Seahawk

This is one of the latest CB 550 projects that I’ve recently completed. Built for a customer in the Seattle area, I’ve appropriately named the bike the “Seahawk”. 

Henry Ford was quoted as saying the “You could get his model T Ford in any color as long as that color was black”. Though I depart from this belief in regards to a motorcycle, I don’t stray too far from this simplistic design philosophy. I love simplicity almost to a fault, but my commitment to allowing my customers to be involved in the creative process of their own machine leads to collaborative projects like the “Seahawk”. After my initial conversation with this particular client I couldn’t quite see the palette of colors he’d suggested blending together. The suggested design and color influence stemming from pictures of vintage Italian scooters further deepened the chasm in my mind. The request to incorporate a mid sixties Ducati headlight bucket lent itself even more toward a vintage Italian theme. After an initial struggle, I honestly could not have foreseen a more congruent and amazing result in the finished product! Once the seat was constructed and the gas tank and front fender were modified and fitted, design inclinations came very easily. The timelessness of the antique pastel finishes against the warmth of the nickel plated components created a truly one of a kind machine. Further proving that two sets of eyes are better than one when it comes to creating a unique and timeless motorcycle, Kott strives to prioritize the customer during every build.