This custom Ducati Sport 1000 named the “Hill Climber” has been causing a bit of a stir on the internet...
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.
Around 2 years ago MotoCorsa general manager Arun Sharma (the genius behind the ‘Manigale’ tongue in cheek ad campaign and...
In the Netherlands custom specialists Wimoto were approached by Niels, the owner of a well kept 900SS who was looking...
I’m always amazed by the modesty of some of the builders whose incredible bikes grace these pages. A couple of...
We love a good concept motorcycle, even if it isn’t a cafe racer styled ride. These two Ducati concepts are...
“They don’t make them like they used to!” When you hear those words uttered it is generally with disdain. A...
Nothing grabs the headlines quite like an enormous selling price at auction. We’ve seen motorcycles sell for phenomenal money over...
When it comes to unique custom motorcycles Carl Bjorklund and the guys at Super Rat seem to be the experts. I...
But it seems the art director for Babylon A.D. had an idea of using custom bikes in the film that...
The Ducati Monster 821, introduced in 2014, is part of the iconic Monster family that revolutionized the naked bike segment....
Image by Sabine Welte After writing my article on Benelli’s TNT Cafe Racer I was interested to see what other...
Brothers Pablo and Carlos Delgado, the driving force behind Spanish workshop Valtorón, are the perfect example of this. Where others...
Sven, the builder of this 2001 Ducati 900 Supersport based Cafe Racer, is the co-owner of Belgium based workshop ‘Barn...
On the surface, the 2001 Ducati Monster S4 didn’t look all that different from its predecessors. It used the same...
The annual custom motorcycle craziness that is the AMD World Championship of bike building has been and gone again. This...
They say imitation is the greatest form of flattery. In the commercial world, not so much. But when it comes...
Artist Albert ‘Kameleo’ Bierwiaczonek has been using his skills with an airbrush to paint motorcycles for the past 20 years....
There’s no doubt about it – making a good first impression takes hard work. When you get it right though,...
If you happen to be passing through Nampa, Idaho and you spot this century old milking do yourself a favour...
If I was to sum up the Glemseck 101 event with one sentence it would be; “Looking good and going...
This 2012 Ducati Sport Classic 1000 Monoposto is a stunning example of an iconic cafe racer-style sports bike, modified to...
Despite his Taiwanese workshops rather specific name, Alex Gao’s ‘Cowboy’s Chopper’ builds all manner of custom motorcycles. One thing that...
Most of the custom motorcycles rolling out of the Lord Drake Kustoms workshop have been Harley-Davidson-based. Despite this, the Spanish...
This 350cc single may not be of the same caliber as the performance-focused machines we’ve come to expect from...
Rebuilding wrecked bikes means being prepared to take on some real challenges. When Marc Roissetter bought his Ducati Monster 1100...
More cruiser than sports bike in its styling the Diavel falls into a category of its own in the Ducati...
Fame is a real litmus test. Think of it as a crucible that melts down a person to their base...
When architectural designer William Hendrix steps out of his office his mind is consumed with thoughts of motorcycles. He’s a...
Most projects you see are collaborations amongst several people with different parties completing different parts of the build or sections...
This Ducati Scrambler Café Racer has been customized, featuring a captivating array of enhancements, notably a unique Italian Air Force-inspired...
This year the London Bike Shed show played host to an astounding 281 custom motorcycles and over 17,000 visitors. As...
We’ve seen many custom builders progress from one-off builds to limited series motorcycles with great success. A limited series approach...
Last year Ducati celebrated 25 years of the Monster. Since its release, the iconic naked bike has gone on to...
If you couldn’t guess by his name and industrially-advanced mind Walter hails from Italy, more specifically the island of Lipari...
When the invitation to modify Ducati’s Scrambler presented itself KRT Framework owner Marvin Diehl seized the opportunity. Fascinated by vintage...
At this point, you might be thinking that we’re going to delve into the story of some OCC styled large-capacity...
Another gem from the Verona Motor Bike Expo is the stunning “Martinez”, a Ducati 749 “Cafe Racer with Attitude” from...
2018 marks the 25th anniversary of the Ducati Monster. A motorcycle that revolutionized the ‘naked bike’ category and saved the...
Back in 2013 Ducati collaborated with Italian fashion label ‘Diesel’ to create a limited edition of their Monster 1100 evo....
The notion of building a cafe racer using a Ducati platform brings a few ideal donors to mind. The most obvious...
Pirelli’s MT60 RS was Ducati’s tyre of choice for their new Scrambler. The super-moto/recreation style pattern of the MT60 RS...
Look at those…prices! Back when men were men and scantily clad women were every advertisers secret weapon (not much has...
From the look of it, Ducati’s Sport Classic range is fairing well for the Italian motorcycle giant. The Sport Classic...
It’s not often I receive two customised versions of the same motorcycle in less than a week. This second example...
This Ducati Monster 1200 has been reimagined by deBolex Engineering in the UK and is the first of just 25...
I have a frank admission to make. The loutish, greasy-haired and greasy-handed Aussie hooligan you see right here is actually...
Ducati has been producing its Monster since 1993. Looking back over the years there wasn’t a lot of variation in...
