We?ve always had a thing for the machines that roll out of the deBolex Engineering workshop: they?re sleek, fast and exceptionally well made. Unfortunately for most of us, perfection at this level takes a long time to create, and deep pockets to purchase.
Shop founder Calum Pryce-Tidd and his right-hand man Des Francis have now switched their attention to a series of bikes with a limited production run. The series is based on the 147 hp Ducati Monster 1200 and, as the name suggests, just 25 will be built. Ten have been ordered already.

The principle is similar to what Singer is doing with Porsche 911s: the riding experience is elevated with higher spec components, and owners can tailor the machines to suit their tastes. The build time is around four weeks from the start of work. The two dB25s built so far look every bit as good as previous deBolex creations, with millimeter-perfect (and timeless) styling. The yellow bike is the prototype, with aluminum bodywork as the template, but the following 24 bikes will use even lighter carbon fiber.

?Our goal was to create a full fairing ?retro racer?,? says Calum. ?The one-off projects allowed us to develop skills and techniques that we?re now applying to the dB25 series.?
?The prototype was developed over a year and a half,? he adds, ?and we?ve now begun production of the first carbon fiber bikes.? Each motorcycle in the series will be made to order, with an extensive range of specifications and finishes to choose from?so no...