RAFFALE TORO

Gustavo Penna from Apogee Motoworks known originally for his radical build of the 749R formerly know as Francesa. After building 3 predecessors of Francesca for other clients gustavo wanted to take that build to the next level. He wanted the bike to look futuristic but also wanted a very neo- classic style as well. Kind of if Ducati, was going to produce a bike in 2050 to pay homage to a classic bike from 2030.

RAFFALE TORO

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.

INSPIRATION

The final lines and side cavities of this headlight were inspired by the beautiful jaw lines and cheek bones of his Russian girlfriend. The lighting power plant comes from a BMW i8 and has the distinctive eagle eye rounded LED.