Custom Ducati 860 GTS

The 860 series is one of the most maligned of all Ducatis. Styled by auto designer Giorgetto Giugiaro, it was ahead of its time and sales were poor. But it’s also one of those bikes that has aged gracefully, and 35 years later, this lightly tweaked custom is an absolute traffic-stopper. ‘Paola’ is owned by Munich-based photographer Hermann Köpf, and she's a hard-working bike, taking her owner on regular travels around Europe. And despite appearances, this Ducati has only been slightly modified. The bars have been raised, and fitted with vintage-style grips and discreet blinkers on the ends. The taillight...