
Yamaha - YZF R1 - 1000 cc - 2002
The Deus Squalo (The Deus Shark) has the unattainable ambition to be inspired by the Citroen DS. On a Saturday of December 1963, a genius named Bertoni, armed with only a hammer, some plastic and plexiglas created the famous “Shark Nose”, a hallmark of the DS since 1967.
For our latest build, the base bike is a 3 cylinder Yamaha XS750 from 1979 with cardan joint transmission. The bike is long and forward-leaning, with a dropped headlight and short tail. The pedals are positioned towards the rear, front and rear Ohlins suspension with Brembo front brakes all of which assure maximum fun to be shared on those fast roads.
The artisan work can be seen in a front aluminium frame supporting the headlight with a fairing and Smith tachometer. The fuel tank and side flanks in aluminium are handmade with the leather saddle and the artisan short exhaust pipe by SC Project completes the work of art.
The lettering on the tank designed by Carby Tuckwell is inspired by the original DS font.
Watch the Deus Squalo in action HERE: https://eu.deuscustoms.com/blogs/blog/the-deus-squalo
The vehicle is partly modified from his original setting:
No indicators; Open air filter
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