Frameless

The "frameless" Ducati 1199 Panigale is an awesome track bike, but it looks pretty bizarre with its fairings removed. So the challenge is down for custom bike builders: is it possible to make a naked Panigale 1199 streetfighter that actually looks good? Here's eight attempts from around the world.

Ducati is so pleased with the weight saving and additional rigidity afforded by its MotoGP frame design that it has patented the frame for its road bikes.