916 Powered – Custom Ducati Cafe Racer

In America, Cafe Racer, Italy by Abhi2 Comments

Here’s an interesting custom build with “a nod to the classic cafe racer period of the early to mid 1970s.” Built around a modified Verlicchi frame and a 916 motor (with dry clutch, natch), it was completed last month and is now ready for another 3,500 miles before it’ll need a service.

Ducati Cafe Racer - Right Side

As you’d guess, there’s been plenty of work done – the seller claims that the engine puts out around 115 horsepower and that the bike weighs around 400 pounds. Almost all of the electrics have been relocated to the tail section, and it’s registered until next January. The work was done by REDBIKE, a company that made its name through motorcycle tours. After running a Ducati workshop in Italy for 9 years, they just added another workshop in Sacramento last year.

Ducati Cafe Racer - Rear Right

Find this custom Ducati cafe racer for sale here on Craigslist in Roseville, California for $12,000.

Ducati Cafe Racer - Left Side

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