Aellambler Ducati Scrambler - Gold Treatment
The Aellambler is a custom Ducati Scrambler built by Masaharu-San in collaboration with Aella Japan, a precision custom parts fabricator, for the second edition of Ducati's Custom Rumble competition. While most Scrambler customs lean into the model's off-road and cafe racer potential, Masaharu-San went in the opposite direction entirely, finishing the bike in hand-applied brass foil to create what is, in effect, a gold Ducati unlike anything else in the custom motorcycle world.
Who Built the Aellambler and Why
Aella Japan is known primarily as a manufacturer of precision aftermarket components for Ducati motorcycles. The Custom Rumble brief gave Masaharu-San license to go further than parts fabrication and attempt a complete visual and mechanical transformation. The project was designed entirely in 3D modelling software before a single piece of metal was touched, allowing real-time visualisation of the intended result and precise specification of each custom component. The name Aellambler combines the Aella brand identity with the word Scrambler, a direct statement of origin.
The Bodywork: A Single Uninterrupted Golden Line
The most immediately striking aspect of the Aellambler is the two-piece bodywork that covers the front, tank, and seat in a single flowing form. Front fairing, fuel tank cover, and seat cowl appear visually continuous, running from nose to tail without interruption. The brass foil is hand-applied by Masaharu-San and then re-applied in a second pass to build up the textured, dimensional quality of the finish. A quilted brown leather seat sits within the golden bodywork, providing a material contrast that emphasises the craftsperson's approach to every surface on the bike.
What Changed Under the Skin: FCR Carburetors and Custom Intakes
The Aellambler is not purely a cosmetic exercise. The Ducati Scrambler's L-twin engine was modified by replacing the standard electronic fuel injection system with 39 mm FCR carburetors, custom machined intake manifolds, and velocity stacks. The move to carburetors is a deliberate step away from modern emissions compliance toward a more direct, mechanically transparent riding experience. The trellis frame, one of the Scrambler's most architecturally beautiful features, was left exposed and highlighted rather than hidden, reinforcing the build's commitment to showing its engineering rather than covering it up.
Custom Motorcycles at TheArsenale
The Aellambler represents the craft end of the custom Ducati Scrambler tradition. TheArsenale's motorcycle collection brings together some of the most original custom builds from workshops around the world. The Ducati Pandora by Young Guns Speed Shop takes a completely different approach to the same Italian foundation, while the BMW K75 Scrambler by The Foundry Mc. shows what the scrambler aesthetic looks like when applied to a German twin. Both are available through TheArsenale for those who want a custom motorcycle with genuine provenance.
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