Project · from custom to scrambler · handmade
Alligator
Honda CM400. A light and agile scrambler, camouflaged like a predator waiting for its prey.
ScrollChapter 01 — Freedom
Light,
on any terrain
- Base
- Honda CM400
- From
- Custom
- A
- Scrambler
- Workmanship
- By hand, paint included
I loved this little Honda custom from the start, for its distinctive frame and its simple, essential parallel twin engine.
I thought such a minimalist and light bike would be more at ease if it could take on any kind of terrain.
I wanted to create a light, easy-handling bike that could give free rein to its rider's desire for freedom and bring him closer to nature in a simple and profound way.
Chapter 02 — The transformation
From custom
to scrambler
So this CM400 went through a deep reinterpretation, turning from a custom into a scrambler with a vintage look, but with technological elements that blend in without clashing.
Chapter 03 — The stance
Higher
at the rear
I changed the stance of the bike by raising the whole rear end with a frame rebuilt by hand and supported by a pair of Progressive 970 series shocks.
The front end comes from a Ducati, with an upgraded braking system that guarantees excellent stopping power for this bike.
Suspension
Progressive 970 series
Front end
Ducati
Brakes
Upgraded system
Chapter 04 — The wood
Carved
by hand
The hand-carved wooden under-seat creates a bond with nature and houses the small LED indicators hidden inside it.
Chapter 05 — The colour
Camouflaged like
a predator
Its colour scheme lets it blend in, like a predator waiting for its prey.
Olive green and bronze, framed by that wrinkle black that hides the engine and shows off its knobby “paws”.
Chapter 06 — Instruments
The bare
essentials
The instruments have been simplified too, with a tiny gauge and USB sockets placed above its imposing headlight.
Chapter 07 — The garage
Every part
made by hand
Every new part is made by hand and all the work (paint included) is carried out by me in my private garage.
Looking at it makes you want to escape, riding it makes you feel capable of anything. This is Alligator.
Specifications
See the other bikes- Model
- Honda CM400
- Style
- From custom to scrambler
- Rear frame
- Rebuilt by hand, raised stance
- Rear suspension
- Progressive 970 series
- Front end
- Ducati
- Brakes
- Upgraded system
- Under-seat
- Hand-carved wood, integrated LED indicators
- Instruments
- Mini gauge, USB sockets above the headlight
- Colours
- Olive green, bronze, wrinkle black
- Workmanship
- All by hand, paint included