Epiphany...

After much thought, and a couple of discussions with a good friend of mine, who was planning to buy a pre-loved Yamaha FZ1 and spend a lot of money on parts (the exchange rate is awfully flattering for us at the moment), and has changed his mind to seriously contemplating an Aprilia Dorsoduro 750. Now he was an exceptionally talented SuperMoto racer. However circumstances changed, and he ended up bikeless.


The resultant conversations got me to thinking, a lot. 


I've always intended to do a no-limits project bike. Which is my reason for hesitation regarding the Dorsoduro, as there aren't enough pre-fabricated custom parts out there. However, WHAT IF started playing through my head...


So, this is what I came up with, and how I got there...


I thought about what the biggest limitation regarding the Ducati Hypermotard was. Basically, the engine is a bilge pump. Air cooled, low tech, heavy, relatively low on HP and torque.


What if I found a wrecked 1098 or 999 Testastretta engine? Perform a rebuild/refresh, and slot it into that lovely trellis frame on the Hypermotard. Of course it would be the EVO SP version. Suddenly we have 50 more HP on tap, and about the same % rise in Nm of torque. Along with all the engine management that goes with it.


The only issues I see are:
1. Finding a suitable engine
2. Finding a suitable exhaust
3. Fabricating engine mounts to suit
4. Locating the radiator so it doesn't mess with the lines of the bike
5. Electrics and electronics


However, none of these are insurmountable, depending on the budget...


But imagine the giggle factor something like that will bring...