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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.

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Carbon Treat – SD04 Ducati 900SS custom

For some time now I have considered the use of carbon fibre on many custom motorcycles as being rather clichéd....
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Project Nina – An Interview with Mirko Messner of MessnerMoto

“Design truly governed by passion and a constant need for improvement.” – MessnerMoto Mirko Messner, aka MessnerMoto is a motorcycle...
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Flamänko: Helmade x Vengine Ducati XDiavel

Pink is the new black. Well, maybe not, but the builders of this wild Miami-inspired custom Ducati XDiavel would like...
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Ducati Sport Classic range – more additions, more to come?

From the look of it, Ducati’s Sport Classic range is fairing well for the Italian motorcycle giant. The Sport Classic...
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Monster Mash – Il Furicone Ducati Pantah

The project began after a client approached Officine 08 and, rather surprisingly, requested the bike be customised for their newborn...
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Cafe Comparison – a buyers guide to 3 ready made cafe racers

So you wanna buy a spanking new motorcycle to ride around town and make it without having to touch your...
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Ducati Cafe Racer by OMT Garage

The Milan motorcycle show (EICMA) has grown to be one of the worlds premiere motorcycle events.  With many manufacturers showcasing...
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Bike Of The Day: Custom 2000 Ducati 900 SS by Shed X

This custom motorcycle based on a 2000 Ducati 900 SS was modified by Shed X using a range of extensive...
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Ducati Cafe Racer

Monstrously Good – Unico Moto Ducati 1GP

There’s no doubt about it – making a good first impression takes hard work. When you get it right though,...
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Bike Of The Day: 1962 Ducati Daytona 250 Cafe Racer

This 1962 Ducati 250 Daytona stands out as a unique cafe racer, designed for a custom riding experience. Initially a...
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Palatina Dreambikes

Palatina Dreambikes is a specialist when it comes to modifying and customizing Aprilia and Triumph motorcycles. They only use the...
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Ducati Scrambler Café Racer Review

A couple of weeks back I flew to Sydney to take part in a ride hosted by Ducati Australia called...
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Ducati Cafe Racer

Tannermatic Ducati Monster

If you consider yourself to be into custom motorcycles and you haven’t heard of Walt Seigl then you’re not really into custom...
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Ducati Cafe Racer

Serpent Slayer – Perseus Ducati 749

In Greek mythology, Perseus was a legendary slayer of monsters and was responsible for beheading the serpent haired gorgon, Medusa....
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2013 AMD World Championship Cafe Racers

The annual custom motorcycle craziness that is the AMD World Championship of bike building has been and gone again. This...
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An Orange Crush – MOD Moto Ducati 750SS

“We like all kinds of styles and therefore build a lot different bikes, but this is our first Café Racer.”...
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Bike Of The Day: 1994 Ducati 900 Supersport Custom

The 1994 Ducati 900 Supersport is a custom creation crafted by Tyler Lunceford of North Motorcycle around 2011. It showcases...
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Ducati Cafe 31 by DesmoPro

I’m sure many Ducati fans will be looking at this motorcycle with a confused look on their face. In true...
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Bike Of The Day: 2006 Ducati SportClassic Sport 1000 Cafe Racer

The SportClassic series consisted of five vintage-themed models designed by Pierre Terblanche, with the Sport 1000 being styled after the...
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Duke Redux – Barn Built Bikes SS1000DS

“The story starts with a 2007 Ducati SS1000 DS with 18,000 miles on the clock, an upgraded Öhlins rear shock...
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Ducati Cafe Racer

1978 Ducati 900 “Sport” custom

First things first a new frame was required which Rene acquired from a ’76 Ducati 860 GT. To fit the...
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Cafe Racer Cup – Rob Jarvis Ducati 750SS

On July 21st 2018 the Bike Shed London held the inaugural ‘Cafe Racer Cup’. An event designed to allow everyday...
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La Impetuosa 1262 – Valtoron Ducati Diavel

Brothers Pablo and Carlos Delgado, the driving force behind Spanish workshop Valtorón, are the perfect example of this. Where others...
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The Evo Racer: NCT Motorcycles Limited Series Custom Ducati

We’ve seen many custom builders progress from one-off builds to limited series motorcycles with great success. A limited series approach...
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10 Cafe Racers That Killed It At Auction

Nothing grabs the headlines quite like an enormous selling price at auction. We’ve seen motorcycles sell for phenomenal money over...
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Ducati Cafe Racer

Ducati MH900E custom creation

  The Ducati MH900E started out as a sketch by Pierre Terblanche. His design was a homage to Mike Hailwood’s...
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Ducati Scrambler Motard and DesertX

