Cut & pasted form ducatiUSA.com website; .... come-0nnn dave r you asleep at the switch!
"AND THE WINNER OF THE MONSTER 1100 COMPETITION IS...
While the competition was fierce, in the end there could be only one. Votes came in fast and strong showing support for Ducati dealerships around the country. As the counting began it was uncertain who would emerge victorious. Throughout the week votes remained close but a victor was crowned. With inspiration taken from the urban Los Angeles landscape Del Amo Motorsports captured the most attention and has taken their Monster 1100 to the winner's circle.
“The concept for the bike emerged from a gathering of ideas supporting the urban landscape found in the Los Angeles area. As many of you know, Los Angeles has many of the Nation's most pristine riding areas, canyons and highways abounding throughout Southern California.
The most prominent piece in our design is the Los Angeles City Hall building, arguably the most recognizable Los Angeles Skyscraper. We utilized a view of reverse construction on the building to tie into the trellis frame that Ducati is famous for. The front windscreen and rear seat cowl were designed using the artist's rendering of Downtown Los Angeles seen from overhead. Also worth mentioning is the tank stripe which pays homage to the new Ducati Logo. We utilized the Italian flag in the design to pay tribute to those who brought over such a wonderful bike. This experience has been very arduous but well worth the experienceâ€"from the 2 week deadline (concept to finished product) to the install and final unveil.
Del Amo Motorsports would like to thank Ducati for this unique opportunity. We here at Del Amo Motorsports Redondo Beach, CA would like to thank all who contributed to the final design. Art and Design by Alan Villanueva, Graphics by Expectalot, Monste 1100 S by Ducati North America".
Ducati North America would like to applaud Del Amo Motorsports for a job well done as well as all of the dealers that participated in this competition. Many unique and creative Monster 1100s were unveiled to the public just a few short days ago. Interest has been high making these customized Monsters the focal point of many conversations.
Stay tuned for further happenings with these customized Monsters. "
it was one of my top 4 choices ... tough to decide; also liked the day of the dead theme one; and the funky paint job by that artist San Fran artist ...
[coffee]
No tail chop, no cans, no open clutch, nothing special or even different from a stock white one other than a paint job... Pretty lame if you ask me... And dare i say, somebody had his peeps vote for him on the net...
(http://monster.ducatiusa.com/img/delamo/monster2.jpg)
(http://monster.ducatiusa.com/img/delamo/monster3.jpg)
(http://monster.ducatiusa.com/img/delamo/monster7.jpg)
I agree, nice paint job, but no soul of a monster.
I liked the Sask, bike, just cause they were thinking outside the box, being different.
I liked the promo too, a later unveiling would have given the dealers more time to go nuts.
Here's a beer for the SASK dealer, [drink]
This was the most stock of the bunch. At least we now know which dealership has the most friends willing to vote multiple times.
Quote from: DucinKtown on January 21, 2009, 10:25:55 PM
I liked the Sask, bike, just cause they were thinking outside the box, being different.
+1 on the Sask Monster--it had the most interesting concept of the bunch.
And though I'm surprised the Beverly Hills entry did not smoke the competition, the "winning" bike from Del Amo is about as exciting as watching snow melt. BORING!
LOL! Tank panels and a seat cover. City hall? ???
Well guy's i'm disappointed in that the bike i had out over the christmas holidays on which i completed 420miles had more DP accessories on it than any of the competition bikes:ie open clutch cover+red p/plate,carbon termi's,steering damper,comfort seat and loads of carbon fiber. I have to admit that it didn't have a fancy paint job but most monsters that you see don't, but they do carry alot of DP accessories which to me is the way that most monster owners give their bike an identity of it's own and on which ducati has built it's customer base. :(
Honestly, this whole contest was set up wrong. Originality it seemed as only about paint jobs. I think in essence that Ducati wanted to find some panels for putting out as DP parts?
I think if the contest was put together as a 'custom' Monster. a lot of the things would not have been DP parts and therefore, no good in the money department for Ducati.
All in all, would rather have seen the Indy custom 696 win!
OH and yes i voted for the winner (sorry to those who are here) but i took it as a custom stock panel contest, not the full blown custom.
can't remember which one I voted for, but I passed over all the ones with stock rear sets. That's the only part of the Monster that I don't really care for.
The competion generated the publicity that Ducati intended.
Mission accomplished.
