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?View the full Walt Siegl’s Riviera Ducati photo gallery
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