Speed Read, 22 November 2020
A Ducati 848 that pays homage to the classic 750 SuperSport, a lean, mean and green Triumph Thruxton RS, and an easy-going BMW R65 scrambler. Plus news that BSA are set to resume production.
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Can-Am Cafe: A Ducati 848 with dual nationality
If the name Mike Salek sounds familiar to you, you’ve probably been with us for the long haul. Because seven years ago, when retro Honda CB café racers were all the rage, Mike built an incredible example of the type that melted our servers. Then all went quiet. A few days ago, Mike got back…
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More Racer Than Cafe: NCT’s stunning Ducati 848 Evo
Superbikes don’t typically make us weak at the knees—but if we had to spring for something racy, it would probably be Italian. We wouldn’t say no to the 140 horsepower Ducati 848 Evo, for example. So when NCT Motorcycles told us they had just finished an 848, we assumed the bike had been crashed. But…
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“Le Caffage”: Ducati 848 by Apogee Motorworks
There’s a definite formula when it comes to customizing motorcycles. After all, there are only so many ways you can change the look of a bike without resorting to extreme (and expensive) fabrication. But there are a few builders who throw the rulebook out of the window, freely experimenting with new shapes and styles. In…
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