Ducati 900 Supersport Matador by Radical Ducati

Radical Ducati is a Spanish workshop specialized in turning Ducati bikes into special one-of-a-kind motorcycles.
In the past months we have bumped into a few very interesting models created by this lively company, and their latest output is this fantastic ‘Matador’, based on a 1998 900 Supersport i.
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and powered by the original 904 cc Desmodue engine with electronic fuel injection.

Pepo Rosell and Ramon Reyes, the two owners of the workshop, have completely disassembled the entire body of the 900 Supersport: the frame has been modified, while the engine has undergone a thorough upgrading which included the addition of high compression heads and pistons and a lighter flywheel.

The exhaust system has been revised too, with the addition of 2-into-1 manifolds by Wolfman and a new end can by Spark, while a new air filter is supplied by MWR.
At the front the 900 Supersport Matador sports special ergal billet plates and riser as well as conical handlebars by Rizoma.
The head light was lifted from a HD V-Rod, which is perfectly integrated whole, while the minimalistic instrumentation is a small digital multifunction unit made by Aviacompositi Ages.

Then we have a carbon fiber front mudguard and a rear section borrowed by the Rad02 Corsa Evo kit, made of the same material but slightly modified to fit the purpose.
The original tank got modified as well and now uses a cool Lightech cap.
All wiring is concealed from view, while braking comes from a Brembo system with four-piston calipers.
Tires of choice would be the Pirelli Diablo Corsa.
More info and images can be found at the Radical Ducati’s official website, blog and facebook page.
Photo Javier Fuentes