Brothers Mike and Peter Müller of Federal’s Chicago outpost weren’t aiming for a particular style when they tore into the 2013-model Duke. Instead, they set out to trim it down drastically.
?The goal was to eliminate as much of the bulk?and plastic?as possible,? explains Federal director, Shaun Brandt, from his HQ in Canada.

The KTM’s original fuel tank stayed behind. But without the stock shrouds, it was left full of mounting holes. So Federal set about the arduous task of filling and smoothing it all out.
Out back is a custom-made subframe and seat, designed to be kicked-up and as short as possible. The seat upholstery is particularly neat, done with a mix of leather and suede. Hiding underneath is a svelte Lithium-ion battery from Antigravity.
Strategically-placed LEDs handle tail light and turn signal duties. And daily riders can rejoice: Federal even fitted fenders at both ends.
When it was time to paint, Federal picked a super-classy scheme: white, with a paler orange for the frame than we see on modern KTMs. But something was missing.
?We always try to incorporate some sort of nod to the past on our builds,? says Shaun, ?which I struggled with for a while.?

?It was easy: the rear end sits high, tight, and extra short, like Daisy Duke’s cutoff jean shorts,? quips Shaun.
Just like the Dukes of Hazzard, Federal’s KTM is loud and reckless. And hopefully a sign of things to come.
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