The most radical one IMO was Beverly Hills Ducati with their Acid and LSD trip Beatles inspired paint, but I still voted for Modesto Ducati.
Why Modesto,
Cause the ol Monster Chromo's were cool as hell, and it was great to see someone make something somewhat similar. I figured if Ducati was going to base any changes off of the information they received, it could help to bring back the chromo, which may help make me a (new) monster buyer again.
O-well,
I thought the winning bike sucked, but then again, most of them did, so I am not surprised.
Quote from: Capo on January 22, 2009, 06:04:03 AM
The competion generated the publicity that Ducati intended.
Mission accomplished.
Maybe the beautiful genius of the whole thing was that Ducati wanted to inspire all of you to outdo them! They showed their (so called best), and you get the opportunity to blow them away by purchasing the bike and modding it (even just slightly) to be more custom than theirs.
Quote from: BellissiMoto on January 22, 2009, 06:05:59 AM
The most radical one IMO was Beverly Hills Ducati with their Acid and LSD trip Beatles inspired paint, but I still voted for Modesto Ducati.
Why Modesto,
Cause the ol Monster Chromo's were cool as hell, and it was great to see someone make something somewhat similar. I figured if Ducati was going to base any changes off of the information they received, it could help to bring back the chromo, which may help make me a (new) monster buyer again.
O-well,
I thought the winning bike sucked, but then again, most of them did, so I am not surprised.
how well did the matrix styled bikes actually sell?
anyway,
i hope they learned that monsters owners dont like chopper paint jobs...
I liked the Canada entry:
(http://monster.ducatiusa.com/img/thundercity/monster3.jpg)
mitt
...never mind......
and..... they didnt use the voting box >:(
this contest reminds me of American Idol, the most popular wins, regardless of talent.
LOL
There were 3 bikes that I felt were in the running, with some serious Mods given the timeframe, shame we ended up with the winning example only having a paintjob. Wonder how the voting woould have been if you were not allowed to vote for a bike in your state. - Gene
Next year I'm gonna get my dealer to buy an SV650 and paint the Orlando County building on it with a Ducati decal over it and see if they notice.
Quote from: Raux on January 22, 2009, 04:31:15 AMOH and yes i voted for the winner (sorry to those who are here) but i took it as a custom stock panel contest, not the full blown custom.
It wasn't even a complete paint job. They even missed one of the fairings (granted, one that should simply be taken off). If it were about the paint, Beverly Hills even painted the heat shields as well as the entire windscreen.
And again... the outline of an old building on a plain white background? [laugh]
Someone here said it best this was a competition to find the best painter the dealers had access to, but damn it, they couldn't mount a freaking clutch cover?
I don't see it. Nice paint. Thats about it. Most of them had nice paint, but many of them at least did some mods. The new Monster has alot of potential.
what crap... rigged...... :-\
A bit miffed :-[
lame
Quote from: Mother on January 23, 2009, 10:15:31 AM
lame
+1
the whole nature of ducati with a dry clutch is have it open [roll]
i thought our bike was pretty freakin pimp.....the whole day of the dead theme....
Please >:( are they for real, what BS
Quote from: motogpfan on January 22, 2009, 11:16:32 AM
Next year I'm gonna get my dealer to buy an SV650 and paint the Orlando County building on it with a Ducati decal over it and see if they notice.
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
I honestly thought DucPond would run away with it. They put the most into their bike, and it one of the best of the new monsters I have seen!
Congrats on a well executed project DucPond you had my vote 8)
IMO, the sad part was that the Del Amo bike was a vinyl sticker and not even paint ..... ???
Are you serious??
<owen wilson voice>
Unbelievable.
Quote from: JEFF_H on January 24, 2009, 03:09:41 PM
Are you serious??
<owen wilson voice>
Unbelievable.
from their description
"We here at Del Amo Motorsports Redondo Beach, CA would like to thank all who contributed to the final design. Art and Design by Alan Villanueva, Graphics by Expectalot"
http://www.expectalot.com/ (http://www.expectalot.com/)
Also this is the bike that was featured on both ducati.ms startup page and that "other" monster list both sites are vertical scope sites and Ducati NA is an advertiser on these sites
Quote from: Dave R on January 24, 2009, 03:40:45 PM
Also this is the bike that was featured on both ducati.ms startup page and that "other" monster list both sites are vertical scope sites and Ducati NA is an advertiser on these sites
Hmmm, interesting.
mitt
This will seem a bit harsh...
make the beast with two backs Ducati NA....
