Photo: El Solitario
El Solitario, probably one of the custom bikes workshops with the most intriguing build we’ve encountered lately, announces a trio of Honda CG125-based machines: Black!, Rock! And Punk! While the names of the bikes are doubtlessly related to music genre attitudes, it’s rather bard to believe that the first one has to deal with black metal, anyway.
Following Richard Hamilton’s definition of pop art as being “Popular, Low Cost, Transient, Expendable, Mass Produced, Young, Witty, Sexy, Gimmicky, Glamorous & Big Business” El Solitario went ahead and stripped the old Hondas of everything which was not needed. The new bikes had to be simple, light and nimble, while offering a deep insight in the pop art culture and be exceptionally fun while at it.
The whole build was based on Honda’s 1980 CG125, with the engine and the carburetor receiving complete overhaul to ensure flawless operation. Seals, hoses, gaskets and cables have all been renewed, while all the nuts and bolts were replaced with stainless steel ones to help better preservation.
El Solitario had the 80’s BMX bikes design in mind as the centerfold line of the new motorcycles, so it was only natural to equip them with certain BMW parts, such as the apehanger-style handlebars, X-PLOD pegs and NOS grips. A Bates front fender was installed in the rear, with a LED tail light and a NOS head unit, a vintage-look peanut tank, and cleverly-hidden wiring and horn for a clean look.
Continental Twinduro tires provide dual-purpose usability on both asphalt and trail, while the shortened frame received a wheelie-bike banana seat and sissybar. The crazy paint is courtesy of Lanas paint Shop and JMKL helped with the overall design. Add in some neon color splashes for an even wackier livery, and watch out for the exhaust header. We love seeing young ladies ride, but that header makes no difference between who gets burned.
The whole build was based on Honda’s 1980 CG125, with the engine and the carburetor receiving complete overhaul to ensure flawless operation. Seals, hoses, gaskets and cables have all been renewed, while all the nuts and bolts were replaced with stainless steel ones to help better preservation.
El Solitario had the 80’s BMX bikes design in mind as the centerfold line of the new motorcycles, so it was only natural to equip them with certain BMW parts, such as the apehanger-style handlebars, X-PLOD pegs and NOS grips. A Bates front fender was installed in the rear, with a LED tail light and a NOS head unit, a vintage-look peanut tank, and cleverly-hidden wiring and horn for a clean look.
Continental Twinduro tires provide dual-purpose usability on both asphalt and trail, while the shortened frame received a wheelie-bike banana seat and sissybar. The crazy paint is courtesy of Lanas paint Shop and JMKL helped with the overall design. Add in some neon color splashes for an even wackier livery, and watch out for the exhaust header. We love seeing young ladies ride, but that header makes no difference between who gets burned.
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