We love a good concept motorcycle, even if it isn’t a cafe racer styled ride. These two Ducati concepts are...
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Teaser: Builder Interview with Hugo Eccles from Untitled Motorcycles

Fame is a real litmus test. Think of it as a crucible that melts down a person to their base...
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NeoRacer: Lord Drake Kustoms Ducati 999

Most of the custom motorcycles rolling out of the Lord Drake Kustoms workshop have been Harley-Davidson-based. Despite this, the Spanish...
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Ducati Cafe Racer

Stripped Bare – Jerry Missin Ducati 749

The Ducati 749 was designed by renowned automotive designer Pierre Terblanche. The bike shared a lot in common with the...
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Ducati 900 Supersport Cafe Racer

This Cafe Racer conversion of a 1992 Ducati 900 Supersport comes from Cafe2Ride in Germany. The Ducati was a daily...
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Alex Earle Ducati Monster Flat Tracker

In collaboration with Tank Moto magazine, we are excited to bring you a bike that caused a flurry of online...
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Narrow Escape – Alonze Ducati 350 Special

I love a good story and when it’s told right it’s worth sharing. Here’s the tale of how Alonze Customs...
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Show Stopper – Thornton Panigale 1299

This year the London Bike Shed show played host to an astounding 281 custom motorcycles and over 17,000 visitors. As...
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The NCR New Blue – Sport 1000 track bike/replica

Quite possibly the coolest looking track bike available, NCR’s New Blue. Weighs about the same as your average 250cc and...
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Staghead Moto custom workshop

Nick Huber’s stunning ’79 Ducati 900GTS Cafe Racer that we featured back in July has emerged again with a fresh set of...
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Keira Knigntly Chanel Ducati

Back in September last year, I posted a series of Paparazzi photos of Keira Knightly atop this customised Ducati 750SS...
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Formerly FRKNSTN – Hermanus Ducati Sprint Racer

The sale came about after Flo was approached by Evy and Andy of Hermanus workshop in Bruges, Belgium. After attending...
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Project X – VR Customs 996 Cafe Racer

When you’ve spent over a decade building world-class Superbikes it’s fair to say you know a thing or two about...
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Keira Knightly on a Ducati Cafe Racer

Finally the wait is over and the Chanel COCO Mademoiselle short film/commercial is out. The 3 minute 20 second film...
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Bike Of The Day: 1994 Ducati 900SS Custom

This 1994 Ducati 900SS underwent a remarkable transformation into a cafe racer with a series of modifications. Its appearance was...
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Bike Of The Day: 1995 Ducati 900SS Cafe Racer

CE Moto customized this 1995 Ducati 900SS, incorporating various modifications and enhancements. The customization work involved installing Moto Gadget controls,...
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Rolling Thesis – Walter’s Ducati Valchiria

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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Carbonated Twin – 4Bulloni Ducati 999

Like any industry, to earn respect in the custom motorcycle scene you’ll need to earn your stripes. One of the...
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A different approach to paint

Boner…That’s what this custom Yamaha XS650 is called. Not your usual custom build title but Death Spray Customs isn’t your...
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Italian Upgrade – Scales Studio Ducati 1200SS

Trever Scales of Scales Studio is no stranger to these pages. But today, for the unveiling of his latest project,...
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Smart SR4S – Hendrix Ducati PS1000r 4v

When architectural designer William Hendrix steps out of his office his mind is consumed with thoughts of motorcycles. He’s a...
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FCR 2015 Ducati Scrambler

  With the Ducati’s newest bike creating such huge interest in the custom scene lets start by hearing your first...
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Kelevra – South Garage Ducati S4R Cafe Racer

If I was asked to pull together a list of my top 10 custom motorcycle workshops from around the globe...
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Revival Cycles Ducati 900SS J63

Austin’s Revival Cycles continue to raise the bar with their impressive build portfolio and their latest custom creation is a...
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Bike Of The Day: 2020 Ducati Scrambler 800 Café Racer

The Ducati Scrambler 800 Café Racer strikes a perfect balance between style and function, a rare feat in the motorcycle...
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Bike Of The Day: Moto Essence Ducati 1098

Long time friends, racers and bike builders Dominik and Havana formed their workshop, Moto Essence, back in 2015. Dominik was...
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Ducati Super Sport 900 The Operator

Some time in the foreseeable future the advent of an apocalypse due to a zombie outbreak, nuclear war or perhaps even global...
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Ducati Cafe Racer

Ducati GT1000

Ducati has just added a 3rd bike to the Sport Classics range, the GT1000. Created using most of the same...
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Ducati Cafe Racer

