Ducati Café Racer from STG Tracker…
In 2010, the Ducati Multistrada 1200S appeared, a two-wheeled multi-tool packing the 1198cc Testastretta V-twin from the company’s 1198 superbike. For this application, the engine was tuned for smoother power delivery, resulting in 150 bhp, 87.5 lb-ft of torque, and a top speed of 155 mph.
Cycle World called the new Multistrada a “ferocious, high-tech, multi-surface, all-day touring machine,” while MCN fell in love with the bike’s revolutionary new riding mode system, which adjusted power delivery, suspension settings, and traction control on the fly:
“In Sport mode, the Ducati Multistrada 1200 handles — truly — like an 1198 superbike (albeit one with a high up riding position and wide bars); in Enduro mode, it’s tolerable off-road, with everything in between. The Ducati Multistrada’s unique adjustability means anything (almost) is possible.” –MCN
Marcelo Obarrio of Argentina’s STG Tracker had this 2011 Multistrada roll into his workshop after a wreck:
“The bike’s frame and suspension were undamaged, but everything else was useless (plastics, seat, silencer, handlebar, etc.). So [the customer] told us to make something fun and different with it.”
Marcelo and crew decide to unleash the superbike spirit hiding inside the wrecked Duc, giving it the style and trappings of a modern-retro café racer — a 150-hp machine that would astound the old boys at the Ace Café.
The bike is now sitting on Öhlins forks courtesy of a Ducati Panigale 1199S, held in place by custom CNC yokes and outfitted with Brembo brakes. Other custom CNC parts include the fuel pump bracket, footpegs, and foot controls. A trellis subframe was fabricated to match the signature latticework design of the Duc chassis, both powder-coated a delicious candy red.
The gas tank was completely custom-fabricated for the build by metal magician Hernan Alco, with a pop-up gas cap and the old-school Ducati logo painted beneath a layer of clear coat. The carbon seat cowl — like all the carbon parts on the bike — was custom-made for the project, featuring an alcantara leather seat with Lamborghini-inspired stitching.
All in all, this wrecked Multistrada has been transformed into a highly potent Italian café racer — a 150-hp weapon the old Ton-up Boys would be crawling over each other to test-ride around London’s storied North Circular Road.
“You have to hold strong to the handlebar. With 150hp and weight reduction it’s an unleashed beast.”
Below, we talk to headman Marcelo Obarrio for more details on this Ducati café racer, with photos courtesy of Darío Rodriguez (@darirdz). Enjoy!
Ducati Multistrada Café Racer: Builder Interview
• What’s the make, model, and year of the donor bike?
Ducati Multistrada 1200S, 2011.
• Why was this bike built? (Customer project, company promotion, personal, etc.)
The customer brought this bike in after he crashed it on the road. The bike’s frame and suspension were undamaged, but everything else was useless (plastics, seat, silencer, handlebar, etc.). So he told us to make something fun and different with it.
• What was the design concept and what influenced the build?
The idea was to transform the bike into something totally different, inspired by many Ducati Monster builds.
• What custom work was done to the bike?
We replaced the front fork with a Ducati Panigale 1199S Öhlins, custom-made CNC aluminium top clamp, clip-on handlebars, Brembo calipers.
Fabricated the rear subframe, then painted both subframes in candy red powder coat.
Made an aluminium tank with pop-up gas cap. We left a gap in the end of it so the head cylinder is exposed, as well as the CNC aluminium fuel pump bracket. Then clear coated, with Ducati’s painted logo.
Custom-made CNC footpegs and brake/shifter rear levers.
All carbon fiber parts are custom-made, not bought from any upgrade kit.
New stainless steel exhaust with SC Project muffler.
Made a radiator cover.
All new LED front light, rear with position / stop / blinkers integrated.
Carbon fiber seat cowl with Alcantara leather seat, stitches inspired by Lamborghini’s design.
The front mudguard is the original with custom-made stainless steel brackets.
• Can you tell us what it’s like to ride?
You have to hold strong to the handlebar. With 150hp and weight reduction it’s an unleashed beast.
• Was there anything done during this build that you are particularly proud of?
Definitely the tank. The way the shape makes it look as if it’s an old bike.
• Is there anyone you’d like to thank?
Hernan Alco for the tank shaping: @hernan_alco
Darío Rodriguez for the photos / film: @darirdz
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But but but it DOESN’T HAVE A REAR FENDER!! I could never ride that! What if something needed fending? What if my pants got mud on them? Oh noes!
(seriously, beautiful bike!)
Finally a real Badass! So many restomods and bikes modified with some add-ons and this one comes along, Simple and Clean yet Radical. VIVA Radical Ducati !
Great looking bike. Aside from the hideous shit welding on the subframe, and weird transition at the exhaust collector, it looks like a great bike.
The panels in the main frame trellis shouldn’t be there or at least be carbon fiber. And just my preference but analog instruments would be more ” cafe “. Wish I could afford one.
Anyone else sees an oversized Monster?