A Motogadget Motoscope Mini speedo sits in between the bars, recessed into the riser clamp. This theme has been continued throughout the whole bike with only a few touches of chrome to break things up.Īn LED headlight is perched in front of new handlebars, with Highsider indicators cleverly hidden under the brake and clutch levers. The whole front end has been blacked out, even the fork tubes. The front guard has been discarded, with only a fork brace left to keep the front taut.
Based on a Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight, this bike sports more than a few upgrades over the stock machine.įirstly, there are the chunky Harley Davidson-branded Dunlop tires wrapped around a set of solid wheels from Rick’s in Germany. This is ‘Kuro Neko,’ one of their latest. Harley-Davidson Sportster by Milwaukee Twin Milwaukee Twin from Metz, France have built more than a few custom motorcycles to date. Fabien was one of the people who voted for the design, and by doing so he was entered into a draw, which he won.Īlong with the bike, Fabien won a VIP trip to the 2022 festival where he saw his new bike, in person, for the first time. When the bike was unveiled to an adoring audience at the Artride exhibition it was also presented to its new owner, Fabien Orquin. Continental TKC80 adventure tires adorn the bike, and while this would certainly make it interesting to ride, it does add to the aggressive styling. This gives it a decidedly modern, mean feel. There isn’t a lick of chrome on the whole bike, with Clement and Antonin instead opting for wrinkle black paint and raw, brushed finishes. The foot pegs look like something straight off a BMX bike, and there is a grip tape detail under the new single seat. This is reflected in the central tank detail which was made out of a skateboard deck. Starting with a factory fresh Indian Chief, the design was based on board culture and the skate aspect of the festival. With just three months to go, Clement and Antonin had their work cut out for them. Grind Machine was voted as the top-ranked design by the public and a panel of ‘super voters,’ and set to be built for the upcoming festival. Wheels & Waves had teamed up with Indian Motorcycles to commission four European bike builders to submit designs for an Indian Chief. This brand new Indian Chief was designed and built for Wheels & Waves, the motorcycle, surf and skate festival held annually in Biarritz, France.ĭubbed ‘Grind Machine,’ this bobber was designed by Clément Molina from Tank Machine, in partnership with Antonin Bazin of Rise Designs. It’s just slightly different from the last one, though. Indian Chief by Tank Machine x Rise Designs Next up is another bike with a blanket belted to the front of it. This screams fun, and is just begging you to get out and explore with your friends or significant other. LED lighting, a fuel-injected 150cc motor and ABS are certainly a far cry from your grandad’s old Vespa. It looks decidedly vintage, but being a modern Vespa you’ll be able to cruise in comfort and peace of mind. Chrome-plated bodywork strips, and grey wheels with diamond-colored edges, are also included in the Pic Nic package. The two-tone saddle is more than long enough for two, and, being a Vespa, there are plenty of storage pockets for helmets and electronic devices. The wood and rattan basket comes complete with cutlery and crockery sets, and a custom-fitted Vespa cooler bag for your foodstuffs. Up front is a picnic blanket secured with brown leather belts, with a fully stocked picnic basket at the rear. Fitted front and rear, the new luggage racks are designed to carry everything you’ll need for a luncheon, brunch-eon or any other ‘-eon’ you desire. As you can guess (and as the name suggests) this limited edition Vespa Primavera 150 is all about getting away on two wheels and enjoying the great outdoors.įor an extra dose of Italian flair, details include brown highlights, chrome luggage racks and special wheels. Vespa Pic Nic As if scooters couldn’t get more fun or utilitarian in nature, Piaggo has gone and done this-the new Vespa Pic Nic. And in other news, an Indian Chief bobber that debuted at Wheels & Waves, a Honda Monkey dustbin racer, a Harley-Davidson Sporty from France, and a Triumph Speed Triple with a Honda RC30 vibe.