Drawing inspiration from the legendary endurance racing machines of the late 1970s and 1980s, with their lean looks crafted for the single purpose of winning races, Deus’ boys stripped the bike to its bones. Back to basics, Deus unmercifully focused on reducing weight and shifting the visual focus on to the 1251cc air-cooled engine. The stance was emphasized by fitting wider bars and hand fabricated aluminum bodywork. Through a reshaped tank, side covers and cowl, a slender silhouette was created and finished with a distinctive paint treatment - the divine touch of dark transparent, which is not black and it is not brown, but somehow it is amber from certain angles and allows the aluminum to show through. As a delightful finishing to a beautiful and charismatic bike, the leather sided, suede top seat. Touché.
Aug. 10, 2013
British Higher School of Art and Design
Pforzheim University
Central Saint Martins
Strate College
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