Yamaha’s release of the 2007 R6 gave birth to an obsession that led Jaron Hall deep down the rabbit hole...
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.
Most of the custom motorcycles rolling out of the Lord Drake Kustoms workshop have been Harley-Davidson-based. Despite this, the Spanish...
In the 1990s, this 1977 Ducati 900 was modified using a C&J Precision Products frame and Fiber Systems fiberglass bodywork....
The Ducati SportClassic Sport 1000 is a bold interpretation of a “café racer,” drawing inspiration from the 1973 Ducati 750...
This 1962 Ducati 250 Daytona stands out as a unique cafe racer, designed for a custom riding experience. Initially a...
This Ducati Scrambler Café Racer has been customized, featuring a captivating array of enhancements, notably a unique Italian Air Force-inspired...
The 1994 Ducati 900 Supersport is a custom creation crafted by Tyler Lunceford of North Motorcycle around 2011. It showcases...
The Ducati 749 was in production from 2003 until 2007 when it was succeeded by the Ducati 848. Even today,...
The SportClassic series consisted of five vintage-themed models designed by Pierre Terblanche, with the Sport 1000 being styled after the...
Redmax Speedshop transformed a 2000 Ducati Monster M750 into a bespoke café racer named ‘Zesty Zena.’ The bike, showcased at...
Pink is the new black. Well, maybe not, but the builders of this wild Miami-inspired custom Ducati XDiavel would like...
Jay LaRossa from Lossa Engineering crafted this stunning Ducati 900SS cafe racer masterpiece. Power comes from a rebuilt 904cc L-twin...
This custom motorcycle based on a 2000 Ducati 900 SS was modified by Shed X using a range of extensive...
This 1994 Ducati 900SS underwent a remarkable transformation into a cafe racer with a series of modifications. Its appearance was...
The Ducati Monster needs no introduction. Hailed as the motorcycle that saved the Italian brand from going bust they’ve sold...
This 1992 Ducati 900SS underwent customization by Upcycle Garage in 2020, featuring a customized copper and black bodywork paired with...
Passion for motorcycles runs deep. For Ronaldo Ferreti, it’s a love affair that started during his childhood in Cuba. Surrounded...
This Ducati Monster 1200 has been reimagined by deBolex Engineering in the UK and is the first of just 25...
CE Moto customized this 1995 Ducati 900SS, incorporating various modifications and enhancements. The customization work involved installing Moto Gadget controls,...
Introducing the Upcycle Motor Garage Ducati 998 Retro Sportbike – a truly remarkable transformation of the already iconic Ducati 998...
Designed and modified by Walt Siegl Motorcycles, each Leggero was personalized according to the preferences of its owner and named...
The WSM Leggero is a custom motorcycle built by Walt Siegl Motorcycles in New Hampshire. It has a custom trellis...
The Ducati Scrambler 800 Café Racer strikes a perfect balance between style and function, a rare feat in the motorcycle...
This Ducati 999 is no ordinary motorcycle, having undergone a professional rebuild over an 18-month period by the experts at...
We’ve all got one of those mates who brings a different bike to every ride. When I first met Brendon...
Jon Ball, an IT professional and passionate motorcycle enthusiast, teamed up with his friends at Denton Moto Collective to build...
In 2012 a pale green Laystall Ferrari 250 GTO set a new record for the most expensive car ever sold...
This 2012 Ducati Sport Classic 1000 Monoposto is a stunning example of an iconic cafe racer-style sports bike, modified to...
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It was Oscar Wilde who once said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but it isn’t a sentiment...
We’ve seen many custom builders progress from one-off builds to limited series motorcycles with great success. A limited series approach...
Back in 1990 Kengo Sakuba and his brother set out to start their own aftermarket bodywork company dubbed ‘Gull Craft’....
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 SportClassics were well ahead of their time. But not in an engineering or performance sense. Conceived by visionary...
The 1/8th mile sprint races at Glemseck 101 are a melting pot of all manner of custom motorcycles. Year after...
There’s no doubt about it – making a good first impression takes hard work. When you get it right though,...
They say a change is as good as a holiday. For Marco Ferrara of Singular Rides that change came in...
So you’re obsessed with two wheels? Well, we see no reason why that obsession can’t span beyond motorcycles to include...
“Design truly governed by passion and a constant need for improvement.” – MessnerMoto Mirko Messner, aka MessnerMoto is a motorcycle...
“They don’t make them like they used to!” When you hear those words uttered it is generally with disdain. A...
Fame is a real litmus test. Think of it as a crucible that melts down a person to their base...
When you’ve spent over a decade building world-class Superbikes it’s fair to say you know a thing or two about...
The iconic Gulf Oil orange and blue livery first appeared in motorsport on a Ford GT40 in the 1960s. Since...
I have a frank admission to make. The loutish, greasy-haired and greasy-handed Aussie hooligan you see right here is actually...
Nothing grabs the headlines quite like an enormous selling price at auction. We’ve seen motorcycles sell for phenomenal money over...
Artist Albert ‘Kameleo’ Bierwiaczonek has been using his skills with an airbrush to paint motorcycles for the past 20 years....
