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The custom bikes built by Jeremie Duchampt seem to always excel in delivering that wow factor we all look for in a proper one-off. We’ve seen him put his skills to good use on several occasions thus far, and the results have left us utterly dumbfounded every single time. That being said, it’s time to revisit the Jerem Motorcycles portfolio and admire Monsieur Duchampt’s work once again.
In this case, the Frenchman used a Ducati 749 as the basis for his conversion, which started with a complete teardown and a clean-up of its trellis frame. The stock fairings got ditched and their associated mounting points on the skeleton would no longer be needed, so they’ve been eliminated along with the rear subframe. Then, Jeremie made a start on the fabrication work.
He came up with a replacement subframe to support the new bodywork that was to come, while also upgrading the rear suspension with a piggyback Ohlins shock absorber. The original Showa forks are still present at the front, but they’ve been rebuilt and fitted with high-grade internals for improved handling. Yet another big change took place in the unsprung sector.
There we find a pair of laced hoops taken from a SportClassic model, with grippy Michelin rubber hugging their chrome-plated rims at both ends. Jeremie had the brakes revamped for improved stopping power at both ends, fitting fresh hoses and an assortment of Brembo goodies. All the mods we’ve mentioned so far are undeniably enticing, but the cosmetic side of things is what drew our attention to this 749 cafe racer in the first place.
Our protagonist kept the stock fuel tank and front fender, but he installed a new fiberglass tail section with integrated LED lighting. The tail is topped with a custom seat that looks as stylish as it does comfortable, and a billet aluminum license plate holder can be spotted further back. At the front, there is a stunning cafe-style fairing fitted around an aftermarket LED headlight.
It’s adorned with a tinted windshield and thin rear-view mirrors inspired by those found on Panigale models. Further back in the cockpit, Jeremie added an aftermarket dial and fresh clip-ons, sporting premium Brembo master cylinders and snazzy grips. The engine’s internal workings were left mostly unchanged, but its exterior was embellished with transparent clutch and timing belt covers for visual appeal.
Red coolant hoses also make an appearance, and the desmodromic L-twin exhales through a bespoke exhaust system wrapped in heat-resistant paint. Last but not least, the motorcycle’s red colorway was inspired by the Panigale just like its winglet-type mirrors. Chrome plating and polished bare metal complement the red paint on the bodywork, while retro Ducati logos have been laid onto the gas tank.
He came up with a replacement subframe to support the new bodywork that was to come, while also upgrading the rear suspension with a piggyback Ohlins shock absorber. The original Showa forks are still present at the front, but they’ve been rebuilt and fitted with high-grade internals for improved handling. Yet another big change took place in the unsprung sector.
There we find a pair of laced hoops taken from a SportClassic model, with grippy Michelin rubber hugging their chrome-plated rims at both ends. Jeremie had the brakes revamped for improved stopping power at both ends, fitting fresh hoses and an assortment of Brembo goodies. All the mods we’ve mentioned so far are undeniably enticing, but the cosmetic side of things is what drew our attention to this 749 cafe racer in the first place.
Our protagonist kept the stock fuel tank and front fender, but he installed a new fiberglass tail section with integrated LED lighting. The tail is topped with a custom seat that looks as stylish as it does comfortable, and a billet aluminum license plate holder can be spotted further back. At the front, there is a stunning cafe-style fairing fitted around an aftermarket LED headlight.
It’s adorned with a tinted windshield and thin rear-view mirrors inspired by those found on Panigale models. Further back in the cockpit, Jeremie added an aftermarket dial and fresh clip-ons, sporting premium Brembo master cylinders and snazzy grips. The engine’s internal workings were left mostly unchanged, but its exterior was embellished with transparent clutch and timing belt covers for visual appeal.
Red coolant hoses also make an appearance, and the desmodromic L-twin exhales through a bespoke exhaust system wrapped in heat-resistant paint. Last but not least, the motorcycle’s red colorway was inspired by the Panigale just like its winglet-type mirrors. Chrome plating and polished bare metal complement the red paint on the bodywork, while retro Ducati logos have been laid onto the gas tank.
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