How do you build a custom 2002 Ducati ST2 around a Tool song? Like this. Joe Evers knew what he wanted, and went to Australia‘s DVMC Motorcycles to get the job done. I’m 99% sure that this bike is going to divide opinion, but you can’t deny how wild it looks – and just for bucking the trend, it demands a thumbs up.

So, with a Tool song as brief, DVMC Motorcycles got to work in search the right lines to define the build. The inspiring song was “Forty Six & 2” from the Ænima album, whose lyrics discussed the evolutionary change within a species. With that in mind, DVMC have hit the nail on the head – this is an unexpected evolution, to say the least.

Since the bike is a tailor made affair, Joe wanted it to be able to accommodate his taller stature, so the frame was modified and a new rear sub-frame was fabricated to make his 6’5″ more comfortable. The rear sub-frame was designed to house the oil cooler, ECU, regulator rectifier and a whole host of other electronics too. With the sports tourer’s fairings removed, DVMC had to do a lot of electrical re-routing to keep the wiring out of sight. Underneath the sub-frame, DVMC replaced the stock swing arm with a customized unit from a Ducati S2R1000.

With the bones of the ST2 taking shape, DVMC moved on to adjusting the riding position and overall aesthetics. First, they decided to fabricate a new fuel tank… and not just any old tank either, you’ll agree. It’s a carbon fiber piece that was designed in house by DVMC and built by Eugene Davis from Raceline, or more famously known for his work on the Britten Project. While the tank was being crafted, the guys at DVMC worked on getting the seat dimensions correct, before outsourcing the upholstery to Doyles.

Now, the top half might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but the exposed 944cc, 90 degree V-twin engine should definitely win points – there’s always something about a naked Ducati engine that just looks so appealing (until they break). This one here has been treated with a set of attention grabbing, hand built velocity stacks with mesh filters and an awesome new handmade stainless steel exhaust. It’s also been treated with plenty of carbon fiber and stainless steel bits and pieces, including the carbon clutch cover and stainless radiator guard.

Eagle eyed viewers will also notice that the front end isn’t standard; in fact, it’s a donor unit from a Yamaha R1, the shocks and the triple trees both. The rear shock is a modified version of the stock spring. The wheels are Marchesini units, and they’re both shod with Pirelli MT60 super motard rubber. The front wheel also boasts a six piston caliper, to really get the thing stopped in a hurry.

If that wasn’t enough, the bike is also fitted with loads of OEM bits and bobs, as well as new bars and a set of Kaneg rear sets with custom mounts. There’s also a new lithium ion electrical system, a blue LED light assembly that sits under the tail and illuminates the exhaust too. The Ducati has even been on the dyno, and has been tuned to perfection by Sydney Dyno.

All in all, DVMC managed to reduce the weight down from a hefty 233kg, to a svelte 173kgs and create a one of a kind, head turning beast in the process. Again, it’s not for everyone but it certainly is a unique looking machine that performs exceptionally well, so we’re told – and that’s what we call a “win.”

(First seen on Pipeburn)