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Supersport Touring
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Ducati ST4R
Don Williams
09/01/2006
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Photography by Kevin Wing
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When one has the resources of Lockhart Phillips USA at his
disposal, he can be certain of getting precisely the motorcycle he desires. Such
is the case with Wendell Phillips’ Ducati ST4R, a tour de force of supersport
touring customization.
Though not visible, the most alarming modification on
the ST4R is its full-on Superbike motor built by Apex Predator Racing’s Quentin
Wilson, one of Eric Bostrom’s race technicians. SPS camshafts, Bucci
high-compression pistons, titanium connecting rods, a ported head, larger
injectors, a custom Arrow exhaust and an STM SBK slipper clutch only scratch the
surface of the powerplant modifications.
 JACKET + PANTS. The Mercury Flex Tech Jacket and Jean combination are part of
the Olympia Moto Sports Premium Leather Collection. Offering full armor and a
removeable Thermolite liner, the Mercury combines distinictive, sophisticated
elegence with the comfort and security of 1.2 mm Nubuck cowhide. HELMET. Simpson’s Outlaw helmet is headwear designed for bare-knuckle canyon
brawling. No frills styling and a matte black finish mimics the Lockhart
Phillips Ducati ST4R’s upper fairing, as does the white/red Simpson logo. BOOTS + GLOVES. Prepared for unpredictable weather, Tour Master Waterproof Road
Boots are comfortable, protective and understatedly tasteful. Spidi’s
Strada gloves utilize racing-sourced features for serious sport/touring. (Click image to enlarge)
A Penske rear shock with a RCS
titanium spring moves the ride height up an inch for improved turning
and clearance. Race Tech reworked the fork internals to help accommodate the
increased performance. A Toby steering damper stabilizes the ST4R’s higher
speeds.
Visually, the color scheme is inspired by the HMC Ducati 749 Formula
Extreme racing motorcycle, as evidenced by the red powdercoated frame, anodized
black swingarm, and clear-coated black matte paint on the fairing. A Lockhart
Phillips tailpiece conversion moves the ST4R’s styling cues even farther into
the sporting realm.
CLUTCH. Designed for Ducati World Superbike race machines, the STM SBK slipper
clutch is able to harness 200 hp motors while continuing to deliver a light
clutch pull. Differently degreed ramps allow the owner to customize the slipping
action to his style of riding. EXHAUST. The Options Italia Arrow exhaust system joins a stainless steel
midsection to a carbon fiber cannister for the desired exhaust tone and
performance. Resources
www.olympiamotosports.com
www.simpsonraceproducts.com
www.tourmaster.com
www.motonation.com
(Spidi Apparel)
www.lockhartphillipsusa.com |
800.221.7291
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