F042 Project Bike

Welcome to the first edition of our BMS-built F042 kit bike. We hope you enjoy following our progress and encourage all curious minds to ask the technical staff at BMS any and all questions. The BMS F042 is sure to turn heads with both beauty and outright performance. We expect the bike build to take about a month and will document the progress every step of the way.

The BMS F042 is for those who have a desire to retain the quality dynamics of the Ducati 90-degree twin cylinder engine, coupled with a performance chassis that delivers precise handling with pinpoint accuracy. By tradition, Ducati motorcycles use a steel tubular frame, but the F042 frame is made of aluminum alloy, combined with billet components. The goal was to reduce overall weight while sustaining the proper torsion strength. The kit was designed to accommodate the Ducati 1000/1100 DS 2-valve engine. The typical build would have the customer supply the engine, forks, wheels and running gear to complete the truly amazing machine. Here at Boulder Motor Sports we can provide the missing parts for you and deliver a bike that is sure to put a huge smile on your face.

World-renowned Italian chassis builder Pierobon launched the F042 kit bike in 2006. The Pierobon name goes hand-in-hand with extraordinary achievements in the world of racing as the company was born and raised in harmony with the development of the motorcycle industry. For over 50 years, Pierobon has led the motorcycle industry among both Italian and non-Italian manufacturers. The base of Pierobon’s success lies in a curiosity for innovation and the construction of a cutting-edge center for research and development. When you ride with Pierobon and Boulder Motor Sports, you are riding the most evolved machinery on the market.

Boulder Motor Sports is your Exclusive United States importer for Pierobon products and the F042 kit bike.

Technical Data:

The data supplied refers to the standard F042 kit. It may differ depending on the building materials, components and selected kit parts used.

Chassis

Frame; Tubular aluminum using some billet components

Wheel Base; 1,370mm (53.94 inches)

Steering Head Angle; 23°

Trail; 93mm (3.66 inches)

Rear Suspension; Progressive cantilever-single shock

Swing Arm; Aluminum, with various modifications

Fuel Tank Capacity; 16 Liters

Seat Height; 810mm (31.89 inches)

Weight; 140 Kg (308 lbs.)

Engine

Type; Ducati 2 Valve (1000/1100DS)

Exhaust; 2 into 1 Stainless Steel or Titanium

The “F042″ Components:

Frame

Tubular frame in 7020 high resistance aluminum alloy. Weight 5.9 kg(13.0 lbs)

Swingarm

In EN AW-6082 aluminum alloy. To improve the characteristics it is lengthened and strengthened with gussets. The assembly is on big diameter bearings with the same concept used for the racing swing arm to increase the feeling and the traction.

Rear Frame

EN AW-6082 aluminum alloy built in pipe aluminum and plate. This combination allows the frame to achieve lightness and strength.

Front Sub Frame

In EN AW-6082 aluminum alloy, it is light and functional. It comes directly from racing experience and allows assembling both analogic and digital instrumentations.

Exhaust

In stainless steel or titanium. The exhaust system incorporates both style and performance.  Two systems are available, a side mount or under tail style.

Handlebars

Handlebar 51,0/53,0/53,5 mm. anodized aluminum EN AW 7075 o 6082. With a wide range of angle possibility it is possible to adjust to several uses.

Bodywork Panels

Made of carbon fiber or fiberglass and is modeled on the bike, with a “wind” designed shape for maximum efficiency.

Fuel Tank

Hand crafted from aluminum alloy 450 (EN AW-5083) H111. The capacity is 16 liters allowing for an oversized airbox while maintaining the perfect body position and aerodynamics.

Rearsets

Made in EN AW-6082 aluminum alloy which incorporate a detailed design that allows for a light and efficient part.

One F042 kit properly packaged and delivered to the Boulder Motor Sports workshop. It’s a bit like Christmas, we couldn’t wait to open the boxes and begin preparing our BMS F042.

It didn’t take us long to un-crate and begin assembling the various handcrafted aluminum parts. This bike is incredible, the precision fit and finish is amazing.

Here’s a sneak peak at the front end components. The F042 is beginning to take shape with high quality performance parts and special materials used throughout the entire bike. The ohlins forks are from a 1098R, re-valved and sprung for optimum handling. When you come to the end of the straight and get on the binders, these Brembo Monoblock calipers will ease your mind with a slight pull of the lever.

The swingarm wheel combination fits precisely with the upgraded chain adjuster kit. If your one who utilizes the rear brake, we have you covered with the Brembo HP caliper and rotor combination. The forged magnesium Marchesisni wheels deliver strength, reduced weight and sheer beauty.

A second F042 bike begins to take shape for a long standing good customer of BMS. We painted the frame with a high gloss original Ducati frame color and anodized the miscellaneous chassis components. The Ohlins rear shock has been re-valved and sprung to suit the customer and provide him with the precise handling the F042 delivers.

*The FO42 is an entirely custom motorcycle experience. Boulder Motor Sports can provide simply the Pierobon Kit or all the labor and all the parts- it’s your call. To begin your FO42 project, contact Boulder Motor Sports today at 303-495-3416!