Moto Corse Japan – Diavel DVC

List of Modifications :

• Base: Ducati GT 1000
• Trellis frame shortened 5 cm and modified for fit new solo seat
• Eliminated side panels
• New licence suport and rear light support.
• Rear Light from a 70’s Montesa
• Frame was sandblasted and painted.
• Desmo challenge Sport Classic solo seat modified.
• Original fuel tank modified in the rear.
• Quick open Ergal gas cap.
• Engine was disassembled adjusted , balanced  and blue printed
• Dry clutch conversion with EVR slipper clutch.
• EVR clutch cylinder - ergal cnc machined actuator
• Light weight alloy flywheel.
• Tomaselli adjustable clipons.
• Domino throttle control
• Modified original triple clamps.
• Smaller headlight and light frame.
• LED blinkers
• Discacciati calipers, brake slaves and rotors
• Fentubo hand-made brake hoses
• Discacciati brake cylinder – cnc machined radial pump
• S2R 1000 adjustable fork.
• Ohlins rear shocks
• Carbon fiber front mudguard
• Alpina Tubeless rims
• RAD adjustable rearsets
• Repositioned rear brake pump.
• Exhaust system 2 in 1 inox by Wolfman and RAD megaphone.
• Sandblasting and painting.
• Logo SSR Ducati

Source : https://ilducatista.wordpress.com

RADical Ducati – Cafe Veloce

The Wrenchmonkees are one of the most aesthetically tasteful and unique custom motorcycle builders in the world today, when you see a new Wrenchmonkees bike for the first time you can instantly see the design language of the Danish garage running through the build, almost like mechanical DNA.


This bike is one of my favourite builds yet from the Wrenchmonkees, it’s based on a Ducati 750ss but you’d be hard pressed to see any similarities to the original bike. All the 90s style fairings have been removed, the bright red paint has been stripped off and replaced with understated industrial metal hues, very much a signature of the garage.

 

The Monkee #20 is sitting on meaty looking Avon Distanza tires and has a hand-fabricated tank, seat, rear cowl and rear frame loop. The lights front and rear have all been replaced and the stock muffler was switched out for a burbling WM Megatron pipe.

Weighing in at just 160kgs (352lbs) and the Italian V-Twin produces a respectable 70+hp, making it a great handling bike with the power to weigh ratio of a vengeful leopard on meth-amphetamines.
Source : http://silodrome.com

Ducati 750SS / Monkee #20 by The Wrenchmonkees

A one-off officially-endorsed Ferrari motorcycle has been sold at auction, taking in 85,000 British pounds (US$137,700). That’s a hefty sum for a motorcycle, but far less from the initial reserve price of 180,000 pounds asked for when the bike was first up for auction in 2008.


The Ferrari motorcycle was designed and built by former MV Agusta engineer David Kay in 1995 as a tribute to the Italian car-maker’s founder, Enzo Ferrari. Kay received the blessing of Piero Ferrari, Enzo’s son, to use the company’s famous prancing horse logo.

The tribute bike is powered by a 900cc DOHC eight-valve Inline-Four engine with a five-speed transmission bolted on to a Reynolds 531 tube chassis. The aluminum body work was produced by Terry Hall, who also crafted the four megaphone-style exhausts (two on each side).

Suspension is comprised of Forcelle Italia upside-down forks while stopping power is provided by twin-piston Brembo brakes.
Source :  http://blog.motorcycle.com

One-Off Ferrari Tribute Motorcycle Sold for $137,700

The old BMW R100′s are in fashion these days and this last one is coming from the Spanish custom workshop of La Raiz Motorcycles. The restauration began by sourcing the original tank from the pre-seventies model, which was in perfect condition, with original green paint and found in…Germany! The bike was then stripped off and the grinding and cleaning process began. The handle bars were replaced with aftermarket ones, while the subframe was hand fabricated for that cool flat-seat looks.

The suspension and brakes were upgraded while the radical exhaust pipes are hand fabricated by La Raiz. When the bike finally got the knobby tires on, it completed the utilitarian “scrambler” looks that Spaniards were after. The R100 are renowned for their robustness and reliability, something like an Oak tree, hence the name. We love the simplicity of the build and the fact that “less is more” here. Brilliant bike…
Source: LaRaizMotorcycles Via http://bikerscafeblog.com

BMW R100 7,Oak by La Raiz Motorcycles

Touratech is a well known US company that offeres various aftermarket parts for your adventure motorcycle. Their latest project is based on the exciting new enduro BMW GS650 Sertao. By adding ergonomic upgrades, protection and extra luggage, Touratech made the already capable “beemer” into the weapon of choice for the wide open plains and those long camping trips in the wilderness.
If you need more info – visit Touratech.
Source : http://bikerscafeblog.com

BMW G650GS Sertao by Touratech

It seems like Greg Hageman can do no wrong at the moment. A few days ago, his retro-themed Yamaha XV1100 custom was a hit. And now his latest build, this radical XV920 Virago transformation, has just been showcased in Motorcycle Classics magazine.

