Diamond Atelier DA#11 Ducati Scrambler

The Diamond Atelier DA#11 is a custom-built Ducati Scrambler 800 built by Munich-based custom shop Diamond Atelier, transforming a 2016 production motorcycle into a purpose-built machine that blurs the line between custom build and factory special. Known for their sell-out Mark I and Mark II production series, Diamond Atelier returned with DA#11 to experiment with geometry, ergonomics and sourcing solutions they had not attempted on previous builds.

Diamond Atelier: Munich's Finest Custom Garage

Diamond Atelier built their reputation in Munich by approaching custom motorcycles with a level of engineering rigor more common in motorsport preparation than custom shops. Their Mark I and Mark II production runs sold out quickly and established the shop as one of Europe's most respected builders. The DA#11 represents a return to pure experimental builds, where the goal is not a repeatable product but a single machine that pushes their technical capabilities in a new direction.

Chassis Rework: Multistrada Geometry on a Scrambler Base

As soon as the donor 2016 Ducati Scrambler 800 arrived from Ducati Germany, the rear frame was removed entirely. A new subframe was fabricated to create the floating rear end characteristic of Diamond Atelier builds, and the geometry was reconfigured to match that of the Ducati Multistrada, a tall, upright position optimised for precise handling at pace. To make this work, a rear shock from a Monster 1100 Evo was adapted to the Scrambler frame, and front forks sourced from a Multistrada were grafted in, giving the DA#11 the suspension travel and steering geometry to support the elevated riding position.

Braking is handled by Tokico six-piston calipers up front and Brembo units at the rear, a combination that provides the stopping power the bike's performance intentions require. The exhaust system was built to order by SC Projects in full stainless steel, and a Motogadget Motoscope unit replaces the stock instrument cluster with a compact, minimalist speedo.

The NCR Tank: Sourced from Ducati History

One of the most technically demanding aspects of the DA#11 build was finding a fuel tank that matched the visual ambition of the chassis work. Diamond Atelier sourced an old NCR tank from Ducati's racing history and sent it to fabricator KRT, where Marvin Diehl spent considerable time cutting, welding and re-engineering the tank to fit the modern 2016 frame without losing any of the original tank's character. The result is a piece that reads as a period-correct detail on a contemporary base, the kind of historically-grounded decision that defines serious custom work.

Road Legal, Fully Custom

Despite the extent of the modifications, the DA#11 remains road legal. Kellermann indicators, a small front headlight and a full wiring harness built from scratch ensure the bike meets road requirements. The high riding position, the clean lines and the absence of visual clutter make it immediately recognisable as the work of a shop with a clear, confident point of view.

Explore Diamond Atelier's full catalogue and other exceptional custom motorcycles at TheArsenale's Motorcycles collection. Diamond Atelier's earlier work on a custom BMW R100GS shows the same design philosophy applied to a different platform, while the 3D printed Ducati Scrambler 800 by Edalis demonstrates a completely different technical approach to the same donor bike. For those drawn to Ducati-based custom parts, the Ducati Scrambler MotoKit by Bad Winners offers a modular approach to personalising the platform.

External references: Diamond Atelier Ducati Scrambler build story (Pipeburn) and Diamond Atelier builder profile (Return of the Cafe Racers).