The Ducati Monster 821, launched in 2014, is a part of the enduring Monster household that revolutionized the bare bike section. This practice iteration of that very same mannequin is the work of French builder Jérémie Duchampt, aka Jerem Bikes. Sporting drastically revised proportions and a vibrant new colour scheme it’s a far cry from Miguel Galluzzi’s authentic imaginative and prescient but this tradition Monster calls for simply as a lot consideration.
The 821 was hailed because the user-friendly Ducati Monster. Powered by the identical 8-valve V-twin discovered within the corresponding 12 months Hypermotard, it supplied Ducatista 107 manageable horses and a tune effectively suited to metropolis driving. The 821 additionally holds a major place within the Monster’s evergreen lineage because it was one of many final fashions to sport the enduring trellis body that was arguably the most effective options of Monster styling.
Past the showy colour scheme of this 821, a number of dramatic modifications are certain to lift the eyebrows of seasoned Monster followers. Amongst them is the closely modified rear finish.
In the beginning is a brand new subframe, or lack thereof. To create the brand new look Jérémie eliminated the conveniently bolt-on inventory subframe and changed it with considered one of his design. Jérémie’s Monoposto design makes use of a trellis construction that enhances the remainder of the body and provides ample energy to the construction. Atop the subframe sits a {custom} seat constructed for one. Upholstered by Yaya Brush Sellerie, it options two forms of cloth with contrasting stitching to create a glance that’s each elegant and trendy.
Beneath the seat are twin carbon and titanium-tipped mufflers by Firetorch. The brand new cans hold off a full stainless {custom} exhaust that makes use of pie-cut sections to achieve its vacation spot. The brand new system is harking back to the under-seat slung methods seen on lots of Ducati’s sportbikes and early mannequin Monsters. Along with the seat and exhaust the body can also be sporting a set of tiny Kellermann LED brake/flip alerts and a Motogadget keyless ignition fob built-in into its design.
One other of the drastic adjustments to this Monster’s rear is the conversion to a single-sided swingarm. Transplanted from a Monster 1200S it brings with it an Ohlins monoshock that additional simplifies issues. Each wheels are {custom} additions too, additionally hailing from the 1200S donor. Jérémie painstakingly machined and fabricated the elements to get them to mate with the 821. As soon as match he wrapped them in purposeful Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa rubber and rebuilt the forks and brakes to optimize their efficiency.
Though much less placing in its look the entrance finish of this 821 boasts loads of {custom} tweaks. The laundry checklist of {custom} elements contains new clip-ons, an LED headlight with halo DRL, tiny Kellerman flip alertsaftermarket grips, bar finish mirrors, controls by Accossato, and a trick Jerem Bikes plate figuring out this bike as Jérémie’s seventeenth creation. The adjustments proceed with a custom-made aluminum entrance fender, rear set footpegs from CNC Racing, and a bespoke stomach pan.
A {custom} Ducati isn’t full and not using a spattering of efficiency elements and this 821 is not any exception. the bike now advantages from a Ducabike hydraulic clutch conversion, GB Racing water pump, and CNC racing slave cylinder. There are additionally loads of carbon fiber engine parts to shave a number of grams from the curb weight and a trick see-through clutch cowl so onlookers can marvel on the oil tumbling round contained in the basket.
Finishing the work is a paint scheme that’s very onerous to overlook. The inventory Monster tank, fork legs, and subframe have been completed in vibrant Alpine Blue. Jérémie has paired the blue with a gold-painted chassis and gold anodized aftermarket additions for a refined end. Coined the ‘Icon’, this 821 is a daring assertion, and whereas some Ducatista might label it sacrilege, we expect it’s nothing wanting magnifico.
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