Every now and then we get news from New Hampshire about some new bike coming out of Walt Siegl’s workshop. And every time it’s an eyecandy. Let’s take this custom Ducati 900SS for instance, called Riviera Ducati: Walt has been working hard on this project for 4 months, day and night, and this is the outstanding result. The engine derives from a 900SS air cooled V-twin, whose displacement has been increased up to 944cc thanks to a special kit. Walt, a well-known old-school master craftsman, has built the chrome-moly chassis and the carbon-kevlar fuel tank as well.

Other special bits are the stainless steel exhaust system and the aluminium footpegs. Front forks comes from Triumph, while the swing arm can fit an Öhlins dual shock absorber. Marchesini wheels and Brembo calipers were lifted from a Ducati 999. Motogadget’s instruments are essential, with simple in-built speedometer and rev counter. The final outcome is a compact and muscular special, with vintage aesthetics and a Cafe Racer flair to it. What else could you wish for?

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In an example of lovely, pure workmanship, here is the Riviera 2008 café racer from Walt Siegl. The bike brings to mind style and class of bygone days, in delicate but robust workmanship. Something for Sunday afternoon outings, we should think. For a closer look at some Walt Siegl’s motorcycle masterpieces, check out the custom bike builder’s site.

Source | Motosblog.fr

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