SMAUG
When we started thinking about Smaug, we wanted it to be elegant and very simple, in the same mood as our previous build, Falkor. We therefore sought inspiration in the universe of watchmaking and found just what we were looking for in Rolex’s catalogue : the Daytona 16523 Zenith Phase Two.
As for its name, it comes from our desire to extend our “Dragon” series, launched with Falkor. But this time, we wanted a more fierce, intelligent and visually stunning dragon, whose character traits could match the technical characteristics of the bike.
It appeared quite obvious that the only dragon who could possibly fulfill our conditions was Smaug, from J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit”. He’s one badass, powerful and cunning motherfucker.
To keep it all together, we made sure that under its distinguished elegance, our bike could still show off its full strength on the road.
Our own way to continue Smaug’s legend.
MODEL - YAMAHA XS 360
YEAR - 1977
ORIGINAL WEIGHT - 176 KG
AFTER MODIFICATIONS - 150 KG
HOURS OF WORK - 550
COMMISSION FOR - ENGLAND
MODIFICATIONS
Fully restored and painted engine
Double front brake rotors
HEL Performance steel braided brake lines
Brembo front master cylinder (16mm)
Machined aluminium rear master cylinder reservoir
YSS progressive fork springs
Hagon rear shocks adjustable in recharge, compression/rebound
TRW-Lucas handlebar
Biltwell grips and throttle
LED lighting (break lights, turn signals)
Antigravity lithium battery
Elektronik Sachse MHP regulator/rectifier for lithium battery
Configurable Motogadget M-Unit Bluetooth
Motogadget handlebar controls
Motogadget Motoscope Mini Speedometer
Metzeler Perfect ME77 tires
Mikuni carburetors refurbished with jet kit
Uni air filters
Handmade and powder coated license plate holder
Handmade and powder coated side panels and seat cowl
Custom seat
Motogadget polished aluminum mirrors
Ultima Alloy footpegs
Frame, swingarm, fork scabbards, triple trees, rims, stand, electronics box and various sanded and powder coated parts
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