With the Ducati’s newest bike creating such huge interest in the custom scene lets start by hearing your first...
“The story starts with a 2007 Ducati SS1000 DS with 18,000 miles on the clock, an upgraded Öhlins rear shock...
Anyone who has a passion for Italian motorcycles is sure to know the significance of Bimota. The small privately owned...
While a Motard style motorcycle may not seem like the obvious choice for a cafe racer conversion Jochen Diefke of...
“We like all kinds of styles and therefore build a lot different bikes, but this is our first Café Racer.”...
The Ducati 749 was designed by renowned automotive designer Pierre Terblanche. The bike shared a lot in common with the...
What do you get when you cross a Laverda with a Harley and a Ducati? You get a Ducati 860...
Rex built the Citrus Cafe Racers frame using his own design which features a mono shock rear suspension system. The...
Is it a Ducati 748/749 with bigger muscles or a trimmed down 1098? The Ducati 848 was a new bike in...
This Cafe Racer conversion of a 1992 Ducati 900 Supersport comes from Cafe2Ride in Germany. The Ducati was a daily...
“Why those two bikes you ask? Well, the GT750 was the Italian’s prototype of their 90-degree V-twin engine format and...
Keeping track of all the parts you pull off your bike during a build is a daunting task. When I...
The SportClassic series consisted of five vintage-themed models designed by Pierre Terblanche, with the Sport 1000 being styled after the...
The Ducati Monster needs no introduction. Hailed as the motorcycle that saved the Italian brand from going bust they’ve sold...
Redmax Speedshop transformed a 2000 Ducati Monster M750 into a bespoke café racer named ‘Zesty Zena.’ The bike, showcased at...
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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...
Starting with a 900cc power plant (in whatever setup the customer desires) he’s designed his own series of lightweight chrome...
Their 1996 Ducati Monster Cafe Racer may only be the third customer build the WNW team have undertaken, but the...
We’ve all got one of those mates who brings a different bike to every ride. When I first met Brendon...
In 2012 a pale green Laystall Ferrari 250 GTO set a new record for the most expensive car ever sold...
If you consider yourself to be into custom motorcycles and you haven’t heard of Walt Seigl then you’re not really into custom...
It was Le Corbusier, father of Modern Architecture who once famously described a house as ‘a machine for living in’....
The small capacity custom bikes just keep rolling in. Here’s the latest from Italian outfit Radical Ducati. As their name...
Some time in the foreseeable future the advent of an apocalypse due to a zombie outbreak, nuclear war or perhaps even global...
The Ducati SportClassics were well ahead of their time. But not in an engineering or performance sense. Conceived by visionary...
It was Oscar Wilde who once said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but it isn’t a sentiment...
Benjie’s Cafe Racers are back! After (successfully) trying their hand at building a few Scrambler and Tracker-styled builds they’ve returned...
This 1994 Ducati 900SS underwent a remarkable transformation into a cafe racer with a series of modifications. Its appearance was...
Finally the wait is over and the Chanel COCO Mademoiselle short film/commercial is out. The 3 minute 20 second film...
How much difference can 300cc make? I made the mistake of thinking the Ducati Scrambler 1100 wasn’t much more than...
Austin’s Revival Cycles continue to raise the bar with their impressive build portfolio and their latest custom creation is a...
Passion for motorcycles runs deep. For Ronaldo Ferreti, it’s a love affair that started during his childhood in Cuba. Surrounded...
This 1992 Ducati 900SS underwent customization by Upcycle Garage in 2020, featuring a customized copper and black bodywork paired with...
Retired air traffic controller Donald Mildebrandt has been around aeroplanes his whole life. Growing up his spare time was spent...
Whether you’re a die-hard Ducatista or not there’s something special about the Italian marque. In fact, some hold the Ducati...
The Ducati Scrambler 800 Café Racer strikes a perfect balance between style and function, a rare feat in the motorcycle...
Jesse Spade owns and operates a workshop in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. Prior to 2016, his business was focused on customising...
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...
The project began after a client approached Officine 08 and, rather surprisingly, requested the bike be customised for their newborn...
What was once old is new again. 1993 doesn’t seem all that long ago. It was the year Bill Clinton...
2007 has seen the introduction of a new model range to the Ducati name in the form of the Sport...
The 2011 Melbourne Mods vs Rockers annual ride has been and gone. The event was a huge success with around...
Custom motorcycles like this 1972 Ducati 450 based “21st Century Cafe Racer” named the Sharman, always stir up varied opinions...
In the 1990s, this 1977 Ducati 900 was modified using a C&J Precision Products frame and Fiber Systems fiberglass bodywork....
How did you get your hands on the donor bike for this project? Gary: I found this bike in a...
Die-hard sports bike fans will tell you that there are some bikes you just don’t mess with. They’re the elite,...
This Ducati 999 is no ordinary motorcycle, having undergone a professional rebuild over an 18-month period by the experts at...
Jay LaRossa from Lossa Engineering crafted this stunning Ducati 900SS cafe racer masterpiece. Power comes from a rebuilt 904cc L-twin...
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The boys in Denmark have been very busy since they last graced the pages of this site. Their new workshop...
