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Here’s what would happen if Frankenstein’s monster was a motorcycle.
A little while back, one of WiMoto’s most notable exploits honored our pages with its graceful presence. The project in question was a cafe racer-style undertaking based on a 1992 Honda CBR600 F2, and its flawless aesthetic proved that Wido Veldkamp’s crew isn’t playing around.
Today, we’ll be diving in for a thorough analysis of yet another bespoke creation born under this workshop’s roof. At its core, the bike you see here is a Honda NTV650, which might not necessarily be your first pick when searching for a donor. Its chunky bodywork, oversized saddle, and beefy frame weren’t exactly what you’d call visually appealing – until WiMoto showed up to fix the mess, that is.
Within its frame, the NTV650 houses a 647cc liquid-cooled V-twin powerplant that feeds its oomph to a shaft final drive by means of a five-speed gearbox. At optimal revs, the four-stroke engine will gladly deliver up to 53 horses, along with 39 pound-feet (53 Nm) of twisting force.
WiMoto began by applying a stealthy layer of satin black to the bike’s frame, swingarm, and lower fork legs. At the front, the team went about installing a vintage half-fairing resembling that of a Ducati 900SS, while the NTV’s subframe was tweaked to accommodate an aluminum seat pan and one handsome tail unit.
Next, the experts proceeded to craft a rugged exhaust system in-house, but I’ll have to admit that I’m not a huge fan of that boxy muffler. The forged hoops were treated to a gorgeous coat of white paintwork before being enveloped in high-performance Maxxis tires on both ends. In terms of handling upgrades, the creature’s front and rear suspension setups have been subjected to a comprehensive overhaul by the pros over at HK-Suspension.
Each and every stock lighting component was discarded in favor of aftermarket LED alternatives, while the NTV’s body panels received a metallic green finish that looks the part. To wrap it all up, a custom tan leather saddle was laid on top of the alloy seat pan.
Finally, WiMoto nicknamed their creation “The Green Goblin”.
Today, we’ll be diving in for a thorough analysis of yet another bespoke creation born under this workshop’s roof. At its core, the bike you see here is a Honda NTV650, which might not necessarily be your first pick when searching for a donor. Its chunky bodywork, oversized saddle, and beefy frame weren’t exactly what you’d call visually appealing – until WiMoto showed up to fix the mess, that is.
Within its frame, the NTV650 houses a 647cc liquid-cooled V-twin powerplant that feeds its oomph to a shaft final drive by means of a five-speed gearbox. At optimal revs, the four-stroke engine will gladly deliver up to 53 horses, along with 39 pound-feet (53 Nm) of twisting force.
WiMoto began by applying a stealthy layer of satin black to the bike’s frame, swingarm, and lower fork legs. At the front, the team went about installing a vintage half-fairing resembling that of a Ducati 900SS, while the NTV’s subframe was tweaked to accommodate an aluminum seat pan and one handsome tail unit.
Next, the experts proceeded to craft a rugged exhaust system in-house, but I’ll have to admit that I’m not a huge fan of that boxy muffler. The forged hoops were treated to a gorgeous coat of white paintwork before being enveloped in high-performance Maxxis tires on both ends. In terms of handling upgrades, the creature’s front and rear suspension setups have been subjected to a comprehensive overhaul by the pros over at HK-Suspension.
Each and every stock lighting component was discarded in favor of aftermarket LED alternatives, while the NTV’s body panels received a metallic green finish that looks the part. To wrap it all up, a custom tan leather saddle was laid on top of the alloy seat pan.
Finally, WiMoto nicknamed their creation “The Green Goblin”.
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