D16/ Superleggera

Hiya,

I have a friend in Ireland who- after a horrible time this year wherein everything that could go wrong did go wrong or died- is looking for either a Desmosedici or a Superleggera (mark 2) to stare at while he recovers, then hopefully ride when recovered.

Other than ebay, does anyone know where he might find one for sale privately or at least not at Sheffield prices, please? I’d like to be able to help him find one if I can.

Also, I note that Ducati Werx are selling un-numbered mk2 SLs. I’m guessing this is still a thing worth having, but not necessarily a thing that will weather as well in terms of value. Does this mean they’ll lose money, or just mean they’ll be harder to sell?

I’d appreciate any pointers you can give please, folks. Thanks in advance.

 

That’s teally interesting. I’d never realised they were the ones from shows.

So, for example, the xxx mark 2 SL for sale by ‘Werx on eBay- is that one to avoid on the grounds that it’s a show bike, and therefore namely not part of the official ‘limited run’?

 

Ex- not sure I understand. Sorry dude. Are you saying they won’t be worth more? I’m not good with smileys.

 

That’s fascinating. I wish I knew how you lot knew all this stuff!

How long is the long run on things like this? My instinct says they’re less expensive than the numbered bikes for a reason (whilst still of course remaining insanely expensive) and I’m famous for heralding the end of trends by simply buying something. Likewise, just after I sell, the price goes back up.

What people don’t appreciate is that this takes more skill, if anything. Anyone can be rich. It takes real effort to stay routinely broke.

 

Thanks Ex, that’s really interesting. I’m grateful to you for explaining it to me.

If anyone knows of a D16 or SL2 for sale, please do let me know. I’d love to help my friend if I can.

 

Thanks Ex. I’ll give them a call Monday.

 

I said that too, as I could not have loved mine more, but I think he’s slightly keener on an SL because I haven’t had one. I think I sort of understand that.

What I don’t understand is him preferring the exhausts. Though admittedly they have grown on me.

 

My raging tinnitus from two years of D16 ownership agrees with you.