Could Ducati be building a street cruiser to compete against the likes of Harley-Davidson? That’s the rumor behind the so-called Ducati Vyper, which was started by a statement made by Ducati boss Claudio Domenicali, who revealed that Ducati is looking to branch out into a wider market. The 1400cc 170hp prototype is said to be already in running form, and has started preliminary tests at the Bologna factory.
The Vyper will feature a stroked version of the company’s Testastretta engine, and house it in Ducati’s signature steel-trellis frame. A 240 rear tire mounted onto a beefy hollow-section swing-arm is also believed to be on the new machine. Luca from Bar-Design has made some exclusive renders of the Ducati Vyper for Asphalt & Rubber, and if the original looks anything like this, we might just be believers in the Italian chopper concept.
The Vyper stems from a statement made by Claudio Domenicali in several interviews that hinted that was a possibility that Ducati could make a foray into a segment that Ducati has not competed in yet, in order to expand the range of motorcyclists riding the Ducati brand of motorcycle. Slated for release in 2010, the Vyper will make around 170hp, a boat-load of torque, and wear the standard Ducati trellis frame. It will also have a very low seat, which will contrast with the huge 240 rear tire.
It seems strange to think of Ducati as trying to compete with Harley-Davidson for the cruiser market, but the Italian brand may be able appeal to a younger crowd in a way that the American chopper brand cannot.
Luca Bar is a talented young Italian designer and member of the Motorcycle Design Association. He has published renderings for SoloMoto30, and competed in the “Design Your Dream Ducati” competition held by Ducati S.p.A. You can find his online portfolio at bar-design.net, and hopefully his future work here at Asphalt & Rubber.
Source: Motociclismo; Renders: Luca Bar-Design
Top 5 Related Posts:
- Ducati Trademarks “Diavel” Name in the UK
- 2012 Ducati Superbike 1199 Rendered by Luca Bar Design
- Ducati Scrambler Concepts by Luca Bar & Lusca Custom
- Ducati ST1200 Concept by Luca Bar Design – Teasing ST Owners Never Looked So Good
- Ducati Considering SuperSport Model
[...] streaming form, and has started origin tests at the metropolis factory. See the example post: Ducati Vyper Cruiser in 2010? Share and [...]
[...] Ducati Vyper Cruiser in 2010? – Asphalt & Rubber __________________ STEVE TENEBRINI || SQUAD19.CREATIVE UNION || CERDOBLOG [...]
Wow.
The ugliest Ducati (or Ducati project, sketch or whatsoever) I’ve ever seen, even taking in account the Indiana :-)
So I can’t believe it is true…
@tennilleking here’s the #ducati prototype cruiser for 2010 I was talking abt http://bit.ly/48uA8N
This is just silly: http://bit.ly/EK9L1
Cool – Ducati Viper Cruiser in 2010? http://bit.ly/cgMjh
[...] [...]
[...] me out, but I might skimp on the automobile itself so I can also afford a motorbike of some sort. Ducati’s Vyper costs, yeah, as much as both prolly two cars and two bikes alone, but it got me thinking, does [...]
This bike is exactly what the world is waiting for. In an age where we are plagued with speed cameras and are gambling against a prison sentence if you ride your sports bike to it full potential on the road. Get yourself one of these lowriders and just cruise…..
this bike is an absolute beast merrrt
oi shovelheadsteve stop crying about it and find some roads without speed cameras DUMBASS
Where is Ducati on this bike now, I’m hearing they are now taking orders.
Where can I find more information?
i just want one, price ? 165 hp, bring it on, i like to do some buttkinking,