Custom Bikes Of The Week: 14 July, 2019
Ducati and BMW raid their archives to create special editions of their most legendary bikes. Plus a Freddie Spencer tribute Honda, and a Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Lego kit (yes, really).
Honda Hornet 600 by Vintage Addiction and Octopus Soul Bikes ?Fast? Freddie Spencer is a legend in Honda circles: he gave the Japanese company its first AMA Superbike victory in 1980, and rode his CB750F Super Sport to second place in the Championships the following year.
Two Spanish shops have just joined forces to create a tribute to Mr Spencer, based on the Hornet 600?which, thanks to more modern tech and 97 hp, is actually a faster machine than Freddie?s original CB750F.
To get the right look, a CB750F fuel tank has been grafted onto the frame, along with a matching repro tail unit. There?s also a custom fabricated seat pan, plus new side panels and a belly pan made from aluminium. Custom headers and an 80s-style muffler keep the vibe period-correct. The stance has been tweaked via suspension mods, and wider bars give the rider more leverage. And after you?ve enjoyed the ride, you can jump off the bike and pore over the classic Honda two-tone blue and silver paint, complete with period decals. Just perfect. [More]
Ducati Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916 It?s hard to believe the Ducati 916 was launched 25 years ago. It?s probably the most iconic Ducati ever made, and certainly one of the most beautiful. So it?s pleasing to see the Borgo Panigale factory acknowledge its history and...
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