Photo: Bob Blair
As the owner and founder of Hendrix-Studio Racing, William Hendrix is no stranger to the motorsport realm and purposeful customization practices. He’d been taking part in weekend racing competitions since 2004, and you’ll often find him engaging in custom projects that go on to serve him on the racetrack. Function is always his primary goal, but that’s not to say he can’t build a stunning piece of machinery.
To this very day, the motorcycle pictured above is arguably one of the coolest things he’s pieced together. It is a nod to the legendary race bike ridden to victory by Paul Smart at Imola in 1972, though William refrained from building an exact replica. He kicked things off with a stock Ducati Monster S4RS from the model-year 2007, a perfect donor for the sort of conversion he had in mind.
Bologna’s titan is put in motion by a Testastretta L-twin powerplant, featuring eight desmodromic valves and a displacement of 998cc. At 9,500 rpm, the liquid-cooled mill is good for up to 130 hp at the crank, along with 76 pound-feet (103 Nm) of twist lower down the rev range. A six-speed gearbox hands the engine’s power to the rear chain-driven wheel, which can ultimately result in speeds of up to 153 mph (246 kph).
Technical specs aside, let’s dive right in for a quick look at what Hendrix calls the PS1000R 4V. To get the ball rolling, our protagonist began by outsourcing a Paul Smart MotoST replica body kit. These aftermarket garments completely alter the motorcycle’s appearance, even with the stock fuel tank still in play. Among the new parts, you’ll find a gorgeous full fairing merging with an accompanying belly pan, as well as a svelte tail section.
This stylish tail is perched on a bespoke subframe, which was painstakingly manufactured in-house by William’s capable hands. Finishing off the Monster’s rear-end anatomy is a rad solo seat, whose upholstery features a jagged pattern we can't get enough of. There are no lighting components in sight at either end, because the PS1000R 4V is destined to ride solely on the racetrack
In terms of performance mods, the Testastretta mill was treated to a set of Corse Dynamic velocity stacks and a two-into-two exhaust system, allowing the L-twin to breathe more freely. The specimen’s heat-wrapped pipework ends in carbon fiber tips, while the velocity stacks come with stainless-steel mesh screens to offer some protection against airborne debris.
Furthermore, the machine’s front and rear suspension got treated to a comprehensive makeover, gaining premium hardware from Ohlins’ inventory. To further improve the handling characteristics and keep things stable at high speeds, an aftermarket steering damper was also thrown into the mix. Last but not least, the hoops are firmly embraced by Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa TD rubber for plentiful grip.
Bologna’s titan is put in motion by a Testastretta L-twin powerplant, featuring eight desmodromic valves and a displacement of 998cc. At 9,500 rpm, the liquid-cooled mill is good for up to 130 hp at the crank, along with 76 pound-feet (103 Nm) of twist lower down the rev range. A six-speed gearbox hands the engine’s power to the rear chain-driven wheel, which can ultimately result in speeds of up to 153 mph (246 kph).
Technical specs aside, let’s dive right in for a quick look at what Hendrix calls the PS1000R 4V. To get the ball rolling, our protagonist began by outsourcing a Paul Smart MotoST replica body kit. These aftermarket garments completely alter the motorcycle’s appearance, even with the stock fuel tank still in play. Among the new parts, you’ll find a gorgeous full fairing merging with an accompanying belly pan, as well as a svelte tail section.
This stylish tail is perched on a bespoke subframe, which was painstakingly manufactured in-house by William’s capable hands. Finishing off the Monster’s rear-end anatomy is a rad solo seat, whose upholstery features a jagged pattern we can't get enough of. There are no lighting components in sight at either end, because the PS1000R 4V is destined to ride solely on the racetrack
In terms of performance mods, the Testastretta mill was treated to a set of Corse Dynamic velocity stacks and a two-into-two exhaust system, allowing the L-twin to breathe more freely. The specimen’s heat-wrapped pipework ends in carbon fiber tips, while the velocity stacks come with stainless-steel mesh screens to offer some protection against airborne debris.
Furthermore, the machine’s front and rear suspension got treated to a comprehensive makeover, gaining premium hardware from Ohlins’ inventory. To further improve the handling characteristics and keep things stable at high speeds, an aftermarket steering damper was also thrown into the mix. Last but not least, the hoops are firmly embraced by Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa TD rubber for plentiful grip.
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