Mega Thumper: Unik Edition scrambles the Suzuki DR Big

The Suzuki DR 800 S Big is the sort of bike no one would design today. It was the thumper to rule all thumpers, with a whopping 779 cc single-cylinder motor, long-travel suspension, a big front wheel and rally styling. That meant it was a little ridiculous, but sort of cool at the same time. Depending on your perspective, the DR…

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5 Essential Skills for Building Custom Motorcycles

There’s a huge difference between having the ability to bolt a few aftermarket parts onto a motorcycle and being a custom motorcycle builder. Building a truly custom motorcycle requires the ability to not only design something unique but to also have the skill to build it. That often means you’ll need a set of skills that will enable you to…

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Ducati reports strong 2020 despite COVID shutdowns

2020 proves a solid year for Ducati with positive cash flow Ducati has celebrated a strong 2020 in spite of the challenges of COVID, including a seven-week halt of production. 48,042 motorcycles were delivered to customers, which while down on the 2019 figure of 53,183, saw a €676 million turnover and €24 million in operating profit, equal to an operating…

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