The Ducati 1299 Panigale S is an incredible machine in stock trim, which means you have to be really careful when tinkering with it. But well, Roland Sands is no ordinary custom builder. The crew built this KH9 Ducati 1299 Panigale S for a drag racer who, obviously, loves speed.

The motorcycle was made to match a scheme that RSD put together for him for his Top Fuel Funny Car, which was in turn inspired by a Jeff Koons BMW art car. The team took some of that design and simplified the colours, playing with a satin gloss pattern and brushed satin metal finish.

There are not many aftermarket parts fitted, except a K&N air filter, stock 1199 Superleggera exhaust and Akrapovic titanium muffler, Brembo M50 monobloc brakes, factory wheels wrapped in Pirelli Super Corsas, and Öhlins suspension.

One-off bits comprise a polished and painted fuel tank, TWM billet cap, Competition Werkes fender eliminator, CRG carbon-fibre levers, Bonamici adjustable rearsets, and numerous carbon replacements for stock units like the sprocket cover, swingarm guard, chain Guard, rear exhaust heat shield, and more. All done, the bike was painted by Chris Wood from Airtrix.

Source: Leticia Cline from SportBikes Inc Magazine
Photos: Joe Hitzelberger