Highlights

Coveted limited-edition homologation special, and number 101 of just 500 examples produced
Two keepers from new
Owned by the seller since 2016 when he lived in the US; bike purchased in Dallas, Texas, before being imported into the UK, where it was re-registered in 2019
Dry-stored and kept on a trickle charger
Occasionally shown at bike and car events
Timing belts last changed in 2018, and replacements are recommended if the bike is to be ridden regularly
Small crack in the front mudguard as shown in photos
Purchased from AMS Ducati in Dallas Texas
Part of a small collection of motorcycles and the owner is looking to replace the 1098R with another addition

The Appeal

Troy Bayliss is a celebrated Australian motorcycle racer, best known for securing three Superbike World Championship titles with Ducati in addition to competing in MotoGP. His achievements include no fewer than 52 World Superbike victories, placing him among the championship’s most successful riders alongside names such as Jonathan Rea, Álvaro Bautista and Carl Fogarty.

Bayliss lent his name to a special-edition version of the Ducati 1098R, of which just 500 examples were produced as a homologation special for the World Superbike Championship. Distinguished by its white-and-red racing livery featuring his iconic number ‘21’, the model also received red accents, carbon-fibre trim, and stylised Australian flag graphics.

The example offered here was purchased in Dallas, Texas, in 2016 during the current owner’s time in the United States before being imported into the UK in 2019. Still displaying just 1,979 miles from new and occasionally exhibited at motoring shows and events, it would make an exciting addition to any Ducati or superbike collection while remaining every bit as thrilling on the open road thanks to its spine-tingling exhaust note and involving handling.

Key Information

Mileage: 1,979 miles (indicated, warranted with MOT history)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 10 July 2026, clean pass
Technical specs: 1,198cc V-twin, six-speed transmission
Paperwork: Authenticity plaque in presentation box, owner’s manual, V5C registration document

The Detail

Homologation-special colour scheme with ‘Ducati Corse’, ‘1098R’ and ‘21’ decals
Black seat pad
Twin Termignoni exhausts
Brembo brakes
Öhlins shock absorbers and TTX rear suspension
Forged Marchesini wheels
Open clutch cover
Carbon tank protector
Purchased by the seller from AMS Ducati in Dallas, Texas, in 2016 having covered 1,640 miles at the hands of its original owner
Reportedly ridden sparingly and only in dry conditions
Imported into the UK in 2019 and subsequently re-registered on 18 August 2020
Dry-stored, kept connected to a trickle charger, and displayed at the occasional bike or car show
Reported by the seller to be in ‘showroom condition’ with all instruments and switchgear in working order
The timing belts were last replaced by Ducshop in Altanta, USA, in 2018 and are therefore due to be replaced if the bike is to be ridden regularly
Supplied with the original Ducati Troy Bayliss cover and plaque of authenticity

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