“Offered for sale is an exceptionally rare Ducati Panigale V4 Bautista 2023 World Champion Replica, number 002 of just 219 produced worldwide.
This model forms part of Ducati’s limited-production ‘2023 Racing & World Champion Replica’ series, created to celebrate Ducati’s championship-winning 2023 season across MotoGP and WorldSBK.
The Bautista edition specifically commemorates two-time World Superbike Champion Álvaro Bautista and his title-winning Aruba.it Ducati Panigale V4 R race machine.
This example is presented in near-delivery condition with approximately 10 miles recorded, retaining its numbered billet top yoke and replica race livery. The bike was first registered in the United Kingdom on 29th June 2024.
Serial number 002 places this example among the earliest produced units of the entire limited run.
Historical Context
The Bautista Replica was introduced by Ducati in December 2023 as part of a five-model commemorative series celebrating Ducati’s dominant 2023 racing season. These models replicate the race liveries of Ducati riders who achieved major championship success that year. The Bautista version reflects the livery of the Aruba.it Ducati WorldSBK machine ridden by Bautista during the 2023 season.
Production numbers were deliberately limited, with 219 units built, referencing Bautista’s race number 19.
Other bikes in the commemorative series include replicas honouring:
Engine and Performance
The Bautista Replica is based on the Panigale V4 S platform.
Engine: 1103 cc Desmosedici Stradale V4
Power output: 215.5 hp (158.5 kW) @ 13,000 rpm
Torque: 123.6 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
Dry weight: 172 kg
Wheelbase: 1,469 mm
Seat height: 850 mm
Fuel tank capacity: 17 litres
These specifications place the model among the most powerful production superbikes produced by Ducati.
Limited Edition Equipment
In addition to the Panigale V4 S specification, the Bautista Replica includes numerous factory-installed racing components and bespoke details.
Notable equipment includes:
Ducati also supplied each bike with a track-use accessory kit, which includes:
Condition
The motorcycle is presented in near-delivery condition.
No modifications outside factory-supplied equipment are known.
Collector Significance
Several characteristics enhance the collectability of this example:
Low-number examples of Ducati limited-production models are particularly sought after by collectors.
Registration and Compliance
The motorcycle is UK registered with registration number ‘AP24PYT’.
Under UK regulations, motorcycles first registered in 2024 are not required to undergo an MOT inspection until the third anniversary of first registration, which would fall in 2027.
Original delivery items for this model typically included:
Conclusion
The Ducati Panigale V4 Bautista World Champion Replica represents one of Ducati’s most exclusive modern production superbikes.
With only 219 examples produced globally, and this example bearing the exceptionally early serial number 002, it represents a rare opportunity to acquire a near-unused example of a modern Ducati collectable linked directly to World Superbike championship history.”