What happens when you have a vision of what you want your ride to look like and will go to great lengths to ensure it gets done the right way?
Well, that was probably what the owner of a Royal Interceptor 650 was thinking when he sent a 3D CAD model of his dream spec to the Slovakian customisers Earth Motorcycles.
So what exactly did the team at Earth Motorcycles do to the Interceptor to create this minimalist automotive art piece? Well, most of the original bits are no longer there as the Interceptor transforms into the Huncut.
Unused and redundant frame brackets have been shaved off and the frame has been shortened as well to make way for the single-piece custom fuel tank and seat which started off as a 3D-printed mould before being shaped out of steel.
In order to keep the original fuel pump, Earth Motorcycles retained the lower section of the Interceptor 650’s fuel tank and mated it with the unibody fuel tank and seat of the Huncut.
Other changes on the custom Project Huncut sports a circular LED headlight while the taillights have been fitted into the tubes of the frame of the bike. Other features include clip-on handlebars, bar end indicators, new switchgear, a machined top triple clamp and brand-new aftermarket instrumentation.
Mechanical changes include lowered front forks that now sit 50mm lower than before. The stock rear suspension units have been replaced by aftermarket adjustable units to help it with the rough stuff.
The Interceptor’s wheels have been replaced with spoked units shod with Avon Roadrider tyres. The Huncut also sports a custom exhaust system which has been handbuilt using 50mm stainless steel which has then been sanded down and polished to give it its unique look.
With everything ready, Earth Motorcycles sent off the Huncut to a professional engine tuner to ensure the 648cc engine ran properly with its new intake (K&N pod filters) and internally baffled exhaust system. The result is 10 extra horsepower from the Interceptor’s parallel twin powerplant.
The Earth Motorcycles Huncut takes its name from the Slovak word for rascal or prankster. The minimalist custom bike more than lives up to its name with a design that no one in their right mind would think made sense on a Royal Enfield.
