Flat track racing covers a whole spectrum of participation levels?from pro leagues to grassroots ‘run what ya brung’ events. And that’s great for the custom scene, because the looser the rules are, the more creative builders can get.
Christian Reier get his kicks on this rowdy Ducati Monster flat tracker. The 2001-model 900 i.e. might seem like an unlikely candidate for flat track racing, but the founder of Salzburg’s Reier Motors is unfazed. ?I love to ride flat track and I am a huge Ducati fan,? he states plainly.

His weapon of choice is an intriguing interpretation of the genre that not only looks bonkers, but ticks all the right boxes in terms of stance and ergonomics too. And the way that the overall design complements the Monster’s iconic trellis frame, makes it that much sweeter. But to convert the Ducati from roadster to flat tracker, Reier Motors first had to fettle its chassis. And that meant cramming a set of 19? race wheels in there.

At the back, the swingarm had to be extended to make room for a bigger wheel. A new rear rim was then laced to a KTM 1190 Adventure hub, and the shock swapped for a new one from HyperPro. Reier also installed a Brembo brake caliper with a floating disc out back, along with a custom brace to keep it stable.
The front wheel uses a Husqvarna TE450 hub, liberated of its brake disc mounting tabs. Reier also shaved the brake mounts off the OEM forks, treated the lowers to a blue titanium nitride coating...