Anima, the Ducati Diavel V4 with supercar qualities that looks like something out of a futuristic video game.

In the world of custom motorcycles , there are projects that seek to refine an already special machine, and others that strive to break the mold and take design into uncharted territory. Such is the case with Anima, a Ducati Diavel V4 transformed by Swiss studio Vtopia Design, which looks like it came straight out of a digital science fiction universe.

This bike, led by designer Giorgio Cerrato, not only reinterprets the Diavel's visual language, but completely reinvents it. Inspired by the aesthetics of video games and anime, the Swiss designers have built a completely new bodywork based on carbon fiber panels with angular and aggressive shapes, giving it an almost unreal presence.

Vtopia's work goes beyond a simple makeover. The original bike's architecture has been modified to adopt a sportier stance, closer to a café racer than a cruiser. To achieve this, an Öhlins shock absorber with a piggyback system has been installed to raise the rear end, while the front end has been lowered with clip-on handlebars, completely changing the riding position.

The rear subframe, machined from scratch from machined aluminum, contributes to a more aggressive and radical silhouette, completely different from the more voluminous and muscular rear end of the base Ducati. Ergonomically, the bike features CNC footrests and a modular seat upholstered in yellow Alcantara, with a neoprene base designed for both aesthetic and functional reasons.

The new version of the Diavel also incorporates high-level engineering. Hidden beneath the carbon panels is a custom-made aluminum fuel tank, along with new components from the manufacturer Motocorse. The original clutch has also been replaced with an STM dry clutch, developed in collaboration with Ducati Performance, which adds a sonorous character and a more direct response.

One of the most striking elements is the spectacular Spark-made exhaust system, a titanium work of art with four outlets aligned beneath the V4 block. No less impressive is the front braking system, featuring Brembo GP4-MS calipers, carbon-ceramic discs, and custom air ducts—technology more suited to a supercar than a motorcycle.

The whole package is completed with bold LED lighting strategically placed on both the front and rear. The aesthetic finish is striking. The base color is a metallic purple combined with black, white, and small red details, such as the brake hoses, which contrast with the yellow of the seat.

Anima isn't a bike for everyday use or for everyone. It's a unique piece that defies the rules and combines the best of both worlds. In the video accompanying this article, you can learn about the Ducati Diavel V4 that is the base model and see the changes it has received.