The Ducati Monster might have been a parts bin special, but it was also a sales hit?and it’s easy to see why. Riders were enticed by its stripped down design, comfortable riding position and great engine. Designed by Miguel Galluzzi way back in 1993, the Monster all but saved Ducati from financial woe.
Ducati’s brand new Monster has lost some of the design elements that made the original so iconic?most notably its trellis frame. But this is a 2006-model Monster S2R 1000, and its owner is a fan of the classics. So when he decided it was time for a makeover, baking in some of that quintessential Monster DNA was a must.

He wanted to emphasize the simple trellis-framed naked bike layout, with a few tasteful design tweaks. So he called on Gas & Oil Bespoke Motorcycles in the Czech Republic to bring his vision to life. ?The customer is a big Ducati fan and he gave us some sweet instructions,? says Gas & Oil founder, Matej. ?The goal was to step away from the traditional ‘Ducati Red’ comfort zone, but still preserve typical Monster elements. We wanted to combine modern and classic into one machine.?

The Monster S2R left the factory with some tasty running gear: Marchesini wheels, big Brembo brake discs and fully adjustable Showa forks. The Gas & Oil team left all of this in place, but added new Dunlop Mutant tires, and a custom-made steel front fender in place of the original.
Just above it is a new LED headlight, suspended on custom brack...