Rare Opportunity To Have A MotoGP Ducati Motorbike Once Drivered By Troy Bayliss

Ducati MotoGP, once driven by Troy Bayliss. (Doc. Bonhams)

JAKARTA - The British auction house, Bonhams, provides a rare opportunity for motorcycle racing enthusiasts to own a former factory Ducati MotoGP motorcycle that was once driven by Troy Bayliss in sales of the Stafford Autumn, this October.

As part of the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, sales taking place on October 14-15 will feature the 2003 Desmosedici GP3 model with a 990cc engine. This motorcycle is believed to be one of only 12 that still exist.

Drivered by Bayliss to reach sixth place in the MotoGP world championship that year, this motorcycle has undergone comprehensive engine and gearbox repairs and can still be driven to date. Those who are really interested in owning this motorcycle must be prepared to pay between 270,000 and 300,000 pounds or approximately IDR 5.1 billion to IDR 5.6 billion.

However, as reported by MCN, October 3, this motorcycle is not the only historic racing vehicle to be auctioned. There are more than 480 veteran, classic, and other antique motorcycles offered in this auction, making them one of Europe's largest collector motorcycle auctions.

One of the other highlights of this sale is Kork Ballington's own Kawasaki KR250, which was used to win the GP 250cc world championship in 1979. The estimated price for this motorcycle ranges from 80,000 to 100,000 pounds of around Rp. 1.5 billion to Rp. 1.9 billion.

In addition, there is also a rare 1971 Kawasaki H1RA 500cc racing motorcycle that Gregg Hansford once owned. Currently, this motorcycle is also owned by Ballington and is expected to be auctioned at a price of between 40,000 and 50,000 pounds, or around Rp. 757 million to Rp. 947 million.