Speed Read: A custom Ducati Scrambler by XTR Pepo and more
The donor bikes for this week’s selection of tasty customs couldn’t be more diverse. First, XTR Pepo offers up a custom Ducati Scrambler. Then we feature a Royal Enfield Bullet 500 from Indonesia, a vintage Triumph TR6 Trophy from Down Under, and a Cyberpunk-inspired Kawasaki ER-6N.
Ducati Scrambler by XTR Pepo Pepo Rosell is no stranger to the Ducati brand. Not only did he work for a few Ducati importers, but he also started the Spanish workshop Radical Ducati, which pumped out scores of lithe, fast, Italian twins from his Spanish workshop. These days he runs under the XTR Pepo banner, and this custom Ducati Scrambler is his latest build.
XTR Pepo bikes have a distinct, performance-first style, which tends to dictate their final aesthetic. It?s a fantastic approach to building bikes that are stripped of anything unnecessary which almost guarantees a wonderful ride. The 2017-model Scrambler is no different, with Pepo upgrading the suspension, ergonomics, and engine.
To kick things off, Continental Conti Sport Attack 4 tires were spooned on and the front wheel was covered by a fender from a Scrambler Classic. The Kayaba forks were left alone, but the rear shock was upgraded to a YSS unit. Now sporting a custom spring rate, remote reservoir, and adjustability for rebound, compression (high and low speed), and preload, the back end is well planted.
Rizoma bars, Domino grips, a quick-action throttle, and XTR levers take care of the cockpit. Ducabike rear-set f...
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