The complete machine
One silhouette.
Four systems.
The SportClassic profile remains whole. Scroll to inspect the assemblies that change how it accelerates, turns and stops.
One machine. Zero compromise.
SportClassic 1000S DESMO
A surgical rebuild of Ducati’s analog icon. Carbon, titanium and magnesium stripped to a single purpose.
Explore ↓01 The machine
The lightest possible SportClassic.
Less mass.
More consequence.
The silhouette remains unmistakable. Everything underneath has been questioned, measured and replaced.
- Dry weight
- ≈330 LB
- Power
- 120+ HP
- Weight / power
- 2.75 LB/HP
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One silhouette.
Front circuit
Control at
the contact patch.
999S Öhlins suspension, gold Brembo P4 30/34 calipers, twin 320 mm floating discs and the gloss carbon fender resolve as one engineered stack.
Powertrain
Mechanical
response exposed.
The blueprinted Desmodue, EVR dry slipper clutch and carbon belly pan concentrate the build around serviceability and immediate response.
Rear system
Factory geometry.
Sharper intent.
The original frame, subframe, twin-shock mounts and swingarm remain intact around DU 907 shocks, Alpina black spokes and the Termignoni 009BP system.
02 Build architecture
Every gram accounted for.
The build sheet
A component by component record. Open any assembly for specification, purpose and source.
Blueprinted air-cooled Desmodue with lightened internals, magnesium covers, dry clutch and total-loss electrical system.
Discontinued Alpina Carbon Pro Matrix rims retain the period wire-spoke architecture with black spokes, nipples and hubs while reducing rotating mass. Gold Brembo P4 30/34 axial calipers clamp 320 mm floating rotors.
Ducati 999S Öhlins FG315 43 mm upside-down front suspension with TiN-treated sliders, 120 mm travel and adjustable compression, rebound and preload, paired with model-specific DU 907 twin shocks. The original main frame and rear suspension mounting points remain intact.
Termignoni Ducati SportClassic Sport 1000S Biposto Slip Exhaust System, supplied as a matched black dual-silencer set with removable dB killers.
Original trellis frame, steel rear subframe and box-section swingarm retained. Weight reduction is confined to the fuel cell and hand-finished bodywork.
Minimal race loom, compact lithium battery and data display. Starter removed for external roller or kick start.
Fitment and availability must be confirmed with each supplier. Custom assemblies shown are fabrication references, not represented as complete retail kits.
Complete component index
Parts + sources
Every named assembly in the concept, separated into purchasable references and custom fabrication scopes.
Alpina / Rotating mass
Carbon Pro Matrix wheel set
Carbon-bonded 7075 aluminum rims with black spokes, nipples and hubs preserve the SportClassic silhouette. The line is discontinued, so source used rims and rebuild only after confirming hub, rotor and sprocket offsets.
- Front target
- 3.50 × 17
- Rear target
- 5.50 × 17
- Spokes
- Black
- Status
- Discontinued
Termignoni / Exhaust
Termignoni Ducati SportClassic Sport 1000S Biposto Slip Exhaust System
Period-correct matched black slip-on silencers for the Sport 1000 and 1000S Biposto, retaining the factory routing and original rear geometry.
- Part
- 009BP
- Ducati ref.
- 96310507B
- Layout
- Dual slip-on
- Use
- Racing
motogadget / Controls
mo.view blade mirrors
The upgraded mirror is the frameless mo.view blade with a diamond-cut aluminum mirror surface, black slotted arm and bar-end mounting. Order a pair and confirm the correct adapter stack for the SportClassic clip-ons.
- SKU
- 7001021
- Body
- 100 × 60 MM
- Weight
- 94 G each
- Mount
- 22 MM / 1 IN
MotoComposites / Bodywork
SportClassic carbon front fender
Model-specific 100% carbon replacement fender for Ducati SportClassic 1000 Sport and Paul Smart applications. Confirm fork-leg mounting and tire clearance on the Öhlins conversion before ordering.
- Material
- Carbon fiber
- Finish
- Gloss clear
- Fitment
- SportClassic
- Check
- Öhlins mounts
Custom fabrication / Bodywork
Carbon race belly pan
The faceted lower shown in the concept is custom bodywork, not a verified bolt-on retail part. Build it as a heat-shielded catch tray using existing mounting points without altering the frame.
- Construction
- Prepreg carbon
- Resin
- High-temperature
- Mounting
- Custom brackets
- Status
- Fabricate
Öhlins / Front suspension
Ducati 999S Öhlins FG315
The 999S superbike fork is a 43 mm upside-down Öhlins assembly with TiN-treated sliders, 120 mm travel and adjustable compression, rebound and spring preload. This conversion requires engineered triples, stem, axle and brake interfaces.
- Donor
- Ducati 999S
- Diameter
- 43 MM
- Travel
- 120 MM
- Adjustment
- C / R / preload
Öhlins / Suspension
STX36 DU 907
Model-specific twin-shock package with 36 mm piston, piggyback reservoir, compression, rebound, preload and length adjustment.
- Type
- S36PR1C1L
- Piston
- 36 MM
- Supply
- Matched pair
- Mounting
- Factory points
Brembo / Front clamp
Goldline P4 30/34
Gold four-piston axial calipers with differentiated piston diameters. The Öhlins installation shown requires a measured, machined carrier.
- Pistons
- 30 / 34 MM
- Mount
- 40 MM axial
- Finish
- Gold
- Carrier
- Custom CNC
Brembo / Front discs
Serie Oro 78B40870
Round-drilled stainless floating disc with anodized aluminum carrier, listed for the Ducati SportClassic 1000. Order as a matched front pair.
