Apogee - Le-Caffage

NEO-CLASSICAL CAFE RACER (ON STEROIDS)

A futurist´s retro homage; aggressive, minimal and innovative while still timeless. Le-Caffage takes style to a new levels and elevates the performance of the original machine.

LE-CAFFAGE

Ducati 1098 engine.
Re Designed Upper / rear subframe.
Top mounted asymmetric, smooth flow stainless steel custom exhaust.
Carbon Fiber / air Infuser and engine heat exchanger.
Carbon fiber Monocoque headlight and electronics assembly.
Forged Marchessini wheels.

RAFFALE

Ducati 1098 engine.
311 lbs.
Flat top gas tank for lower riding positioning at high speeds.
Laminar Aluminum subframe.
Low mass / low CG / smooth flow stainless steel custom exhaust.
Carbon Fiber aluminum / airflow acceleration Wings, evacuate exhaust heat at lower city speeds.
Carbon fiber Monocoque headlight and electronics assembly.
Forged Marchessini wheels.

RAFFALE TORO

Ducati 1098 engine (city geared).
309 lbs.
Over sized gas tank for aero friendly riding positioning at high speeds.
Laminar / chromoly Aluminum subframe.
Low mass / low CG / smooth flow stainless steel custom exhaust.
Carbon Fiber aluminum / airflow acceleration Wings, evacuate exhaust heat at lower city speeds.
Carbon fiber Monocoque headlight and electronics assembly.
Forged Marchessini wheels.

FRAME & GAS TANK

The design elements are very deliberate, dominated by an oversized gas tank with vintage café proportions. Notice how I modified the trellis frame to edge it closer to traditional lines, flowing into an minimalist but comfortable saddle.