Ducati Cucciolo

Ducati Cucciolo bicycle reproduction
There’s a story behind most interesting motorcycles, and so it is with this remarkable little machine. Between 1946 and 1948, Ducati produced the Cucciolo or ‘Puppy’, a motor-powered bicycle. In 2005, Mark Savory and Bill Johnson decided to create a modern interpretation of the Cucciolo, using a 48cc 2-stroke single cylinder and the frame from a Schwinn single-speed pushbike. The frame was rebuilt to incorporate a gas tank, repainted, and fitted with new wheels and hub assemblies. The result is delightful; it’s one of many unusual Ducati bike projects detailed on the riveting DucCutters website. [Thanks to Tracy M for bringing this to our attention.]

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Add a comment. | Posted on 6 May 2009 in Custom Motorcycles.

  • Justin SawFinger

    Very pretty, love the red. Would love something like this for nipping about beach side or lake side holiday villages.

  • JR

    Beautiful frame.

    4-stroke maybe??

  • Ben

    Is there any brake somewhere?

  • serre william

    bonjour ou peut ont acheter le cucciolo en france

  • http://www.bikeexif.com Chris Hunter

    I don’t think this is for sale in France, unfortunately. It’s a one-off.