Das Motorrad: VW designer builds a street tracker

Alex Earle is the Design Program Manager for Volkswagen of America. But he's passionate about bikes as well as cars—and in particular, street trackers. Road-legal customs with a go fast, turn left vibe are getting more popular by the day. And Earle's sleek Ducati Monster-based flyer is one of the best we've seen. The concept is simple: A lightweight, modern-day street tracker with cutting edge carbon fiber construction. 'It's the perfect convergence of my personal interests,' says Earle. 'Excellent Ducati drivetrain, oversized wheels shod with aggressive rubber, tall seat height, and pure flat track proportion and graphics.' The stance is...