The Archduke: Analog builds the ultimate KTM Super Duke
You’d be surprised at how many custom motorcycle builders ride ‘regular’ bikes day-to-day. Tony Prust over at Analog Motorcycles has an affinity for KTMs; he’s owned several over the years, and they’ve all been mostly stock.
?I have always wanted to build a custom KTM,? says Tony, ?but never had the opportunity, since my customers haven?t requested one as a donor bike, or it wouldn?t fit the design request. Granted I could have probably customized one I?ve owned, but I usually keep them somewhat unmolested and just focus on riding them as much as possible.?
One of Tony’s favorites was a 2007 model 990 Super Duke. ?I made brackets for luggage for it and racked up 20,000 miles over five or six years,? he says. ?I rode it long distance and around town. It was my daily rider. Perfect seating position, great handing, and plenty of power.? Tony eventually sold the 990 and bought a newer 1290 Super Duke?but couldn’t shake the feeling that the 990 had potential as a donor. Thankfully the opportunity eventually presented itself, via a repeat client: Rebel Yell Bourbon, a company that Analog has already built two giveaway bikes for.
?The parent company of Rebel Yell is Luxco,? explains Tony, ?and the owner?s son Andrew is an avid motorcycle enthusiast. Andrew contacted me when we started last year?s build for Rebel Yell, and asked if I would be interested in building a custom motorcycle for him personally.?
?He rides a Ducati Monster 79...
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