stefano venier reworks ducati pantah to sputafuoco motorcycle

stefano venier reworks ducati pantah to sputafuoco motorcycle
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all images courtesy of stefano venier

transforming an original ducati pantah, the ‘sputafuoco’, meaning ‘fire-breathing’ designed by stefano venier is a small cagiva ala azzurra 350cc from 1984. the motorcycle contains a small engine, but is still able to give the sensation of driving a really fast bike. following a strong, elegant line the repurposed sides from the ducati pantah TL and tank are fitted with a customized aluminum gas cap. the installed front light was taken from a vintage moto guzzi, with the fenders, seat and brackets all hand-made. other pieces were re-appropriated from a benelli 354 such as the handlebar, new lighting fixtures and a speedometer where also added.

the ‘sputafuoco’ is based on the original design of the ducati pantah
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the small cagiva ala azzurra 350cc, from 1984
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side view of the ‘fire breathing’ bike that gives the sensation of driving a really fast
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new lighting fixtures and a speedometer where added to the ‘sputafuoco’
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side view
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front view
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rear view
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overview of the handlebars that came from a benelli 354
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detail
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detail of the mechanics
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