Winston Yeh and the Rough Crafts crew just pulled the curtain back on their latest project: the “Bologna Dogfight.” It’s a Ducati Monster 821 that has been completely reimagined in a sleek, all-black finish. While the Monster is already known for its clean lines, Winston leaned into the aesthetic of his famous BMW R nineT builds to give this one a distinct edge.
It’s a dramatic departure from where the Monster started — the standard Ducati Monster 821 offers a clean baseline to appreciate just how far Rough Crafts pushed the design.
“I wanted it to have those classic café racer lines,” Yeh shared in an interview on the bike, adding “A bit rounded and elegant—but still very recognizably Rough Crafts.”
This unique Ducati Monster 821 showcases remarkable elements such as a meticulously designed scalloped aluminum fuel tank adorned with handmade Rough Craft badges, retro-styled SC-Project megaphone mufflers, a CNC milled subframe, and a stylish two-piece leather seat resting on a 3D-printed tail cowl.
Rough Crafts enhanced the performance of the stock front forks by installing an Andreani cartridge kit and replaced the bottom yoke with a CNC Racing variant. For the rear suspension, a blacked-out Öhlins shock was installed.
To reduce weight, 17″ carbon fiber wheels sourced from BST were utilized, while Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa tires were chosen to provide excellent sporty traction.
What do you think of this Taiwanese take on the Ducati Monster?
If you love Winston’s style, be sure to check out his latest collaboration: the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Rough Crafts Edition.
Photos Courtesy of JL Photography
