Description

Bella 2014, All-in-one, 61 in. (1550 mm) wheelbase, Unsigned

Bella is a motorcycle design and rebuild project inspired by a late 1970's zeitgeist. The remains of a 1979 Ducati GTS 900 provided the base material for this project. A long list of modifications, hand machined pieces, MotoGP components, and parts from other motorcycles support a classic Ducati bevel drive L twin engine, which has been increased to 1000cc. Attention to detail in materials, finishes, and performance has resulted in an artistic interpretation of Ducati heritage.

Private collection, Los Angeles

 

Description

Bella 2014, All-in-one, 61 in. (1550 mm) wheelbase, Unsigned

Bella is a motorcycle design and rebuild project inspired by a late 1970's zeitgeist. The remains of a 1979 Ducati GTS 900 provided the base material for this project. A long list of modifications, hand machined pieces, MotoGP components, and parts from other motorcycles support a classic Ducati bevel drive L twin engine, which has been increased to 1000cc. Attention to detail in materials, finishes, and performance has resulted in an artistic interpretation of Ducati heritage.

Private collection, Los Angeles

Description

Bella is a motorcycle design and rebuild project inspired by a late 1970's zeitgeist. One of a kind, lost-wax cast bronze Ducati tank badges with high surface polish and matt black patina treatment are a collaboration between Colin Stinson and Italian foundry master Piero Mussi, owner of the renowned Artworks Foundry. The original gas tank has been cut, re-welded, hammered out, sealed, and re-tapped. Smoked chrome flake paint sealed under multiple clear-coat layers is the expert work of Mick Jenkins and friends at Mick's Paint and SO-CAL Speed Shop in Los Angeles.

Private collection, Los Angeles

Description

Bella is a motorcycle design and rebuild project inspired by a late 1970's zeitgeist. Component: Crankcase breather assembly: Formed aluminum tubing, K&N filter 2013

Private collection, Los Angeles