Belgian bike builder and enthusiast, Fred Krugger, was recently tasked with reimagining the Ducati XDiavel cruiser for The 2017 Bikers’ Classic, a motorcycle celebration that took place this past weekend. Thiverval, which takes its name from a race track near Paris, is a hulking, black and steel beast that stays true to the Ducati ideal while also fitting squarely in Krugger’s portfolio. Opting to leave the engine exposed, Krugger made the power source the focal point of his Ducati. A mix of gloss, matte finishes, and chrome make up the bulk of the ride, making it look like it was plucked from the screen during a showing of Sin City. The taillight stands out against the rest of the build, as the glowing trapezoid feels wholly futuristic. Whether this bike has a future after the conclusion of the show remains to be seen.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
