Deux Ex Machina Unveils This Stripped-Down Custom Electric Motorbike Design

An electric motor meets a beautiful mid-century-inspired body in this custom job.

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Behold the winning entry into Deus Ex Machina‘s “Deux Bike Build Off” motorcycle design competition. Designed by Melbourne-based Joe Fischer and Ryan Mischkulnig, the design was originally a Honda C90 Cub before undergoing an extensive transformation into a mini cafe racer. This involved stripping away the airbox, mudguards and engine mounts, while adding copper tubing to define the lines, blacked-out wheels, and a mid-century teal paint job to complete the vintage aesthetic of the remodeled bike. Meanwhile, an electric motor keeps the design fuss-free and environmentally-friendly. A covetable addition to any respectable garage.

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