This One-Off Ducati Monster 821 From France Has Something of a Sports Car Vibe

As you might already know, the man behind it all goes by the name of Jeremie Duchampt. We’ve featured his work on autoevolution several times before, but the custom sorcery he’s able to pull off continues to fascinate us today. Case in point, this Ducati Monster 821 is a perfect blend of elegance and sporty cosmetic aggression, boasting all the tasty characteristics you’d want from a cutting-edge cafe racer.

Of course, the 821 comes with plenty of grunt and great running gear straight out of the box, so Jeremie didn’t have to worry about the mechanical side of things too much. He clearly went to town with the aesthetics, though, and his creation was dubbed the Icon somewhere along the way. Without further ado, let’s dive right in for a close examination of this mouth-watering bespoke Duc.

The project’s author first got the ball rolling at the back, deleting the stock subframe in favor of a much shorter unit built from scratch. His trellis framework tightens up the Monster’s rear-end proportions significantly, while supporting a svelte bobber-style seat pan nicely angled upward. As for the gorgeous saddle perched up top, it is the incredible work of Yaya Brush Sellerie.

You’ll find perforated black leather on the sides and Alcantara up top, all seamlessly stitched together with blue thread. Kellermann LED have also been attached to the new subframe, doing double duty as taillights and turn signals. Then there are those snazzy under-seat mufflers, supported by tailor-made mounting hardware and mated to the OEM exhaust headers via bespoke plumbing. Rear-end suspension duties are handled by a fresh piggyback shock absorber from Ohlins.

Down low, this bad boy connects to the repurposed single-sided swingarm of a Monster 1200S – yet another nice touch showcasing Jeremie’s modding abilities. After fitting the replacement swingarm, he decided to also use the Y-spoked wheels of the 1200S on his build. Their rims got cloaked in grippy Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa tires fore and aft, with the builder’s name boldly painted in white on their sidewalls.

The Icon still employs the original Brembo calipers, but they’ve been revamped and are now paired with aftermarket brake rotors on both ends. We spot the Monster 821’s standard inverted forks at the front, joined by a compact aluminum fender that’s been fabricated in-house. Right behind the front wheel, you’ll notice a sporty belly pan bringing the motorcycle’s updated attire full circle.

Youthful coolant hoses and a GB Racing water pump make an appearance, as well, along with a Ducabike hydraulic clutch and a CNC Racing clutch slave cylinder. The build was coming together rather nicely with all the aforementioned goodies in place, but Jeremie still had a fair bit of work ahead of him. His next port of call was the 821’s cockpit area, where the only remaining factory parts are the switches and instrumentation.

Otherwise, we’re greeted by a pair of clip-on handlebars outfitted with stylish grips and billet aluminum bar-end mirrors. The clip-ons come equipped with Accossato control levers and CNC-machined fluid reservoirs, as well. Premium rearsets from CNC Racing round out the Icon’s ergonomic package, setting it up for its new life as a one-off cafe racer. Let’s turn our attention back to the front end for a minute, though.

Handmade brackets were used to install a bright LED headlamp, which is flanked by a tiny pair of Kellermann blinkers. After he’d fitted all the little add-ons and accessories, Monsieur Duchampt turned his attention to the paintwork. He needed something vibrant to echo the creature’s personality, and the color combo he went with is as striking as it is simple.

For the fuel tank, forks, and subframe, the mastermind at Jerem Motorcycles employed a shiny coat of blue that looks absolutely delicious. On the other hand, the main trestle frame, brake calipers, and various other bits have all been painted gold for contrast. Elsewhere, this reworked Ducati Monster is a matter of stealthy black finishes and exposed carbon fiber, with everything coming together in seamless fashion.

Now then, it’s not hard to see why we speak so highly of Jeremie Duchampt’s work. With incredible masterpieces like the Icon in his repertoire, he will soon be regarded as one of the finest bike-building specialists in all of France. A craftsman of his caliber is sure to have a very bright future if he keeps up the good work, and something tells us he’s not planning to hit the brakes anytime soon!