Yes...
I'm, serious...
just saying.
I for one......
am still unemployed..... so in regards to this, my care level is at 0.
in the event of my untimely hiring
care level will still be at 0
Quote from: bobspapa on January 24, 2009, 06:06:04 PM
I for one......
am still unemployed..... so in regards to this, my care level is at 0.
in the event of my untimely hiring
care level will still be at 0
...and whether you find a job or not...
make the beast with two backs Ducati NA.
just saying..... [laugh]
Quote from: ducpainter on January 24, 2009, 06:11:06 PM
...and whether you find a job or not...
make the beast with two backs Ducati NA.
just saying..... [laugh]
but... what if DNA hires me ;)
Quote from: BastrdHK on January 24, 2009, 01:29:53 PM
I honestly thought DucPond would run away with it. They put the most into their bike, and it one of the best of the new monsters I have seen!
Congrats on a well executed project DucPond you had my vote 8)
Mine too
Quote from: bobspapa on January 24, 2009, 06:12:55 PM
but... what if DNA hires me ;)
then...
we can be friends...
and make the beast with two backs Ducati NA...
Did you notice I didn't capitalize make the beast with two backs?
It was out of respect...
to you. :-*
Quote from: Mike_D on January 22, 2009, 02:18:44 AM
And though I'm surprised the Beverly Hills entry did not smoke the competition, the "winning" bike from Del Amo is about as exciting as watching snow melt. BORING!
well here in the north country watching snow melt is lots of fun the sooner that shits gone the faster i can get out and [moto]. but either way that bike wasnt very cool, there wasnt even [bacon] on it
i'm confused (as if that's a suprise ;D )
ducati marketing comes up with a lame advertising gimmick.
a dealer only "dress up a monster" contest.
the dealers are given a limited time-frame in which to work. and it shows
those that joined... took the path of least resistance, no cutting, no chopping, no tweaking, no special custom parts.
change the color, change the exhaust [roll] lame.
lame marketing plan, lame follow through, lame results.
the worst thing they did was name it a monster challenge competition because I think it conjures up memories of what DNA dropped.
it was never meant for us. it was meant for those who don't know, and even if it were meant for us... it's nothing more than a failed publicity stunt.
no need for the hate.
IMO
if del amo won because they stacked the deck........ every other dealer out there had the same opportunity to do the very same thing (at worst), and at best, had the same opportunity to put together a bike that wowed the shit out of everybody.
I don't hate Joel.
I also don't kiss DNA's ass...
Quote from: ducpainter on January 24, 2009, 07:09:55 PM
I don't hate Joel.
I also don't kiss DNA's ass...
me either.
that is reserved for lm ;D
but seriously...am I missing something, how is any of this kissing DNA's booty
and no...... I have not applied with them [cheeky]
Quote from: bobspapa on January 24, 2009, 07:13:31 PM
me either.
that is reserved for lm ;D
but seriously...am I missing something, how is any of this kissing DNA's booty
Maybe it's me.
Quote from: ducpainter on January 24, 2009, 07:23:17 PM
Maybe it's me.
no.... it's not.
from reading posts from a number of people here....it would appear that lot's of people are upset.
my theory is...... "we" want the monster challenge back (the everymans version ... ok ladies too), and lots of people thought they would see entries similar to what we saw in the monster challenge of old.
And that didnt happen.
That didnt happen because it was never meant to be a contest for us, and IMO....... it never should have been labled a "contest" to start with.
maybe "showcase", but not contest.
Quote from: bobspapa on January 24, 2009, 07:31:44 PM
no.... it's not.
from reading posts from a number of people here....it would appear that lot's of people are upset.
my theory is...... "we" want the monster challenge back (the everymans version ... ok ladies too), and lots of people thought they would see entries similar to what we saw in the monster challenge of old.
And that didnt happen.
That didnt happen because it was never meant to be a contest for us, and IMO....... it never should have been labled a "contest" to start with.
maybe "showcase", but not contest.
Keep in mind...
I'm a painter.
I admire all the hard work that all the painters put in to the 'contest'.
My skillset is not the same as theirs...I doubt I could do that stuff.
I happen to be of the mind that the best paint jobs are the ones that complement the bike...
not ones that 'are the bike'.
