Dubbed 'Bending', This Custom Triumph Street Scrambler Has the Strangest Nickname Around

Many bike-modding outfits have experimented with Triumph’s modern classic lineup, but none went quite as far as Tamarit and we doubt any of them ever will. Since we’ve already covered most of their recent exploits, let’s take a trip back in time to inspect the 112th entry in the shop’s project archive. Built for an Italian client, this custom Street Scrambler has an odd nickname and tons of off-roading appetite.

Tamarit refers to it as Bending, but it’s not entirely clear what this sobriquet might signify. Perhaps it has to do with them bending some rules to create a versatile machine for all terrains, or it may have come as a result of its mind-bending looks. Either way, the result is absolutely spectacular to say the least – a stylish scrambler that excels in both everyday usability and off-roading prowess.

As with most of their undertakings, the Spanish custom bike connoisseurs deleted all the stock bodywork aside from the fuel tank. Items like the Street Scrambler’s seat, exhaust system, and lighting components followed suit, as did most of the original cockpit equipment. With a blank canvas on their workbench, the rear framework was due for some extensive surgery.

After shortening and looping the motorcycle’s subframe, Tamarit’s gurus topped it off with a bespoke seat pan, generous padding, and premium upholstery. The saddle provides just enough space for two-up riding, and it’s available as an off-the-shelf solution in the firm’s aftermarket catalog. Beneath it lies a handmade rear fender, whose southernmost tip bears an unobtrusive license plate bracket.

Motogadget turn signals are attached to the latter, while an LED taillight has been seamlessly integrated into the subframe tubing. A bit further ahead on the flanks, we find a pair of tracker-style number plates giving a cool twist to the bike’s scrambled appearance. All these goodies are supported by high-grade Ohlins shock absorbers with piggyback reservoirs and progressive springs.

The front suspension was also beefed up during the overhaul, with the original forks making room for Ohlins replacements just like the rear shocks. They’re held in place via tailor-made aluminum triple clamps, and there’s a high-mounted front fender attached to the lower module. As for the brakes, they’ve been upgraded with fresh discs and Beringer calipers for improved stopping power on both ends.

Choosing to retain the Street Scrambler’s factory wheels, the project's authors cloaked their rims in chunky dual-purpose tires from Heidenau. One of the coolest items we’ve seen on many Tamarit-built masterpieces is their proprietary, gyroscopic LED headlight, and Bending carries just that above the front fender. When the handlebar is turned, its adaptive beam provides illumination where needed most.

Further back in the cockpit area, you’ll come across a new handlebar equipped with adjustable Puig control levers, as well as bar-end blinkers and mirrors from Motogadget’s range. Other accessories found throughout this machine include Tamarit fuel tank badges, an aluminum skid plate, and a replacement chain guard. The engine covers received circular emblems depicting the project’s name and number.

Although the parallel-twin's internal workings were left unchanged, the standard exhaust system gave way to Zard pipework that’s sure to offer an incredible soundtrack. Tamarit refrained from installing a high-mounted exhaust typical of a scrambler build, opting for increased comfort and a pinch of authenticity instead. Now, let’s talk about that gorgeous color scheme.

Black is the primary color used here, in a tasteful mixture of matte and satin finishes. The gold highlights are an excellent fit for the Ohlins suspension hardware, while silver matches the unpainted parts like the sump guard and brake discs. The number 72 is present on the side covers, but we’re not sure whether it nods to the owner’s year of birth or something else.

Whereas the use of black and gold on a custom motorcycle is nothing new or particularly unusual, the way it’s been executed on Bending is muy bueno. There’s no way of knowing how Tamarit’s customer reacted when seeing the completed build for the first time, but it’s perfectly reasonable to assume that he must’ve been over the moon!

At this point, it’s really no surprise to see such a stunning specimen put together by Tamarit Motorcycles, because for them it’s just business as usual. Their portfolio will see its 200th entry in no time if they continue at the current pace, and we’ll most certainly be here to celebrate the occasion. Oh, and of course, don’t hesitate to reach out to these guys if your Triumph could use a good bit of custom charm.