Whether you’re a die-hard Ducatista or not there’s something special about the Italian marque. In fact, some hold the Ducati...
Ducati Cafe Racer
Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati has been producing motorcycles since 1926. Recognised for the bold red livery and revered for their racing heritage, the Ducati brand is considered the two-wheeled equivalent of Ferrari.Although most commonly recognized for their sports bikes Ducati’s street bikes have played a very important role in the growth of the company and motorcycling history. The Monster revolutionized the naked motorcycle category and the Scrambler is set to become one of their best selling models of all time.Riding a Ducati cafe racer carries the kudos of race-bred Italian engineering.
“Yes it’s fast, yes it handles, and yep, it’s already been on the track.” The ‘Eleven’ was built as...
The Ducati 749 was in production from 2003 until 2007 when it was succeeded by the Ducati 848. Even today,...
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Since its release in 2015, the Ducati Scrambler has been a resounding success for the Italian marque. When it went...
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Thirty-three-year-old Chris Scholtka lives in Cottbus, Germany, about 125km southeast of Berlin. From the age of 5, he was active...
The Ducati Scrambler 800 Café Racer strikes a perfect balance between style and function, a rare feat in the motorcycle...
Some time in the foreseeable future the advent of an apocalypse due to a zombie outbreak, nuclear war or perhaps even global...
A couple of weeks back I flew to Sydney to take part in a ride hosted by Ducati Australia called...
Nick Huber’s stunning ’79 Ducati 900GTS Cafe Racer that we featured back in July has emerged again with a fresh set of...
Brothers Pablo and Carlos Delgado, the driving force behind Spanish workshop Valtorón, are the perfect example of this. Where others...
This Cafe Racer conversion of a 1992 Ducati 900 Supersport comes from Cafe2Ride in Germany. The Ducati was a daily...
The notion of building a cafe racer using a Ducati platform brings a few ideal donors to mind. The most obvious...
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When it comes to unique custom motorcycles Carl Bjorklund and the guys at Super Rat seem to be the experts. I...
They say a change is as good as a holiday. For Marco Ferrara of Singular Rides that change came in...
Jay LaRossa from Lossa Engineering crafted this stunning Ducati 900SS cafe racer masterpiece. Power comes from a rebuilt 904cc L-twin...
While a Motard style motorcycle may not seem like the obvious choice for a cafe racer conversion Jochen Diefke of...
How did you get your hands on the donor bike for this project? Gary: I found this bike in a...
The ‘21010 HELL’ bike by Rizoma (shown here) was unveiled at EICMA in Milan to showcase their Cafe Racer conversion...
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The iconic Gulf Oil orange and blue livery first appeared in motorsport on a Ford GT40 in the 1960s. Since...
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“This project is the first fully ground-up custom from our Pista Design Moto endevour… something especially for us rather than...
It was Le Corbusier, father of Modern Architecture who once famously described a house as ‘a machine for living in’....
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Anyone who has a passion for Italian motorcycles is sure to know the significance of Bimota. The small privately owned...
Back in 1990 Kengo Sakuba and his brother set out to start their own aftermarket bodywork company dubbed ‘Gull Craft’....
Back in September last year, I posted a series of Paparazzi photos of Keira Knightly atop this customised Ducati 750SS...
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Starting with a 900cc power plant (in whatever setup the customer desires) he’s designed his own series of lightweight chrome...
This 1992 Ducati 900SS underwent customization by Upcycle Garage in 2020, featuring a customized copper and black bodywork paired with...
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Artist Albert ‘Kameleo’ Bierwiaczonek has been using his skills with an airbrush to paint motorcycles for the past 20 years....
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Rebuilding wrecked bikes means being prepared to take on some real challenges. When Marc Roissetter bought his Ducati Monster 1100...
2007 has seen the introduction of a new model range to the Ducati name in the form of the Sport...
The Ducati Monster. The backbone of Ducati’s sales figures. It’s the bike that Ducati designers imagined Brando would be riding...
It’s not often I receive two customised versions of the same motorcycle in less than a week. This second example...
The Ducati Monster needs no introduction. Hailed as the motorcycle that saved the Italian brand from going bust they’ve sold...
Jon Ball, an IT professional and passionate motorcycle enthusiast, teamed up with his friends at Denton Moto Collective to build...
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I’m back on the W650 again! Got loads of time in the saddle this weekend, but it’s never enough!...
First things first a new frame was required which Rene acquired from a ’76 Ducati 860 GT. To fit the...
The Milan motorcycle show (EICMA) has grown to be one of the worlds premiere motorcycle events. With many manufacturers showcasing...
If there’s one custom motorcycle workshop whose name is perfectly suited to their style of building it’s Radical Ducati. Radical...
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This custom motorcycle based on a 2000 Ducati 900 SS was modified by Shed X using a range of extensive...
At this point, you might be thinking that we’re going to delve into the story of some OCC styled large-capacity...
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Introducing the Upcycle Motor Garage Ducati 998 Retro Sportbike – a truly remarkable transformation of the already iconic Ducati 998...
The Ducati 749 was designed by renowned automotive designer Pierre Terblanche. The bike shared a lot in common with the...
Ducati has been producing its Monster since 1993. Looking back over the years there wasn’t a lot of variation in...
Even though we only in the first quarter of 2013, I feel as though I have already featured a year’s...
The project began after a client approached Officine 08 and, rather surprisingly, requested the bike be customised for their newborn...
If I was asked to pull together a list of my top 10 custom motorcycle workshops from around the globe...
So you’re obsessed with two wheels? Well, we see no reason why that obsession can’t span beyond motorcycles to include...
After spending years shaping body panels for cars Simone turned his attention to his true passion, motorcycles, and as a...
I’m sure many Ducati fans will be looking at this motorcycle with a confused look on their face. In true...
The annual custom motorcycle craziness that is the AMD World Championship of bike building has been and gone again. This...
Jesse Spade owns and operates a workshop in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. Prior to 2016, his business was focused on customising...
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This 1962 Ducati 250 Daytona stands out as a unique cafe racer, designed for a custom riding experience. Initially a...
When good friends collaborate great things can happen. Father of two, IT professional Jon Ball may not look like your...
From the look of it, Ducati’s Sport Classic range is fairing well for the Italian motorcycle giant. The Sport Classic...
What a weekend! First up was the 2012 Motorclassica at the Royal Exhibition Center in Melbourne with Luke from Fuel...
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I’m a huge fan of Ducati’s Sport 1000 and was disappointed to see them go when they ceased their production in 2010. The Sport...
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They say imitation is the greatest form of flattery. In the commercial world, not so much. But when it comes...
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I have a frank admission to make. The loutish, greasy-haired and greasy-handed Aussie hooligan you see right here is actually...