The iconic Jaguar moulds used to stand proudly on top of every Jaguar Car dealership as a symbol of quality and sophistication. By chance, one of the Massow designs was based on the old Jaguar logo.
So with the Jaguar in mind, Barend set about transforming his paper vision into a working reality. 3 years later, with expert help from Polar Cycles, the Jaguar motorbike was finally completed and Massow Concept Cycles was founded.
The Jaguar Motorcycle had its debut in 2008 at the Bulldog Biker Bash in Swindon UK and has since received much attention worldwide having been featured in The Daily Mail, The Sunday Times (South Africa) and BBC News 24.
His collection of drawings takes in the likes of Audi, Ferrari, Bentley Rolls Royce, Coke Cola and many more. Currently with the London Olympics on their way, his Hybrid Electric version will also come to fruition.
The latest edition to form part of the collection is designed to represent a Charging Bull. Some have likened it to the Red Bull image, however The Chicago Bull Mascot also comes to mind. By merely changing the colour, the machine can represent many individual companies. (Merrill Lynch in New York, The Bull Stoke Exchange, Lamborghini etc.)
Mechanicals primarily sourced from eBay, 1997 Buell S3 Thunderbolt outfitted with a Sportster-based V-Twin 1200cc engine. The components were refurbished as necessary before being installed in a one-off custom oil in frame hardtail, frame constructed from Steel Tubing and complemented by a passel of bespoke parts.
Working with professional computer illustrators to create the visual image, Barend then worked alongside a sculptor to make a mould and fabricate a glass-fibre fairing to curvaceously cover the mechanical side of matters.
Although the initial idea was to have the coachwork formed from chrome-plated copper, this notion was later dropped as a weight-saving measure. It was then a case of detailing the unique machine through embellishment of the distinctive Buell rolling stock (17-inch rims mounting Avon 120/70 ZR rubber up front and 170/60 aft) and fitment of custom seat cover in stingray hide, custom exhausts, custom foot and hand controls, wiring loom, multi-coloured neon lighting, etc.
The intimidating jungle cat's head cleverly incorporates a headlamp along with a quartet of magnetic mandibles that can be readily removed should circumstances dictate.
Copious coats of glossy black lacquer paint provide a classy finish to the 3-year project.
Source: Massow Concept Cycles
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