One-Off Ducati Monster S2R 1000 Takes the Cafe Racer Game to the Next Level

As we’ve already talked about Jeremie’s professional background before, let’s cut to the chase and examine one of the latest projects he indulged in. This breathtaking cafe racer does an excellent job at demonstrating what Jerem Motorcycles can accomplish, and it all started with a Ducati Monster S2R 1000. Now, that’s a great basis for customization if there ever was one, thanks in no small part to its powerplant.

The S2R 1000 is put in motion by a 992cc desmodromic L-twin paired with a dry clutch and a six-speed transmission. At 8,000 rpm, the fuel-injected powerplant is capable of mustering up to 95 ponies, along with a healthy torque output of 70 pound-feet (95 Nm) lower down the rev range. This grunt moves a dry weight of 392 pounds (178 kg), and it’s complemented by high-grade running gear all-round.

For suspension duties, the S2R employs inverted 43 mm (1.7-inch) Showa forks and an adjustable Sachs monoshock with progressive linkage. Stopping power is the product of dual 320 mm (12.6-inch) brake discs and four-piston Brembo calipers at the front. Out back, there is a 245 mm (9.7-inch) rotor pinched by a twin-piston caliper, and the whole shebang rides on five-spoke Marchesini hoops.

With the Monster delivered to his garage and taken apart, Jeremie decided to take its original suspension hardware out of the equation. It might’ve done a great job at keeping the Duc nice and planted, but the Showa forks were no match for a beefy pair of 50 mm (two-inch) Marzocchi modules. These bad boys came from a Diavel AMG Special Edition, and the bike’s rear end received just as much attention.

After modifying the swingarm and replacing the stock subframe with a handmade alternative, our protagonist addressed the suspension. He fitted a piggyback WP shock absorber with full adjustability, thus pushing the S2R’s handling to a new level. Moving back to the front end for a minute, we notice USV Racing triple clamps firmly holding the Marzocchi forks where they belong.

Radial Brembo calipers are located where the standard units had once been, squeezing a fresh set of floating rotors from the same brand. Braided stainless-steel brake lines complete the package, courtesy of Exact Engineering. The unmistakable Marchesini hoops are still present, wearing premium Diablo Rosso Corsa II rubber from Pirelli. Let’s see what sort of wizardry took place in the bodywork department.

The motorcycle still makes use of the stock fuel tank, but all the other factory garments were promptly eliminated during the initial teardown. Its replacement fenders are a mixed bag, with a Diavel 1260’s item placed up north and accompanied by a bespoke rear wheel hugger. You’ll notice a secondary mudguard of sorts at the back, hanging on to a swingarm-mounted license plate bracket. Paolo Tex lent a helping hand with the other bits.

Not only did he build a striking belly pan, but he also came up with the cafe-style overalls found up top. The front end is home to a simple, yet gorgeous fairing that surrounds a Koso LED headlight, and the Monster gas tank is now paired with a pointy tail section in seamless fashion. Multi-function LEDs are fitted on each side of the tail, but then there is that stylish solo seat installed further ahead.

It is the work of Yaya Brush & Upholstery, featuring perforated leather around the edges and black Alcantara up top. Moreover, the stitching is beautifully color-matched to the specimen’s teal livery, in itself a nod to Paul Smart along with the accompanying silver hue. Take a look at the cockpit area, and you’ll be greeted by clip-on handlebars with bar-end mirrors, as well as an aftermarket tachometer kept in a carbon fiber housing.

Last but not least, we arrive at the powertrain-related work performed by Jeremie. He blessed the twin-cylinder mill with a complete refurbishment internally, while also wrapping its exterior in a stealthy layer of heat-resistant paint. One may find a transparent clutch cover on the right-hand side, and the hefty OEM mufflers were swapped with a single (and much smaller) Termignoni part.

Each and every mod performed here is absolutely top-notch, right down to the discreet billet aluminum brackets holding the front fairing and headlamp in place. Just like he’d done on so many other builds in the past, Jeremie Duchampt has once again proven he can hang with the big boys of the custom bike world. Needless to say, we’re beyond excited to see what the Jerem Motorcycles will be getting up to in the future.