Save Point: A Honda CB650R inspired by Cyberpunk 2077
Ever ridden a motorcycle in a video game, and wished you could ride it in real life" Meet Mandrill Garage’s latest custom build: a bright yellow Honda CB650R, inspired by the Arch Motorcycle Method 143 in the video game, Cyberpunk 2077.
Mandrill are based in Beijing, China, where they run a restaurant and bar alongside their workshop. They’ve opened a satellite location in Shanghai too, and their interests extend further than just motorcycles.
?The concept of Mandrill is to ?do interesting things?,? explains shop boss, Luo Hao.
?We design modified motorcycles, travel videos, cocktails and clothes. We just made a whiskey with a winery in Alaska, using ice from the Arctic glacier. Think of something interesting, and we’ll go back and do it.?
Mandrill’s bikes sure are interesting, and they’re not tied to one particular style either. Inspiration for this project hit when they saw that their client, a young gaming enthusiast, had a Cyberpunk 2077 sticker on his car. Operating on a tight budget, the shop decided to take styling cues from the Arch bike in the game, and apply them to the considerably cheaper Honda CB650R.
The biggest visual hit is the front wheel cover?a direct nod to the game. Mandrill designed it using 3D modeling software, then 3D-printed it using ABS plastic. It’s mounted to the forks, so it doesn’t spin with the wheel.
?This is the same as the virtual motorcycle in Cyberpunk 2077,? says Luo, ?and, of cours...
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