TAG, in the world of street art, is essentially the artist’s signature – it must be unique and dynamic!
This machine is challenging to categorize, and we are certain there is no motorcycle even remotely similar to it. The exclusive and sporty base of the Thruxton RS, combined with the green accents resembling graffiti with streaks, creates an unprecedented blend. Add to that the green spoke nipples and spoiler, and the mixture becomes explosive.
We were thrilled to receive the news that we would be working on a motorcycle for the ‘head of the Polish Triumph family.’ Mikołaj is one of the most experienced motorcyclists and businessmen in the industry, so he knew exactly what he wanted. Every detail and component had to be of the highest quality! The riding position was to be not too laid back, with lowered suspension and a distinctive yet not overly loud exhaust. Regarding aesthetics, Mikołaj had two guidelines – a vibrant green and the ‘Triumph’ logo resembling graffiti in the New York subway.
In this project, we could also apply the extraordinary Kineo wheels, whose unique design is tubeless and super lightweight. Additionally, they are visually striking due to the nipples and hubs in the chosen color – of course, a furious green. We also switched to rain-ready Hydenau Supermoto tires, which perform exceptionally well in all conditions. The minimized rotating mass enhances the bike’s handling, making it maneuver like a ballerina on steroids.
It’s easy to say, ‘we’ll repaint the injectors, manifolds, suspension, swingarm, and all other silver elements.’ However, modern motorcycles are so densely packed with electronics, ABS systems, and the like that accessing certain components feels like solving a Rubik’s Cube. For instance, to remove the entire exhaust on RS models, the lower swingarm must be disassembled. Sandblasting components, protecting them from painting overspray, and ensuring a perfect finish took additional days and hours. Corporations don’t paint these elements black because every imperfection is visible on this color. More than once, we had to send components back for re-sanding and painting. Details make the difference!
Our mufflers may look like cut double tubes – nothing could be further from the truth. To achieve this effect, we had to change the geometry of the manifolds, ensuring the exhaust gases don’t scorch the swingarm, and describing the sculpture over the double-walled structure of the tips is difficult to put into words.
The aftermarket LED front reflector no longer accommodates cubes and other electrical components, so we had to modify the wiring to hide them under the tank. The lamp is mounted on our own-designed bracket and specially turned ‘glasses’ for this project, so no rings are visible on the forks. Sport clip-ons required milling the upper shelf for an elegant fit. Disassembling the front shocks for black anodizing also took several productive hours. LED turn signals and mirrors of polished steel at the ends of the handlebars are additional treats on the controls. Our trademark became the hand-braided leather grips, of course with green stitching!
The rear of the motorcycle presented the most challenges. The client liked our idea with the spoiler, but from visualization to realization is a long and bumpy road. It turned out that in this model, the designers placed the computer controlling the machine right at the end of the frame – just under the passenger seat. Balancing aesthetics, functionality, and safety took us some time, but the final result is uncompromising. Rebuilding the tail and reducing the passenger footrest frame forced us to disassemble the entire frame, ultimately leading to sandblasting and powder coating. We wondered if it should also be green?
Mikołaj’s green beast is equipped specifically for the rider’s weight, thanks to the Bitubo tuning suspension.
We also took care to replace the plastic brake fluid reservoir with an aesthetically pleasing aluminum one from Rizoma.
A fantastic touch (from our domestic production) is the high-quality levers from Womettech, which we could also customize.
We are particularly proud of the designer license plate holder (with a mini backlight) of our own design – soon available in our online store.
