my NCR project

**ZMates** · December 9th 2010, 20:39

Here is a picture of the prototype for my bike. The frame in the picture is a stock Ducati Sport Classic frame and the swingarm is from a Ducati Monster S2R. NCR is making the frame and swingarm out of titanium and of course everything will fit together when they do. If you're not a Ducatisti you won't know it, but those are Ducati 999R throttle bodies fitted to G&G downdraft heads. I'm aiming for 120kgs and 140hp. The anticipation is killing me.

**macfly** · December 9th 2010, 20:45

Wow, simply stunning!

**ZMates** · July 3rd 2012, 07:57

progress!!!!!

**macfly** · July 3rd 2012, 13:02

Gorgeous, but it still looks the same!!

**ZMates** · July 3rd 2012, 14:40

The titanium frame that NCR is constructing for my bike is on the right. The blue one on the left is a stock steel frame. I have been waiting two years to get to the front of the queue.

**macfly** · July 3rd 2012, 14:43

Wow, that is super gorgeous, I hope you'll leave the frame unpainted!

**ZMates** · July 3rd 2012, 17:45

Originally Posted by macfly

I hope you'll leave the frame unpainted!

I wouldn't dream of painting it!

**ZMates** · September 11th 2012, 03:40

frame and swingarm done. now working on engine.

Z8Mania · September 11th 2012, 10:23

That is pretty cool. For those of us (me

) who don't know, what is "NCR"?

**ZMates** · September 11th 2012, 11:16

www.ncrfactory.com

NCR started out as the "works" Ducati racing team: http://www.ncrfactory.com/eng/html/01.00.shtml
N, C, and R are the first letters of the last names of the three mechanics who ran the team. Vintage NCR racing bikes are some of the most sought after bikes in the world.

Today NCR is owned by the Poggipolini group who are suppliers (mainly titanium, carbon fiber, forging, vapor deposition, rapid prototyping, etc.) to the aerospace and racing industries. The Poggipolini family got their start in motorcycle racing and NCR is a passion project for them. They don't go racing anymore, but if you want the ultimate Ducati-based performance bike, they will make it for you.

http://poggipolini.it/html/index.html
http://www.atrgroup.it/index.php

**macfly** · September 11th 2012, 13:24

Looking gorgeous!!

Z8Mania · September 11th 2012, 14:03

I don't really know bikes. That is really fantastic. It sounds like quite a project. Good luck and enjoy!

**ZMates** · April 12th 2013, 08:27

getting closer...

engine is done: GG downdraft heads, 999R throttle bodies, 102mm pistons, titanium connecting rods and valves, race cams, billet stroked crank, slipper clutch with titanium plates, close ratio gearbox, lightweight flywheel and alternator, magnesium case covers, carbon valve covers

**macfly** · April 12th 2013, 12:47

What a beautiful machine it'll be!

**ZMates** · April 30th 2013, 21:43

Schedoni seat is done (same guys that did the Z8 club luggage set).

PS: I'm still looking for a Z8 club luggage set.

**macfly** · April 30th 2013, 21:47

Wow, it really makes me wanna be 21 again! :-) I'm too old and cautious now to ever be able to extract from such a beauty what it has to offer.

**ZMates** · May 4th 2013, 04:36

Originally Posted by macfly

I'm too old and cautious now to ever be able to extract from such a beauty what it has to offer.

you and me both, I'm afraid. but it will be fun extracting a %. Mainly this project is about realizing my vision of the ultimate bike. It's pretty fun getting every detail exactly as I want it and a lot cheaper to do with a bike than with a car!

**ZMates** · November 27th 2013, 12:07

Still some things I want to tweak, but it's done as far as NCR are concerned. Paint is in the colors of Grau & Canellas' 1973 Montjuic winner: NCR's first endurance win.

**macfly** · November 27th 2013, 14:24

Wow, that really is special, and I love that you're keeping it naked, the machining is just so beautiful. Can't wait to hear what your riding impressions are.

**ZMates** · June 1st 2014, 20:18

In front of the Ferrari Museum in Maranello:

**macfly** · June 1st 2014, 20:51

Wow, it's done, fantastic, whats it like to ride?

**BigGar** · June 1st 2014, 23:11

I am blown away by that bike.

Stunning.

Gar

Z8Mania · June 2nd 2014, 03:48

COOL!!!!!!

**ZMates** · June 2nd 2014, 13:28

Originally Posted by macfly

Can't wait to hear what your riding impressions are.

Well, as you can imagine, with 125kg, 140hp, very low rotating/unsprung mass (carbon wheels, ceramic brakes, etc.): it is phenomenal! Handles like a 250cc two-stroke, but when you press go, it REALLY goes. I need to lower the rider's weight now and improve his durability.

**ZMates** · June 2nd 2014, 13:42

I take that back: my bike is even lighter than a 250. A CBR250 has a dry weight of 337lbs, versus around 270 for my bike. And of course the hp comparison is 24hp versus 140hp.

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**Doug Dolan** · June 2nd 2014, 15:20

"I need to lower the rider's weight now and improve his durability."

I LIKE that! Seems it would apply to a LOT of us.

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