It takes a healthy measure of skill and talent to successfully run a custom motorcycle workshop. But even some of the industry’s top shops frequently outsource specialized tasks—particularly … [Weiterlesen...]
Trellised Treat: Gas & Oil’s custom Ducati Monster S2R
The Ducati Monster might have been a parts bin special, but it was also a sales hit—and it’s easy to see why. Riders were enticed by its stripped down design, comfortable riding position and … [Weiterlesen...]
Playing the angles: An edgy Ducati Monster 600 cafe
A few years ago, a café racer was usually a classic bike, modified with sleeker bodywork, a tuned engine, and a stubby solo seat. If you had a mental picture, it was most likely a 1970s Honda CB or a … [Weiterlesen...]
Behind the scenes: Designing the Batman motorcycle
There’s a sense of self-sufficiency that’s deeply ingrained in the Batman mythos. Bruce Wayne has no superpowers—just his intellect, combat skills and gadgets. That, and a Batcave full of … [Weiterlesen...]
Apex Assault: A Ducati Monster, Rough Crafts style
Word of mouth is a powerful thing. You might not trust what you read on social media or see on TV, but you probably do trust the judgment of your friends. And that’s how this Ducati came to be. If … [Weiterlesen...]
Hooligan Style: Reier’s Ducati Monster flat track racer
Flat track racing covers a whole spectrum of participation levels—from pro leagues to grassroots ‘run what ya brung’ events. And that’s great for the custom scene, because the looser … [Weiterlesen...]
Testastretta Tracker: Alex Earle’s custom Monster S4RS
Alex Earle broke onto the custom scene emphatically ten years ago, when he designed a monocoque carbon fiber body for the iconic Ducati Monster M900. The first Earle Motors build was a stunner with … [Weiterlesen...]
Speed Read, January 23, 2022
It’s all about the high end this week, with a titanium-framed beauty from CCM in the UK, a very rapid Ducati Monster from California, and an elegant Guzzi 850T from Austria. Plus a cutting-edge … [Weiterlesen...]
