This limited-production Ducati was created as a road-legal interpretation of the company’s MotoGP project and is widely regarded as Ducati’s first true MotoGP replica for the street. Its development was tied closely to the Desmosedici GP6 racing program, using the visual language and much of the technical ambition of Ducati’s Grand Prix machine rather than following the company’s conventional superbike formula.
The nameplate was announced in the mid-2000s and production began in 2006, with the model built in a strictly limited run of 1,500 motorcycles. Ducati positioned it as an extreme, highly exclusive flagship aimed at enthusiasts who wanted a direct connection to the factory’s racing experience. That rarity, combined with its close relationship to the MotoGP bike that had established Ducati as a serious force in premier-class racing, made it an instant collector’s piece.
Although its production window was short, the model became culturally significant because it translated a full-factory racing identity into a road machine with minimal compromise. It also marked an important moment in Ducati history: a period when the brand was leveraging its MotoGP program not just for competition, but as a source of halo products that reinforced its performance image. After production ended in 2007, the model remained one of the most sought-after modern Ducatis among collectors and racing enthusiasts.