Radical Ducati Matador

We haven’t seen something from the boys at Radical Ducati in a while, so their timing with Radical Ducati Matador and the holidays seems like an early moto-related present.

For the un-initiated, Radical Ducati is a small shop in Madrid, Spain that specializes in Frankensteining together custom motorcycles from the Ducati parts bin.

Based around the Ducati 1198 Superbike lump, and featuring all the usual Radical Ducati parts, the Radical Ducati Matador is not only typical of the Spanish firm’s gritty design practice, but also makes us nostalgic for the now deceased Ducati Streetfighter 1098 platform, which hit upon the same raw vein during its brief time in Ducati’s lineup.

The signature minimalist carbon fiber RAD solo tail section and RAD fuel tank are included in the Matador’s design, and we especially like that Pepo and Reyes have massaged some love into the 1198 engine, with a lightened flywheel and ported heads being part of the build — though no word is given on available power.

Still at 304 lbs, this machine should positively kill it at your local track day. We like that. Öhlins suspension, Brembo brakes, an EVR slipper clutch, and a RAD designed exhaust pipe complete the go-fast parts. You’ll have to remove your own chicken strips though.

Build Specifications of the Radical Ducati Matador:

RAD 02 Aluminum frame
RAD 02 Aluminum subframe
RAD 02 Aluminum swingarm
RAD 02 ergal triple clamps yokes
Öhlins front fork
Brembo calipers
Discacciati Brake and Clutch radial pump
Discacciati rotors
Domino quick open gas throttle
RAD 02 ergal clip ons
RAD carbon fiber front mudguard
RAD carbon fiber rear mudguard
Discacciati rear brake kit with support, 200mm rear rotor and four piston caliper
Öhlins rear shock
RAD 02 Ergal regulable rear height rod
Rizoma footrest
Ducati 1198 SP engine: ported heads, lightened flywheel, EVR slipper clutch
Febur race water radiator
RAD 02 carbon fiber airbox with Jet Prime special air intakes with holders for injectors.
Super Mario 2 in1 exhaust system
RAD “tail fish” megaphone
RAD carbon fiber bellypan
NGK race spark cables.
RAD 02 electrical wiring
Aviacompositi race dashboard
Baylistic LIPO battery
ITX Aluminum forged wheels
RAD 02 Aluminum fuel tank
RAD 02 carbon fiber Corsa Evo solo seat
RAD front plate number
Weight: 138 kg