Gallery: Amazing Roland Sands Ducati Hypermotard custom

Believe it or not but this hooligan-looking machine started life as a sophisticated specimen out of the Ducati factory in Bologna as a standard Hypermotard.

But once US customising legend Roland Sands got his hands on it he and his team completely transformed the look of the bike, without losing a single millimetre of style.

Check out the gallery to see detailed pictures of this amazing machine, then pick up a copy of the January 16 edition of MCN to read the full details and story behind the motorcycle.

• Check out video of the original Hypermotard being put through its paces by Ruben Xaus