Maybe I’m just arriving late to the party, but holy guacamole this Ducati 1199 Panigale S retro-moderned build by MotoPuro is pretty rad…  The Ducati Elite II was built by MotoPuro, a Ducati dealership located in the netherlands (website).  Most everything is custom- exhaust, rear sets, subframe (the Panigale is “frameless” as they say, after all), wheels…  Tribute to Ducati 200 Elite , bj 1959 Based on Ducati 1199 Panigale S Custom made Terellis rear-subframe Custom made rear seat Custom made alu parts DPNS Custom made Kineo spoke wheels Custom made QD… Continue Reading »

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Maybe I’m just arriving late to the party, but holy guacamole this Ducati 1199 Panigale S retro-moderned build by MotoPuro is pretty rad…  The Ducati Elite II was built by MotoPuro, a Ducati dealership located in the netherlands (website).  Most everything is custom- exhaust, rear sets, subframe (the Panigale is “frameless” as they say, after all), wheels…  Tribute to Ducati 200 Elite , bj 1959 Based on Ducati 1199 Panigale S Custom made Terellis rear-subframe Custom made rear seat Custom made alu parts DPNS Custom made Kineo spoke wheels Custom made QD… Continue Reading »

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My best buddy Chris randomly drove down to Portland, with his bike in the back of the van, to spend my birthday weekend with me. How awesome is that? Here’s a review of our adventures.

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It’s really cool seeing other retro-ish Monster builds out there. Simone de Ranieri from Pisa, Italy sent me these photos of his Ducati Monster build.  Much like the beginnings of my bike, his was a little rough around the edges.  Definitely something to be excited about in the ‘after’ state, however.  Here are some photos from the process.  Nice 60’s style Ducati logo. Gotta dig the black accents on the bottom part of the tank that give it slightly different (unique) lines when back on the bike. Build pic slideshow- Thanks for sending,… Continue Reading »

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Are you one of those lucky folks who rides motorcycles and also dates someone who shares the same passion? Did you neglect to shop for Valentine’s Day? Or perhaps you’re stretched a little thin right now and need a cost-free gesture? Here’s a variety of options depending on your last minute V-Day needs.

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A girl and her Monster- photographs by Wioletta Hain. Sylwia Helwich aka Ginger with her Monster 620.  [ Sylwia on facebook | more tagged Ducati Monster ]

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A girl and her Monster- photographs by Wioletta Hain. Sylwia Helwich aka Ginger with her Monster 620.  [ Sylwia on facebook | more tagged Ducati Monster ]

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Epic road trip through snow and ice to the One Moto Show in Portland, Oregon.

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We’re not in SoCal anymore.

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Over two long years, with help from so many amazing people, I’ve finally got the Monster on the road. Here are photos from my first real ride to Campo, CA.

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