- Diameter
- 320 MM
- Thickness
- 5.0 MM
- Type
- Floating
- Offset
- 10 MM
Brembo / Rider input
19RCS Corsa Corta RR
Billet radial master cylinder with selectable lever ratio and three initial bite settings for tuning pressure rise and free stroke.
- Piston
- 19 MM
- Ratio
- 18 / 20 MM
- Bite
- N / S / R
- Body
- Billet aluminum
Antigravity / Electrical
AG‑801 lithium battery
Compact eight-cell motorsports battery for the minimal race loom. The small case can mount in any orientation on a fabricated carbon tray.
- Current
- 240 CA
- Capacity
- 4.95 AH
- Weight
- 1.56 LB
- Size
- 111 × 60 × 95 MM
Full build register
Retail references and fabrication scopes. Final compatibility remains subject to physical measurement.
AssemblySpecificationSource
Engine internalsBlueprinted + lightenedCustom fabrication
Engine coversMagnesiumCustom fabrication
ClutchOpen dry race systemCustom specification
SwingarmOriginal steel box-section unit retainedFactory geometry
WheelsAlpina Carbon Pro Matrix, black spokes, nipples and hubs, 3.50 / 5.50 × 17 target; discontinuedAlpina archive ↗
Front suspensionDucati 999S Öhlins FG315, 43 mm USD, TiN, 120 mm travel, compression / rebound / preload adjustable999S workshop specification ↗
Caliper carriersMachined aluminum, Öhlins fork to 40 mm axialCustom engineering
Brake linesDirect dual braided PTFECustom fabrication
ExhaustTermignoni Ducati SportClassic Sport 1000S Biposto Slip Exhaust System, 009BP / 96310507BTermignoni source ↗
Fuel tankCarbon fiberCustom fabrication
SubframeOriginal steel unit retainedFactory geometry
BodyworkCarbon fiber, hand finishedCustom fabrication
ElectricalTotal loss race loomCustom fabrication
StarterRemoved, roller startRace support equipment
03 Brake system deep dive
Velocity is only half the problem.
More speed.
with more stopping power.
A 330-pound motorcycle does not need the largest possible brake. It needs a system with low rotating mass, a rigid pressure path, stable temperature behavior and enough modulation to exploit the reduced load on the front tire.
The Goldline P4 uses two 30 mm and two 34 mm pistons in each axial caliper. The staggered diameters manage pressure distribution across the pad while retaining the period Brembo form.
The reference uses a 40 mm axial caliper on a machined silver carrier. That carrier must be designed around the Öhlins fork bottom, rotor centerline and pad sweep.
The SportClassic-listed Serie Oro 78B40870 uses a round-drilled stainless friction ring and gold floating carrier. Order two, then verify carrier offset on the Alpina hub.
The carbon rim and wire-spoke architecture deliver the reference image’s exact visual balance. Brake offset, nipple clearance and spoke sweep are part of the front-circuit fitment stack.
Pressure path
One system.
Six decisions.
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01 / Input
19RCS Corsa Corta RR
Use the 19 mm radial master with the 18 mm setting for more lever travel and modulation, or 20 mm for a firmer, faster pressure rise. Normal, Sport and Race alter initial free stroke, not peak mechanical capacity.
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02 / Transfer
Direct dual-line routing
Two equal-length braided PTFE lines run from the master cylinder to each caliper. The layout removes the crossover line, reduces routing ambiguity and keeps bleeding and inspection independent at each leg.
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03 / Clamp
Goldline P4 30/34 axial calipers
Two 30 mm and two 34 mm pistons per caliper provide a total piston area of approximately 3,230 mm² per side. The axial body preserves the period look and requires a dedicated carrier on the Öhlins fork.
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04 / Friction
P4-compatible sintered pads
Select the compound after the motorcycle’s real use is fixed. A Brembo sintered road or road-track pad gives the Goldline caliper dependable cold response without making an unsupported race-temperature claim.
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05 / Torque
Serie Oro floating discs
The 320 mm round-drilled stainless rings float on gold aluminum carriers. Part 78B40870 is listed for the SportClassic 1000, but the Alpina hub still requires a physical offset check.
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06 / Balance
P2.34 rear circuit
The rear is specified for stability and chassis attitude, not headline power. A two-piston 34 mm caliper on a custom carrier preserves controllability under downshifts and corner entry.
The critical constraint
Fitment is geometry.
Before ordering hardware, measure rotor outside diameter, thickness, carrier offset, Alpina hub face, fork-leg spacing, 40 mm caliper pitch, pad sweep and wire-spoke clearance as one stack. The Alpina wheel, Öhlins fork bottom, custom silver carrier and Goldline P4 caliper must be resolved together. A visually correct component list is not yet an engineered brake system.
Primary technical references
P4.30/34 catalogue ↗
Serie Oro 78B40870 ↗
19RCS Corsa Corta RR ↗
Alpina Carbon Matrix archive ↗
04 Material study
Built in the details.
05 Operating doctrine
Built without limits.
No street equipment. No emissions equipment. No concessions to convenience. A modern-day Superlight honoring a timeless icon.
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Race only
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Hand built
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One of one
Bologna heritage. Rewritten.
Ducati heritage.
Built forward.
An uncompromised tribute to Ducati’s air-cooled Desmodue era. The silhouette, trellis frame and mechanical honesty remain. Everything else is sharpened.
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