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Kelevra Ducati S4R Cafe Racer

This Ducati Monster S4R based 'Kelevra', took out first prize for best Cafe Racer at the 2012 EICMA, Inspired by the lines of the Manx Norton, the Monster's factory bodywork has been replaced by custom made South Garage fiberglass components. The new bodywork transforms the Monster into a classicly styled Cafe Racer as well as revealing more of the S4R's beautiful engine. The Kelevra's tank is 5cm wider than the original to match the width of the Monsters trellis frame. This change in width has also resulted in a larger fuel capacity even though the overall dimensions are smaller than the original. The tail section is again inspired by classic Cafe Racer styling. A wasp tail, single saddle seat that sits 6cm higher than the stock unit, matches the lines of the Kelevra's new tank while also leveling the bodywork with the road.

Installing the new tank necessitated the removal of the bikes stock airbox which South Garage replaced with intake ducts attached directly to each throttle body. The Kelevra's 2-into-1 stainless steel exhaust features around 70 individual, hand welded components. Designed and constructed by workshop metalsmith Fabrizio, the two headers snake their way around the Monsters engine before merging at a reverse Megaphone muffler. To manage the changes in airflow from these modifications South Garage remapped the bikes ECU to "optimise power". With a output figure of 113 bhp (83.4kW) from the S4R's 996cc, 90 ° twin the Kelevra is capable of eye watering 10.8 second quarter mile runs.

Handling has also been address by fitting a set of Showa upside down forks to the front end and a pair of progressive Sachs to the rear which are all fully adjustable to suit the drivers riding style. Other aesthetic and performance modifications to the Ducati include a Lucas style headlight, Tarozzi rear sets, custom made brake and clutch reservoirs, custom made aluminium front fender and the ribbed brown leather saddle. As with other South Garage builds the Kelevra's paintwork is a absolute work of art. Completed by Ivan Design it's an orange/gold metal flake over a base of matte sand yellow. The Kelevra script was hand laid by Ivan along with the copper leaf South Garage branding.

Source returnofthecaferacers.com & South Garage