1975 Ducati 860 GTE Custom
- SOLD
We all dream of building our very own proper
custom, yet many of us don't possess the skills, resources and
budget to see a true custom to life. It really takes a
combination of all the above, along with hours upon hours of
blood, sweat and more blood to pull of many of the finished
products we see more and more frequently these days. If you
can't do it yourself, you can always commission one from your
favorite builder, assuming he has the time and you have the
budget. Every now and then, one of those builds you drooled over
on BikeEXIF might actually go up for sale. Well, today is one of
those days.
The bike started its life as a 1975 Ducati 860
GTE. Much has been done to bring this classic up to date. The
Ducati bevel motor has been livened up with high compression
pistons and mild head work to put out roughly 80hp. By Rich
Lambrechts at DesmoPro. With a newly built engine, tunable
digital ignition, a significant weight reduction, and modern
suspension; you can keep up with modern bikes on the straights
and twisties.
The motogadget components and electric starter
means its as easy to live with as a modern bike as well. The
tank, tail and seat were hand made to suit the theme of blending
modern and classic. Paint is a Mercedes Benz Dark Grey and
Alpine White and all graphics are pinstriped by hand. Apart from
the tank, tail and hubs, all of the finishes are powder coat or
anodized and all hardware is stainless steel, so time and the
elements won't hurt the good looks over time.
The bike has been built with maintenance in mind
as well. The seat and tank can be removed without tools and,
from there all components can be easily accessed. No corners
were cut or compromises made in the building of this bike. It
was designed for both function and style without giving up
everyday usability.
In addition to the features on BikeEXIF and The
Bullitt, the 860 was invited to last year’s Handbuilt Show in
Austin, TX, it took second in the Pro Custom class at the Garage
Brewed Show in Cincinnati, OH and was featured at the inaugural
Forged Invitational in Jekyll Island, GA.
So here's your chance. Asking price is $30k USD
which is cheap considering the level of craftsmanship in this
build. It's also cheap considering that's basically the going
price for a stock Paul Smart SportClassic these days. If you're
interested in getting in touch, you can contact me at (912)
398-7848 or
[email protected]
This Bike Has Been SOLD
Specifications:
1975 Ducati 860 GTE
GSXR 750 Front forks and brake calipers
R6 rear shock
Ducati sport classic front hub and brake rotors
KLR650 rear hub and brake rotor
Custom PMP sprocket
Ducati 1098 rear caliper
17” Warp 9 aluminum supermoto rims
Pirelli Diablo Rosso II tires
Motogadget m-Unit solid state fuse box
Motogadget m-Lock
Motogadget Motoscope Pro digital dash
Motogadget m-Switches
Ignitech tunable digital ignition system
Antigravity Lithium Ion battery
Dominio throttle
Upgraded stator
Motor just rebuilt by Desmopro with high compression pistons and
mild head work
Custom tank, tail, seat and subframe
Shipping available through Bevel Heaven
anywhere in the lower 48 states for ~ $703
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