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To be fair, there’s some genuine talent housed under Ellaspede’s roof!
Let’s set things straight; the Aussies over at Ellaspede are no strangers to the graceful realm of bespoke two-wheelers. Besides retailing a selection of top-shelf aftermarket parts from the industry’s most reputed manufacturers, Brisbane’s moto experts also specialize in the glorious art of motorcycle customization.
A little while back, we visited their magnificent portfolio to admire an outlandish Ducati 900SS with futuristic vibes. This time around, we’ll be diving in for a closer analysis of yet another one-off masterpiece brewed on Ellaspede’s premises. The creature in question is based on a 2008 model in Ducati’s ferocious 848 range – a spectacular piece of machinery crafted during the last few months of 2018.
The donor is powered by a malicious DOHC L-twin monstrosity, with a desmodromic valvetrain and a healthy displacement of 848cc. This nasty animal is fully capable of summoning up to 134 feral ponies at 10,000 rpm, along with 71 pound-feet (96 Nm) of crushing twist at approximately 8,250 revs. A six-speed gearbox carries the powerplant’s oomph over to the rear 17-inch hoop via a chain final drive, leading to a generous top speed of 160 mph (257 kph).
Ellaspede’s pros kicked things off by discarding the bike’s standard bodywork to expose its brutally gorgeous mill and handsome trellis frame. The following step consisted in removing unnecessary mounting points and brackets to bring about a neat aesthetic that’ll make any moto-loving petrolhead weak at the knees.
Next, the team proceeded to tweak the subframe, incorporating an LED lighting strip and a stealthy exhaust system that keeps things looking tidy. The modified module supports an elegant tan leather saddle, sitting atop a one-off seat pan. On the other end, we notice a fresh headlight bracket hugging an LED component, as well as a pair of new clip-ons, M-Blaze bar-end turn signals from Motogadget and a custom front fender that rounds out the cosmetic wizardry.
Lastly, the specialists over at Bike Therapy were tasked with remapping the ECU to suit the bespoke exhaust. All things considered, this is what we’d call a staggering transformation!
A little while back, we visited their magnificent portfolio to admire an outlandish Ducati 900SS with futuristic vibes. This time around, we’ll be diving in for a closer analysis of yet another one-off masterpiece brewed on Ellaspede’s premises. The creature in question is based on a 2008 model in Ducati’s ferocious 848 range – a spectacular piece of machinery crafted during the last few months of 2018.
The donor is powered by a malicious DOHC L-twin monstrosity, with a desmodromic valvetrain and a healthy displacement of 848cc. This nasty animal is fully capable of summoning up to 134 feral ponies at 10,000 rpm, along with 71 pound-feet (96 Nm) of crushing twist at approximately 8,250 revs. A six-speed gearbox carries the powerplant’s oomph over to the rear 17-inch hoop via a chain final drive, leading to a generous top speed of 160 mph (257 kph).
Ellaspede’s pros kicked things off by discarding the bike’s standard bodywork to expose its brutally gorgeous mill and handsome trellis frame. The following step consisted in removing unnecessary mounting points and brackets to bring about a neat aesthetic that’ll make any moto-loving petrolhead weak at the knees.
Next, the team proceeded to tweak the subframe, incorporating an LED lighting strip and a stealthy exhaust system that keeps things looking tidy. The modified module supports an elegant tan leather saddle, sitting atop a one-off seat pan. On the other end, we notice a fresh headlight bracket hugging an LED component, as well as a pair of new clip-ons, M-Blaze bar-end turn signals from Motogadget and a custom front fender that rounds out the cosmetic wizardry.
Lastly, the specialists over at Bike Therapy were tasked with remapping the ECU to suit the bespoke exhaust. All things considered, this is what we’d call a staggering transformation!
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