Ducati C'N'C Black Dogo Monster
Salvatore Sampino
11/01/2007
When fashion designer Ennio Capasa launched his C'N'C Costume National
diffusion line last year in Milan, little did we know that his passion for
motorcycles would drive the fulfillment of his dream of building a
Ducati. Collaborating with NCR-Poggipolini and design specialist Simone
Falcetta, Capasa drew upon his industrial design background to create this
highly individual and futuristic custom Monster. Inspired by
the Testastretta-engined S4Rs and likened to the Argentine Mastif, the Ducati
C'N'C Black Dogo Monster reverses typical design elements to take a
street-going motorcycle and adapt it for off-road excursions.
From the
bike’s aggressive front with its dark, opaque headlights to its curved,
dove-like mudguard, the result is a gleaming, powerful machine that substitutes
a monitor for an instrument panel and video cameras for rear view
mirrors—features as yet unavailable on production motorcycles. The tank is
covered with black elephant leather; elastic bands are attached to
hold various riding essentials. Unlike the white Dogo, the frame here is
shiny black and metal with radiant compact mufflers and smooth matte black
fairing. Notes Ducati CEO Federico Minoli, “It is testament to the passion and
creativity that Ducati continues to enjoy in the worlds of fashion and
design.”
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