The Ducati 998 Motorcycle is an iconic bike in its own right, but it’s also a platform just begging to be customized. That’s where Upcycle Motor Garage comes in. Johnny Nguyen from California’s Upcycle Motor Garage has once again–looking at you UMG Suzuki GS650 Beach Cruiser–taken a bike we were already in love with, in this case the Ducati 998, and transformed it into something otherworldly with the Upcycle Motor Garage Ducati 998 Retro Sportbike you see here. Equal parts cafe racer, bobber, scrambler and tracker, this bike combines the angular and familiar Ducatti tubular structure and tank with new paint schemes and fiberglass pieces to create a bike that feels familiar while still being completely different. As if that wasn’t enough, out at the back, the completely re-worked rear frame forms a stubby tail with a low exhaust that supports the six-spoke white wheels and the waffle-weave brown leather seat that matches the grips. If you want a bike with modern performance and retro style that’s unlike anything else on the road, this is it.
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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.