TÜV Approved – Motocrew Ducati 848 Modern Retro

Thirty-three-year-old Chris Scholtka lives in Cottbus, Germany, about 125km southeast of Berlin. From the age of 5, he was active...
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Ducati Cafe Racer

Ducati Streetfighter Cafe Racer by Duchampt

Similar to cafe racers, streetfighters were originally all custom-made creations. The similarities between cafe racers and streetfighters isn’t a coincidence....
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Form of Flattery: Mandrill China Ducati 1198S Cafe Racer

It was Oscar Wilde who once said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but it isn’t a sentiment...
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Wheels of fortune – Wimoto Ducati 900SS

In the Netherlands custom specialists Wimoto were approached by Niels, the owner of a well kept 900SS who was looking...
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Bike Of The Day: 1977 Ducati 900SS Custom

In the 1990s, this 1977 Ducati 900 was modified using a C&J Precision Products frame and Fiber Systems fiberglass bodywork....
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Healthy Obsession: Jaron Hall’s Ducati 996 Cafe Racer

Yamaha’s release of the 2007 R6 gave birth to an obsession that led Jaron Hall deep down the rabbit hole...
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Ducati 900 SuperSport Scrambler

“This project is the first fully ground-up custom from our Pista Design Moto endevour… something especially for us rather than...
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Ducati Cafe Racer

Ducati 900GTS Cafe Racer

What could possibly be better than owning a brand new Ducati? How about owning a classic one; or better still...
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Ducati Cafe Racer

Nitro Cycles Ducati GT1000

In the years following the demise of the Sport Classics companies like Deus Ex Machina and a plethora of new...
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Ducati Cafe Racer

Ducati 250cc Mach 1

I’m loving this sweet 250cc ’65 Ducati Mach 1 shot by Jose Gallina at a Cafe Desmo meeting. In stock...
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Bike Of The Day: 2005 Ducati 999 – Custom

This Ducati 999 is no ordinary motorcycle, having undergone a professional rebuild over an 18-month period by the experts at...
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Top 10 Cafe Racer Builds of 2020

Well, that wraps up yet another year of amazing cafe racer builds from custom workshops and backyard builders around the...
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SSaga – Thor Cycles Ducati 900SS

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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Ducati Sport 1000 Hill Climber

This custom Ducati Sport 1000 named the “Hill Climber” has been causing a bit of a stir on the internet...
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Nineties Revival – Tovazzi Ducati 900 Supersport

What was once old is new again. 1993 doesn’t seem all that long ago. It was the year Bill Clinton...
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Reversible Replica – Unikat Ducati GT750

“Why those two bikes you ask? Well, the GT750 was the Italian’s prototype of their 90-degree V-twin engine format and...
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Ducati Cafe Racer

Ducati Sports Classics no more

One of my favorite modern interpretations of classic motorcycle styling the Ducati Sport Classics, has been dropped by the Italian...
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4NOL – Smokin Ducati Monster Cafe Racer

In the Netherlands at a workshop named ‘Smokin Motorcycles’ an engineer and an industrial designer have taken things a step...
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Babylon A.D. – Lazareth custom motorcycles

But it seems the art director for Babylon A.D. had an idea of using custom bikes in the film that...
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Ducati 350 Sport

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Moto Bellissima at San Francisco airport

If you happen to be flying out of the City by the Bay (San Francisco) before July 2012 be sure to...
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Greaser Garage Sport Classic GT1000 SS

Much to the dismay of the Ducatista, we listed the Ducati Sport Classic range as one of the worst factory...
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Holographic Hammer Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer

Just in time for the Wheels & Waves festival in France, Holographic Hammer have unveiled their latest creation and it’s...
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25th Anniversary of the Ducati Monster

2018 marks the 25th anniversary of the Ducati Monster. A motorcycle that revolutionized the ‘naked bike’ category and saved the...
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The Pantah 350 – Nuno Capelo Cagiva Alazzurra

It was Le Corbusier, father of Modern Architecture who once famously described a house as ‘a machine for living in’....
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Melbourne Mods vs Rockers 2011

The 2011 Melbourne Mods vs Rockers annual ride has been and gone. The event was a huge success with around...
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Ducati Cafe Racer

The Hyper Cafe – Cowboy’s Chopper Hypermotard

Despite his Taiwanese workshops rather specific name, Alex Gao’s ‘Cowboy’s Chopper’ builds all manner of custom motorcycles. One thing that...
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The Black Widow – Moto Essence Ducati 1098

Long time friends, racers and bike builders Dominik and Havana formed their workshop, Moto Essence, back in 2015. Dominik was...
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