Photo: Greaser Garage
For a lot of custom motorcycle builders out there, the idea of modifying a Ducati SportClassic irreversibly is downright inconceivable. Some individuals aren’t that fazed, though, and it’s hard to argue with the results when they look as good as the caffeinated one-off shown above. Starting with its origin, this custom head-turner is the work of Greaser Garage over in Genoa, Italy.
The shop’s incredible projects have garnered attention far and wide over the years, so there isn’t much need for a formal introduction here. For the build we’re about to look at, their starting point was a GT1000 model from Ducati’s ill-fated SportClassic range. These machines are well on their way to cult classic status, and Greaser made a pretty brave move in taking the GT to the custom realm.
As a quick run-through of its technical specs, the Duc comes with an air-cooled 992cc L-twin motor good for up to 92 hp. The desmodromic powerhouse is rather torquey, as well, producing a respectable 67 pound-feet (91 Nm) of twist at 6,000 rpm. Without further ado, let’s go ahead and see how Greaser’s customization procedure has unfolded from start to finish.
Of course, the most notable changes took place in the bodywork department. The Italians kicked things off by deleting the GT1000’s original outfit in its entirety, then they proceeded to shape the replacement garments from scratch. Among them, you’ll find a gorgeous front fairing with vintage 750SS vibes, flowing back to a custom fuel tank and a neat cafe racer tail unit.
All these bits and pieces come together to give the impression of a monocoque structure, in a similar way to the limited-edition Ducati MH900e. The tail section is perched on a looped handmade subframe, whose flanks are enclosed by a pair of triangular side covers. Furthermore, there is an LED lighting strip embedded into the rearmost portion of the subframe tubing, and the front fairing surrounds a yellow-tinted headlamp.
Mind you, the crew at Greaser Garage hasn’t overlooked the powertrain sector. They installed a curvy MASS exhaust system, shaped out of stainless-steel and running a two-into-one layout. Besides that, the motorcycle received a new dry clutch of aftermarket origin, complete with a transparent cover revealing a red-anodized pressure plate. The brakes and suspension have, by contrast, remained pretty much unchanged during the overhaul.
Up in the cockpit area, we come across a Motogadget Chronoclassic dial center-stage, flanked by Tommaselli clip-ons with Brembo control levers. The final piece of the puzzle had to do with the creature’s color scheme, and the livery applied by Greaser’s experts is genuinely breathtaking to say the least! It’s a delightful combination of blue and silver guaranteed to get this GT1000 noticed wherever it rides.
As a quick run-through of its technical specs, the Duc comes with an air-cooled 992cc L-twin motor good for up to 92 hp. The desmodromic powerhouse is rather torquey, as well, producing a respectable 67 pound-feet (91 Nm) of twist at 6,000 rpm. Without further ado, let’s go ahead and see how Greaser’s customization procedure has unfolded from start to finish.
Of course, the most notable changes took place in the bodywork department. The Italians kicked things off by deleting the GT1000’s original outfit in its entirety, then they proceeded to shape the replacement garments from scratch. Among them, you’ll find a gorgeous front fairing with vintage 750SS vibes, flowing back to a custom fuel tank and a neat cafe racer tail unit.
All these bits and pieces come together to give the impression of a monocoque structure, in a similar way to the limited-edition Ducati MH900e. The tail section is perched on a looped handmade subframe, whose flanks are enclosed by a pair of triangular side covers. Furthermore, there is an LED lighting strip embedded into the rearmost portion of the subframe tubing, and the front fairing surrounds a yellow-tinted headlamp.
Mind you, the crew at Greaser Garage hasn’t overlooked the powertrain sector. They installed a curvy MASS exhaust system, shaped out of stainless-steel and running a two-into-one layout. Besides that, the motorcycle received a new dry clutch of aftermarket origin, complete with a transparent cover revealing a red-anodized pressure plate. The brakes and suspension have, by contrast, remained pretty much unchanged during the overhaul.
Up in the cockpit area, we come across a Motogadget Chronoclassic dial center-stage, flanked by Tommaselli clip-ons with Brembo control levers. The final piece of the puzzle had to do with the creature’s color scheme, and the livery applied by Greaser’s experts is genuinely breathtaking to say the least! It’s a delightful combination of blue and silver guaranteed to get this GT1000 noticed wherever it rides.
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