Photo: Shelly Mosman via Rocket Garage
Who would’ve thought Bologna’s fiend could look so good in bespoke cafe racer form?
The custom two-wheeler you see here is a one-man undertaking based on a 1978 Ducati 900GTS. From the factory, Bologna’s creation packs an air-cooled SOHC L-twin colossus that prides itself with two valves per cylinder head and a generous displacement of 864cc.
At approximately 7,200 rpm, this piece of Italian machinery will be more than happy to generate as much as 65 hp. The four-stroke engine also produces a torque output of up to 54 pound-feet (73 Nm) at about 4,000 rpm. A five-speed gearbox is tasked with handing the mill’s unforgiving force over to the rear wheel by means of a chain final drive.
Ultimately, this state of affairs enables the 900GTS to run the quarter-mile in just 13.1 seconds, while the top speed is generously rated at 121 mph (195 kph). Now, the mastermind behind this tastefully modified behemoth goes by the name of Nick Huber. He is an ambitious motorcycle enthusiast who spends his free time customizing bikes of all shapes and sizes.
The moto guru kicked the transformation off by removing the machine’s original gas tank to make room for a custom alternative that looks seriously rad. To bring about those sweet cafe racer vibes, you will find curvy knee dents sculpted on both sides of this magnificent aluminum unit.
As soon as the new fuel chamber was installed, Huber turned his attention to the rear end, where the stock tail and seat have been replaced by a classy leather saddle sitting atop a tweaked subframe module. Additionally, a pair of round items fill the empty space where you’d normally see the bike’s angular side panels.
Although the beast’s headlight and taillight were retained, its chunky turn signals have been discarded. In their stead, Huber proceeded to equip an assortment of aftermarket counterparts to achieve the clutter-free aesthetic he was after. Last but not least, the cockpit features a set of clip-on handlebars from Tomaselli’s catalogue.
At approximately 7,200 rpm, this piece of Italian machinery will be more than happy to generate as much as 65 hp. The four-stroke engine also produces a torque output of up to 54 pound-feet (73 Nm) at about 4,000 rpm. A five-speed gearbox is tasked with handing the mill’s unforgiving force over to the rear wheel by means of a chain final drive.
Ultimately, this state of affairs enables the 900GTS to run the quarter-mile in just 13.1 seconds, while the top speed is generously rated at 121 mph (195 kph). Now, the mastermind behind this tastefully modified behemoth goes by the name of Nick Huber. He is an ambitious motorcycle enthusiast who spends his free time customizing bikes of all shapes and sizes.
The moto guru kicked the transformation off by removing the machine’s original gas tank to make room for a custom alternative that looks seriously rad. To bring about those sweet cafe racer vibes, you will find curvy knee dents sculpted on both sides of this magnificent aluminum unit.
As soon as the new fuel chamber was installed, Huber turned his attention to the rear end, where the stock tail and seat have been replaced by a classy leather saddle sitting atop a tweaked subframe module. Additionally, a pair of round items fill the empty space where you’d normally see the bike’s angular side panels.
Although the beast’s headlight and taillight were retained, its chunky turn signals have been discarded. In their stead, Huber proceeded to equip an assortment of aftermarket counterparts to achieve the clutter-free aesthetic he was after. Last but not least, the cockpit features a set of clip-on handlebars from Tomaselli’s catalogue.
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