The Real Inside Story On The Desmosedici
Ducati never released very much information on the Desmosedici RR, but it didn't really have to; the $72,500 MotoGP replica basically sold itself. All 1500 units that were produced were already spoken for well before production even started. It was quite an audacious move to produce such a motorcycle, even from a company known for its penchant of building superbike homologation models.
Ducati's decision to produce the Desmosedici RR becomes even more daring when you discover its origins, its actual mechanical makeup, and the people behind its construction. Much of the incredibly intricate and interesting technical details and history probably would have been left undiscovered-but fortunately Chris Jonnum, editor of RoadracerX magazine, was commissioned by David Bull Publishing to delve into the bike and its background as the foundation for the upcoming hardcover book, "Ducati Desmosedici RR"
Jonnum-who speaks fluent Italian-spent numerous days interviewing over 40 people at the Ducati factory in Bologna, Italy, plus management at Ducati North America, as well as personnel at partner companies such as Marchesini, Brembo, Öhlins, etc. The book is a literal treasure trove of fascinating details, stories, and history behind the bike that were heretofore unknown beyond the walls of the Ducati factory, with revealing testimony from key figures behind the concept, design, prototype research and development, and production of what is surely one of the most impressive technological achievements in motorcycling.
The quality hardcover book will comprise 228 pages, with more than 350 photographs that reveal everything about the Desmosedici RR and the incredibly passionate and driven people responsible for building it. This book is not only a must for any of the lucky 1500 Desmosedici RR owners and any true Ducatisti, but also for any person-motorcycle enthusiast or not-who loves to read about how a relatively small factory that loves motorcycles and racing used spirit, innovation, and creativity to turn what many considered a pipe dream into a top-shelf performance reality.
The book's release is scheduled for August at the Red Bull Indianapolis GP, and a price had not been set a press time. Interested parties, however, should log onto www.bullpublishing.com for additional information, to place advance orders, and to be put on a notification list.