Dochaki Designs’ latest custom bike – the Spitfire V.82 – is a World War II aircraft in the form of Cafe Racer
Dochaki Designs have slowly but surely started making their presence felt in the Pune custom bike scene. Their grungy Lokhand – an Indian army tribute custom – was a hit among the fans at India Bike Week. Continuing their affection towards armed forces, this Pune-based design house has come up with their latest concept Spitfire V.82 as a hommage to the iconic Spitfire airplane of WWII era. Here’s a detailed look at this Cafe Racer.
Name: Spitfire V.82
Builder: Dochaki Designs
Style: Cafe Racer
Concept: Client is a fan of Spitfire fighter planes and wanted to incorporate that in the bike; he also wanted a cafe racer. The client brief resulted in this low and sleek amalgamation.
Chassis: An old Hero Honda CBZ chassis was used where the sub frame was modified to fit into the proportions and lines of a cafe racer
Handlebar: Clubman style
Engine: Hero Honda CBZ’s 150cc power unit
Tank: A classic rectangular box-shaped tank was custom built from scratch with protruding sides for thigh mounts
Levers and grips: Adjustable levers for quick shifts. Grips are wrapped in the leathrite to match the seat
Meters: Fuel Gauge and speedometer are stock
Headlight: Classic Round Style with cross Marking on the Glass
Ignition: Kick Start with Some tricks so to accomodate the rear sets
Seat: Custom Leatherite Brown with Dimond Shapes
Battery box: Circular-shaped with number 82 written over it
Suspension: Stock
Brake: Front Disc and Rear Drum
Drive: Chain drive to stay true to the period styling
Wheels: Spoke wheels to go with the old-school look
Tyres: Rear 140/15 and front 110/17
Swingarm: Custom Built
Exhaust: Custom-built in the shape of Spitfire Plane Exhaust and forged to give it that peculiar growl
Indicators: Minimalist
Taillight: Hidden inside the cowl
Paint: Silver with Grey racing strips
Materials: Mild Steel
Time to build: 3 months
After Lokhand and Spitfire, Dochaki has already covered the army and the air force, now let’s see what custom creation they come up with to salute the naval forces.
