP7 (Instagram / @iconicauctioneers)

Both bikes are recognized for their advanced technology, significant role, and historical value in MotoGP’s legacy. For brand enthusiasts, owning such models is like having a piece of Ducati’s racing heritage.

Source: RideApart | Photos: Instagram (@iconicauctioneers) | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.

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