Ducati introduced the Hypermotard 1100 in 2007 as a supermoto-style machine with a 1078cc air-cooled Desmo V-twin. Pierre Terblanche designed it to combine supermoto agility with a heavier, torquey V-twin character.
The 1100S was the up-spec version with improved suspension, brakes, and forged Marchesini wheels. MCN described the original as having a “pathological penchant for wheelies.”
Marc Wilmington, a UK builder who has owned more than 30 motorcycles since a teenage Suzuki TS50X, chose a 2009 Hypermotard 1100S for his first full custom build. He wanted something that looked like a manufacturer concept before the boardroom watered it down.
What Changed
The result is called “Raptor.” All the fiberglass bodywork was hand-formed over a couple hundred hours.
No drawings, CAD, or 3D printing were involved; Wilmington designed everything in his head. I like that the air-cooled motor stays visible rather than being buried behind radiators and bodywork.
Brushed aluminum insets frame the SC Projects oil cooler up front. A custom-fabricated subframe is hidden beneath the bodywork for a clean profile.
ZX-10R forks replace the stock units, paired with CNC triple clamps and a modified carbon fiber mudguard. The airbox was reworked to house the ECU, fitting tightly under a Ducati 848 tank.
Wilmington removed the mirrors and installed a rear-view camera with the monitor tucked behind the fairing. The headlights were positioned to resemble eyes, giving the bike its predatory face.
Satin traffic black paint finishes the package. Performance stays close to stock, though the 172 kg wet weight and a tweaked ECU keep the bike lively in the corners.
Wilmington says it is fun under a ton with plenty of torque. You can see another Ducati custom build from Pit Lane Moto that took a different approach with a Multistrada 1000S.
Follow Marc Wilmington on Instagram at @analoguejunkie2020. Photography credits go to David Lloyd for the outdoor shots and Roberto Garagarza for the indoor studio images.
Source: BikeBound
