Monster Tracker: Speedtractor?s Ducati M900
Just over a year ago, Speedtractor boss Matthew Roberts was tapped on the shoulder to become the head wrench for the Japanese outpost of a certain global custom brand.
We were big fans of Speedtractor?s off-kilter builds, and sadly assumed we?d see no more. But amazingly, the man finds the energy to wear two hats. And the proof is right here, with this razor-sharp custom Ducati M900 Monster.
It?s a one-of-a-kind bike with a unusual pseudo-military vibe. ?The client was looking for something unique and something Ducati,? Matthew tells us. ?A blend of scrambler and tracker elements, with a bit of a retro nod, but more timeless in design and execution than Ducati?s current models.?
The original plan was to lightly modify a new Scrambler Ducati. But as the discovery phase progressed, Speedtractor realized that not many of the Scrambler’s attributes were on the client’s ‘must keep’ list. A growing desire for a truly bespoke machine began to emerge.
?We?ve nothing against Ducati?s recent offerings,? explains Matthew. ?But we felt there?s was a good reason to explore the design potential of the early Monster M900.?
?The L-twin lump and the deep ?V? of the trellis frame are a sound basis to work from. And when it?s stripped of its tank and panels, it’s close to a blank moto-canvas.?
Speedtractor pulled no punches with the M900, replacing all of the bodywork with a monocoque unit inspired by the angles of the frame tubes. The new setup is made f...
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