In 2016, Portugal’s Luís Costa and Tiago Gonçalves created Unik Edition Custom Motorcycles with a focus on the art of motorcycle customization, transforming dreams into reality. Their design philosophy emphasizes the “Unikness” of each bike:

“We love the possibility of transforming an ordinary piece into something unique in a work of art, surpassing the imagination of our client.”

Since their inception, the crew has created six bikes, each its own unique piece of two-wheeled art. Today, we’re thrilled to feature their sixth build, “Pandora” — a Honda Bol d’Or cafe racer that began as a challenge to complete an unfinished project. They wanted to create a bike that, like a Pandora’s box, did not fully reveal at first glance, but exploded with details on further inspection.

Below we have the full story of this amazing project. "Pandora" in the words of its creators

A crate full of pieces… from a fantastic motorcycle… OF COURSE YES, as long as we could make a cafe racer, single-sided swing arm and with the backet in wood.
The next step, between dinners and some whiskeys, the Pandora was born. It would have to be a motorcycle that did not reveal itself soon enough, but only at close range and little by little could be revealed, just like a pandora’s box. For instance, if you look closely to the tank you will see that the wings of the Honda logo are now the wings of a dragon with the scales on top. Or the motogadget m-lock or the motoscope mini, but you have to look closer!


We believe that we have built a unique, memorable, abused and tanned motorcycle.
 This Honda was our # 6 build, and it will always be special because it was our last project from the old workshop, the shed where everything started, and especially for being our first cafe racer.
 The solid pine wood backet is a piece that will turn many heads dizzy and that make us very happy.

This one is done and in riding mode!

Specifications:

• Sub-frame eliminated and replaced by a single structure, that supports the wood seat
• Replace Twin shock for single shock with new cantilever system;
• Wood seat with acrylics and lights;
• Original tank completely rebuilt.
• Inverted front forks from a Honda CBR 900cm3.
• 17” spoke rims with the original hubs replaced;
• Complete new wider exhaust system 4 x 2, TIG welded inox;
• New racing aluminium feet commands, with brake adaptation and gear selector.
• New Showa shock absorber;
• Customized dragon wings paint job on the rims and tank with white and two shades of blue;
• Relocation of the electronics and battery to a compartment under the engine.
• Electric system replaced for centraline, button switches, manometer and turn signals (all Moto-Gadget brand).
• New fender and respective supports, license plate support, stop light and seat, custom.
• Polished engine, installation of conic filters K&N ;
• New complete braking system, with double disc braking and ITR levers;
• Front headlight with integrated turn signals;

Credit: [bikebound,unikedition]

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