?This Suzuki GS550 is very similar in form to our previous Honda CB550 and Suzuki GS750,? they tell us. ?Many will probably accuse us of copying these projects?but it doesn’t make sense to change something that’s good.?
Those are bold words, but their work leaves little room for argument. This late-70s GS550 is extremely well-balanced?following all the traditional cafe racer cues without feeling stale.

A quick glance at the engine shows a fresh coat of paint, and a couple of interesting details. On the right you’ll notice a neat little transparent cover, and a custom-made, finned intake system. On the left, the shop’s name is subtly etched into the engine cover.
Then there’s the exhaust system?a gorgeous stainless steel, four-into-one affair, that runs under the engine and doubles back on itself.
On the bodywork front, Eastern Spirit massaged the stock tank to sit better, then matched it to a hand-made tail unit. It’s perched on a custom subframe, with all the key electric components hidden to keep things airy. The tail light?and a license plate bracket?are mounted to the side.

The final paint job is a deep bronzed brown, with a subtle gold fade creating a pinstripe effect. Every part’s been finished with careful consideration?some polished, and some blacked out.
Bronze tank badges?and a gas cap bearing the company’s logo?add a final touch.

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