Well, that wraps up yet another year of amazing cafe racer builds from custom workshops and backyard builders around the...
When architectural designer William Hendrix steps out of his office his mind is consumed with thoughts of motorcycles. He’s a...
Retired air traffic controller Donald Mildebrandt has been around aeroplanes his whole life. Growing up his spare time was spent...
“Creative Director by day, bike builder by night, virtual builder in between.” These are the words of Paul Drake, otherwise...
In Greek mythology, Perseus was a legendary slayer of monsters and was responsible for beheading the serpent haired gorgon, Medusa....
They say imitation is the greatest form of flattery. In the commercial world, not so much. But when it comes...
Long time friends, racers and bike builders Dominik and Havana formed their workshop, Moto Essence, back in 2015. Dominik was...
We love a good concept motorcycle, even if it isn’t a cafe racer styled ride. These two Ducati concepts are...
The Ducati 749 was designed by renowned automotive designer Pierre Terblanche. The bike shared a lot in common with the...
Trever Scales of Scales Studio is no stranger to these pages. But today, for the unveiling of his latest project,...
Despite his Taiwanese workshops rather specific name, Alex Gao’s ‘Cowboy’s Chopper’ builds all manner of custom motorcycles. One thing that...
Whether you’re a die-hard Ducatista or not there’s something special about the Italian marque. In fact, some hold the Ducati...
After immigrating to the US with his family 12 years ago, Johann Keyser turned his passion into a career. The...
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Jesse Spade owns and operates a workshop in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. Prior to 2016, his business was focused on customising...
Much to the dismay of the Ducatista, we listed the Ducati Sport Classic range as one of the worst factory...
On the surface, the 2001 Ducati Monster S4 didn’t look all that different from its predecessors. It used the same...
Ducati has been producing its Monster since 1993. Looking back over the years there wasn’t a lot of variation in...
Like any industry, to earn respect in the custom motorcycle scene you’ll need to earn your stripes. One of the...
Last year Ducati celebrated 25 years of the Monster. Since its release, the iconic naked bike has gone on to...
What was once old is new again. 1993 doesn’t seem all that long ago. It was the year Bill Clinton...
How much difference can 300cc make? I made the mistake of thinking the Ducati Scrambler 1100 wasn’t much more than...
This year the London Bike Shed show played host to an astounding 281 custom motorcycles and over 17,000 visitors. As...
If you ride a Ducati and don’t get tingles when you see the letters NCR it’s time for a history...
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The notion of building a cafe racer using a Ducati platform brings a few ideal donors to mind. The most obvious...
The story behind the success of Brisbane’s Ellaspede workshop is one of good old Aussie grit and determination. They started...
Rebuilding wrecked bikes means being prepared to take on some real challenges. When Marc Roissetter bought his Ducati Monster 1100...
Anyone who has a passion for Italian motorcycles is sure to know the significance of Bimota. The small privately owned...
I love a good story and when it’s told right it’s worth sharing. Here’s the tale of how Alonze Customs...
If I was to sum up the Glemseck 101 event with one sentence it would be; “Looking good and going...
Keeping track of all the parts you pull off your bike during a build is a daunting task. When I...
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It’s been 25 years since the Italians wowed the motorcycling world with the release of the Ducati Monster. Even though...
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A couple of weeks back I flew to Sydney to take part in a ride hosted by Ducati Australia called...
Thankfully I’m not the only one who has seen the potential in Ducati’s Monster. However, unlike me, he actually...
Brothers Pablo and Carlos Delgado, the driving force behind Spanish workshop Valtorón, are the perfect example of this. Where others...
The sale came about after Flo was approached by Evy and Andy of Hermanus workshop in Bruges, Belgium. After attending...
“The story starts with a 2007 Ducati SS1000 DS with 18,000 miles on the clock, an upgraded Öhlins rear shock...
At this point, you might be thinking that we’re going to delve into the story of some OCC styled large-capacity...
If you couldn’t guess by his name and industrially-advanced mind Walter hails from Italy, more specifically the island of Lipari...
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Palatina Dreambikes is a specialist when it comes to modifying and customizing Aprilia and Triumph motorcycles. They only use the...
Unfortunately, dropping that kind of coin on a motorcycle isn’t something most people have the luxury of doing. This was...
Bangkok-based custom motorcycle workshop ‘Slayer House’ is all about relationships. Workshop owner Nattaphat Janyapanich, otherwise known as ’Peach’, works with...
When Dan, who is a designer by trade, approached Steve about reviving his damaged Duke he had a very clear...
After spending years shaping body panels for cars Simone turned his attention to his true passion, motorcycles, and as a...
When good friends collaborate great things can happen. Father of two, IT professional Jon Ball may not look like your...
Most projects you see are collaborations amongst several people with different parties completing different parts of the build or sections...
Die-hard sports bike fans will tell you that there are some bikes you just don’t mess with. They’re the elite,...
I’m always amazed by the modesty of some of the builders whose incredible bikes grace these pages. A couple of...
We’ve seen it done before and I’m sure we’ll see it again. A Ducati Scrambler converted into a Cafe Racer....
While a Motard style motorcycle may not seem like the obvious choice for a cafe racer conversion Jochen Diefke of...
