Cerra GT865
Last night, Melbourne dealership Mid Life Cycles Royal Enfield held a showcase of the stunning new Cerra GT865.
Starting with a Royal Enfield Continental GT 650, designer Carl Cerra laid out a lengthy and laborious design and prototyping process to come up with something truly special.
This won’t be ‘one time’. Cerra is preparing a limited production of 25 Cerra GT865 units for public sale. How much? Our information suggests that the bikes will sell for around 45k.
According to Cerra and his crew, “THis inspiration behind the Cerra GT865′ was to create a stylish 80s-inspired TT racing bike with a full and proper crank. The vision was to differentiate it from a regular custom bike and make it look like a special edition production motorcycle. Furthermore, inspired by the motorcycle culture of the 80s, this motorcycle has been endowed with interesting elements and shapes. This gives the impression that each motorcycle part is individually designed then comes together to look like a perfect modern custom motorcycle with a distinct personality.. “
As for me, I’m sure of it, but I would refuse to confine it and put any ‘boxes’ around it. The nicely lit photos don’t lie, I found for myself that it’s gorgeous little by little in the real light of day. It’s really a bit special.
A series of unpretentious but truly engaging videos on the design and prototyping process will be released soon.
From the design process to the carbonation, I found it quite fascinating. The way the clay is shaped and then coated to study reflection angles, I find particularly interesting.
The processes used are an insight into how the design language is developed in this day and age, the fusion of old-school clay shaping combined with the modern conveniences of design. computer aided design and CNC machining.
As for the machine details… Custom CNC triple clamps hold the front fork tubes from a 2015 GSX-R complete with Brembo brakes while the custom stainless steel damper flexes beautifully. unique before ending with a set of SC Project forks.
The engine itself was sent to Hallam Cycle Works in Melbourne to turn it into an 865 cc with a large drill pipe set, and this was complemented with a Revelry Cycles throttle body setup.
It’s a tight, compact package with more cubes and a lot more power, 30 kg lighter than a regular Royal Enfield Continental GT.
Carl Cerra
“What I really love about this project is the support I get from my network of creators; they believe in the project and they don’t hesitate to help. They are true advocates of Australian design and manufacturing and are delighted to be given the opportunity to show the world what we have to offer Down Under.”
Skunk Machine Design Studio was created by Carl Cerra, who has his roots in Automotive Design and prototyped ideas for the world’s top auto brands over a period of 20 years.
