Ducati Hypermotard custom: 'Hector' by Be Unique 2.22

There’s a definite trend towards the sleek and contemporary in the custom scene right now. We see it in the smooth metallurgy of builders such as Auto Fabrica, JvB-Moto and Vagabund, and the CAD magic of guys like Paolo Tex. But this Swiss-built Ducati is a reassuring reminder that old school craft is still alive and well, and to be found in the most unexpected locations. ‘Hector’ is a Ducati Hypermotard 796, probably the last machine you would expect to get the old-school treatment. It comes from the oddly named workshop Be Unique 2.22, a collective of six petrolheads based...