Run by the enigmatic Mr. Eak, Thailand’s Ok-Velocity is likely one of the most prolific {custom} outlets that we’ve ever had the pleasure of that includes. They construct bikes at a blistering tempo, typically focussing on the smaller fashions which are extra in style in Southeast Asian markets.
Ok-Velocity can also be an enormous components distributor and producer, with their very own ‘Diablo’ vary of bolt-on bits. Few {custom} outlets have this luxurious, and Ok-Velocity places it to good use, typically utilizing their builds as take a look at beds for brand new components. Given the dimensions of their portfolio, choosing simply 5 bikes was by no means going to be straightforward—however we’ve given it our greatest shot.
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 First up is the most important bike on this record; a splendidly pared-back Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 bobber. Ok-Velocity slammed and stretched the Interceptor 650 (often called the INT650 within the US) by modifying the body and including a hand-crafted springer entrance finish. A 21” entrance wheel radiates chopper vibes and units the tone for the remainder of the construct.
Like many basic chops, there’s no entrance brake, with only a single disc for the 16” rear wheel. This allowed Ok-Velocity to release house on the {custom} handlebars, which put on nothing greater than an inner throttle. (The clutch lever is connected to the bike’s custom-made suicide shifter.)
As with all Ok-Velocity builds, the Interceptor is affected by Diablo components. This consists of the ribbed engine covers, taillight, aspect covers, and exhaust header finish caps. A shiny peanut tank sits up entrance, with a slim solo saddle mounted on the again. Enclosed rear shocks and a brief fender end off the abbreviated tail part.
It’s lengthy, low, closely modified, and intensely interesting. If you happen to can’t see your self bobbin’ across the streets of Bangkok on this magnificence, you’re mendacity to your self and everybody round you. [More]
Honda Tremendous Cub(s) The subsequent two bikes are excellent monochrome underbones that even Bruce Wayne would have a tough time passing on. Sure, you may nonetheless purchase a brand new Honda Tremendous Cub, and sure, Ok-Velocity will promote you aftermarket components for it.
These black and white streamliners are notable for his or her superbly designed back and front fenders. Ok-Velocity first created molds for every then produced the ultimate components out of ABS plastic. Along with {custom} wheel covers, they add visible weight to the pint-sized Tremendous Cub and provides it a improbable artwork deco really feel.
Every Tremendous Cub additionally sports activities a trimmed-down cockpit. The OEM speedo has been relocated to a Diablo housing additional down, whereas new grips and tiny switches adorn the bars. A trimmed windshield sits up prime, and the inventory LED headlight has been tucked in tighter.
Ending every Tremendous Cub off are new aspect covers and a classy leather-based seat. Subtler mods included lowered suspension and prolonged swingarms. Ok-Velocity had initially deliberate to construct 100 of those Tremendous Cubs… we surprise how shortly they bought out. [More]
Honda Monkey ‘Gorilla Racer’ Mr. Eak grew up using the Honda Monkey, so he has a comfortable spot for this iconic mini-bike. He’s made a slew of Monkey-based customs for his buddies, and Ok-Velocity provides many Monkey components on the market. However this practice Monkey, nicknamed ‘Gorilla Racer,’ wasn’t constructed for a buyer—it was an in-house construct used to showcase a few of Ok-Velocity’s new components.
14” Honda Grom wheels had been the primary components to go onto the Gorilla Racer, fitted with Ok-Velocity’s signature wheel covers. The entrance forks had been lowered, a {custom} fender was added, and the brakes had been upgraded to Brembos.
The gas tank is only a cowl, designed to make the diminutive Monkey look lots larger. A modified subframe sits out again, fitted with a café racer-style leather-based seat, a brief fender, and a Bates-style taillight. Clip-ons do obligation on the different finish of the bike, creating a really dedicated using place.
An outsized headlight provides to the visible heft, full with an aftermarket grill. We’re followers of the Monkey’s chunky stomach pan and exhaust muffler, and the moody gray paint scheme. It is perhaps small, however it certain seems able to rumble. [More]
Yamaha XSR155 The Yamaha XSR vary is extremely versatile, and subsequently in style, all all over the world. When Yamaha added the smaller XSR155 to the line-up, they requested Ok-Velocity to change one to mark the event. The crew determined to show it right into a scrambler and set to work.
Ok-Velocity swapped the tires out for a Pirelli Scorpion STR (entrance) and a Motoz Tractionator (again). They then fabricated an ingenious heavy-duty crash bar setup, giving the bike a tough and rugged look, and making house to mount an array of LED lights. A flask now sits the place the headlight was once; we’re assuming it’s for emergency gas, however refreshments will do exactly as properly.
The bars are broad and clear, with the manufacturing facility speedometer mounted entrance and middle. The manufacturing facility gas tank was largely left alone, however it did get a brand new coat of paint and a redesigned Yamaha emblem. A {custom} one-into-two exhaust was fabricated and bolted on, along with a heavy-duty bash plate and broad off-road foot pegs.
The rear subframe was modified extensively in order that the seat could possibly be flat and lengthy. What it’d lack in consolation it makes up for in baggage house, due to a neat baggage rack that sits out again. A Diablo tail gentle is positioned completely betwixt the dual mufflers, which exit up excessive, beneath the seat.
If the tip of the world is nigh and assets are scarce, this could be the right car for choosing by the apocalyptic panorama. [More]
Honda ST125 Dax ‘Daxster’ The Honda Dax was one other Honda mini-bike that Mr. Eak loved in his youth. So, similar to they did with the Gorilla Racer, Ok-Velocity constructed this practice Honda Dax purely to showcase their abilities (and components). Injected with oodles of the store’s signature model, it’s referred to as the ‘Daxster.’
The Daxster sports activities a wholly new entrance finish, full with upside-down forks, and the chunkiest of tires. The handlebar setup is especially trick; {custom} risers sit at a 90-degree offset, clamping particular person bars that may be rotated to regulate the general handlebar ‘bend.’ It’s a nod to the handlebar design discovered on the unique Honda CT70 Dax from a long time in the past.
An LED headlight sits good and low contained in the entrance fork clamps, whereas a custom-made baggage rack is mounted to the Dax’s steel-pressed body behind the bars. The OEM gauge cluster is now mounted on the left aspect of the body.
One other baggage rack was fabricated for the rear, mounted simply behind a brand new leather-based seat. A beneficiant LED taillight is mounted between its rails. The {custom} exhaust is one other nod to the unique Dax and encompasses a drilled warmth protect to guard the rider’s leg.
Completed in matte black, the Daxster additionally wears a set of wheel covers, a stretched and braced swingarm, and new shocks. A side-mounted quantity plate bracket rounds out the construct. The Dax Mr. Eak had as a child was solely a 50, so we’re certain he’s having fun with the gobs of energy that this 125 cc variant has on provide. [More]