Hageman’s strength is an unerring eye for visual balance and stance. For the XV920, he crafted a new rear subframe and installed a MotoLanna seat originally destined for a Yamaha SR500. The tank is a Benelli, but not just any old Benelli: it’s from a 1967 Wards Riverside Mojave, itself an interesting footnote in the annals of motorcycle history. At the behest of owner Mike Martens, it’s been painted in a variation of the classic Yamaha “Speed Block” graphics.




The forks have been lowered and fitted with Progressive Suspension springs; the wheels are powder-coated black DID rims with stainless steel spokes. The motor on the donor bike was strong, so Greg simply overhauled it and upgraded the twin Hitachi carbs with Dynojet internals. The exhaust system, however, is a trick two-into-two JAMA system by Laser Exhaust, terminated with Supertrapp mufflers. I’m told it sounds and performs as good as it looks.



More work has gone into this bike than we can detail here, so head over to the Motorcycle Classics website for the full story. Or check out Greg’s other builds on the Doc’s Chops site.
Images © Erick Runyon of Choppershotz. For commissions, bookings and fine art prints contact Erick here.

Yamaha Virago by Doc’s Chops

Nostalgia is a powerful emotion. And motorcycles are often about memories, as well as speed and aesthetics. The best retro throwbacks marry classic looks with modern performance, and this is a perfect example. It was built by Greg Hageman of Doc’s Chops, who also built one of the most popular machines we’ve ever featured—the 1982 Yamaha XV750 created for Cafe Racer TV.

So what was the idea behind this bike? “The owner had restored a Vincent back in the 70s,” says Greg, “and missed it after he sold it. I met him in Barber last year while riding my own XV750. He flagged me down and we exchanged numbers.” The owner is a young 70 years old.



This bike was originally going to be based on a 1982 XV920 that the client delivered to Doc’s Chops. “But after discussing what he wanted, I thought the XV1100 would be a better candidate,” says Greg. “The client wanted a bike he could really ride, cross country if necessary, and he wanted an upright riding position.”



Greg mounted the Loaded Gun rearsets in a more central position for this reason—but the bike has a very sporting ride. By raising the rear and lowering the front, Greg has removed some of the original Virago rake, but the XV1100 still has a long enough wheelbase to provide a smooth and comfortable ride. “Not sportbike handling at all, but similar handling to a stock new Bonneville, or Sportster.”



Greg also removed the stock Hitachi carbs and installed a 2-into-1 intake with a 2000 Harley CV carb. “The bike now has phenomenal bottom end torque,” says Greg, “and starts and runs smoothly. I’ve spent the last decade tuning Harleys at a dealer so I know these carbs inside and out: tuning was simple. Wicking the throttle on this thing will easily point the front tire to the moon.”
Images © Erick Runyon of Choppershotz. For commissions, bookings and fine art prints contact Erick here.



Specification
1994 Yamaha XV1100
Front suspension: Progressive Suspension springs, lowered 2 inches
Rear suspension: Air-adjustable Showas, top mounts relocated
Bars: Norman Hyde M bars
Tank: modified Yamaha 750
Seat: custom made pan upholstered by Lances Tops, Holiday Florida
Paint: Black with gold pinstripe by Moe Colors. (The custom decal stands for “Hageman Custom Motorcycles” to mimic the “HRD” Logo)
Brakes: Dual disc front end, drum disc rear
Front rim/tire 19-2.15, 100/90/19 Bridgestone BT45
Rear rim/tire 17-3.5 140/80/17 Bridgestone BT45
Acewell speedo
Converted to a 2 into 1 intake manifold, Harley-Davidson 40mm CV Carb
Exhaust, 2 into 1 with Norton Commando replica muffler
Lucas Replica Tail light
Frame modified and sidecovers custom fabbed
Loaded Gun rearsets, mid-mounted
Source : http://www.bikeexif.com

Doc’s Chops Yamaha XV1100