Project · inspired by the Fender Stratocaster
Strato
Honda NX650 Dominator 1992. An ultra slim scrambler in Daphne Blue, like a fifties Stratocaster.
ScrollChapter 01 — The guitar
Rock 'n' roll
in Daphne Blue
- Base
- Honda NX650 Dominator, 1992
- Inspiration
- Fender Stratocaster
- Colour
- Daphne Blue
- Owner
- A barber from Rome
Ever since I was young I have loved guitars, even though I cannot play them. This scrambler of mine draws its inspiration from one of them.
In the fifties it was the symbol of the new, of rebellion, of rock 'n' roll: the Fender Stratocaster in its Daphne Blue version.
A gentle, candy look with soft and sweet lines, but able to stir souls when its strings started to vibrate.
Chapter 02 — The line
Ultra slim
That is how I wanted to interpret my latest scrambler, a '92 Honda NX650 Dominator.
A very thin, slender line, so thin that from the front you can see only its upside-down forks and nothing more.
Essential, minimalist lines leave this bike light, almost weightless and innocent looking, but you only need to start it to enjoy all its power and agility on the road.
Chapter 03 — Chassis
Through Rome's
traffic
A new Aprilia-derived front end and an upgraded braking system, a narrow handlebar and a comfortable riding position to slip through the traffic of Rome (its new owner is a well-known barber in the capital).
Front end
Aprilia derived
Brakes
Upgraded system
Handlebar
Narrow
Chapter 04 — Tank and seat
Sixties,
leather and suede
The tank is from the sixties, small and tapered to make room for a very comfortable seat in fine leather and suede matching the bike's details.
Chapter 05 — Subframe and exhaust
All
hidden
The fully rebuilt subframe hides all the electrics and incorporates the LED brake light and indicators.
The stainless steel 2 into 1 exhaust is also handmade.
Chapter 06 — The colour
A sense of
harmony
The colour scheme is rich in details, and the different shades used manage to coexist with a pleasing sense of harmony.
When you get on, it feels like a bicycle; when you open the throttle… you smile.
Specifications
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- Honda NX650 Dominator · 1992
- Inspiration
- Fender Stratocaster Daphne Blue
- Front end
- Aprilia derived
- Brakes
- Upgraded system
- Handlebar
- Narrow, comfortable position
- Tank
- Sixties, small and tapered
- Seat
- Fine leather and suede
- Subframe
- Rebuilt, hides the electrics
- Lights
- Integrated LED brake light and indicators
- Exhaust
- Handmade stainless steel 2 into 1