Quote from: ducpainter on January 24, 2009, 07:43:03 PM
Keep in mind...
I'm a painter.
I admire all the hard work that all the painters put in to the 'contest'.
My skillset is not the same as theirs...I doubt I could do that stuff.
I happen to be of the mind that the best paint jobs are the ones that complement the bike...
not ones that 'are the bike'.
I agree. (this coming from a guy who pretty much wanted and got a "no paint" bike ;D )
remember.... they are dealers.... not customizers.
baaaaaaad publicity stunt.
not all the ideas are winners.
Quote from: ducpainter on January 24, 2009, 06:24:27 PM
then...
we can be friends...
and make the beast with two backs Ducati NA...
Did you notice I didn't capitalize make the beast with two backs?
It was out of respect...
to you. :-*
lol .... omg ... are you guys having a love in? (just to be a s**t disturber)
Quote from: ducpainter on January 24, 2009, 07:43:03 PM
Keep in mind...
I'm a painter.
I admire all the hard work that all the painters put in to the 'contest'.
My skillset is not the same as theirs...I doubt I could do that stuff.
I happen to be of the mind that the best paint jobs are the ones that complement the bike...
not ones that 'are the bike'.
good point; this is why I like the more subtle paint jobs that dont overwhelm the bike; but then again I really like the day of the dead bike it was truly artistic & original; and somehow didnt seem to detract from the idea of a nacked bike.
A truly nacked bike is as stripped down; no crome; an all matt dark finish; no bright plastic ... perhaps this is where the contest falls down; its getting away from the nacked bike which was a great concept. Some bikes with subtle custom paint still seem to work for me; some surtle custom paint still seem to capture the spirit of a nacked bike .... note the the winner looks like the monstor web design ... hummm a little self gratification there ....
Quote from: DuciD03 on January 24, 2009, 08:52:20 PM
lol .... omg ... are you guys having a love in? (just to be a s**t disturber)
well.... he did spend the night once :-*
Quote from: mitt on January 22, 2009, 06:35:46 AM
I liked the Canada entry:
(http://monster.ducatiusa.com/img/thundercity/monster3.jpg)
mitt
1+ this one still capture the necked ness of a monster in many ways; as did the San Fran job
Did they all leave on the reflectors? [roll]
Quote from: trouble on January 24, 2009, 09:39:53 PM
Did they all leave on the reflectors? [roll]
At some point in the near future, they will have to sell these bikes to a customer, so they don't want to totally toss the DOT/EPA junk out the window.
mitt
Quote from: bobspapa on January 24, 2009, 07:13:31 PM
but seriously...am I missing something, how is any of this kissing DNA's booty
BP - I will try to connect the dots:
DNA sponsors the DML and the .ms forums. Those forums feature the winning bike, right before the voting starts. The winning bike wins, and then ywe wonder where all the on-line votes came from. I bet if the DMF featured Duc-seas bike right before the voting, then it would have received more votes too. Therefore, the VS kissing DNA and DNA kissing VS remarks.
mitt
Quote from: mitt on January 25, 2009, 09:05:16 AM
BP - I will try to connect the dots:
DNA sponsors the DML and the .ms forums. Those forums feature the winning bike, right before the voting starts. The winning bike wins, and then ywe wonder where all the on-line votes came from. I bet if the DMF featured Duc-seas bike right before the voting, then it would have received more votes too. Therefore, the VS kissing DNA and DNA kissing VS remarks.
mitt
okee dokee... I was not aware of the timeline aspect..... that and I haven't been over to the DML in awhile.
still..... it was not a contest for us... it was a stupid advertising gimmick. And didn't ducsea post a thread with a teaser pics prior to the voting and a video the day after voting started?
And yes... I know the DNF did not "feature" the bike.... but like I said earlier..... every dealer that participated in this had an opportunity to knock their bike out of the park, and IMO.... none of them did.
Anyway ya slice it..... to all of us... cept maybe Dave ;), our bikes are art, and all art is relative to the eye judging it.
I like art shows.... not art contests
Quote from: BastrdHK on January 24, 2009, 01:29:53 PM
I honestly thought DucPond would run away with it. They put the most into their bike, and it one of the best of the new monsters I have seen!
Congrats on a well executed project DucPond you had my vote 8)
+1, the winning bike was the least interesting, IMHO.