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The throttle would be savage, responding instantly
with a deep, metallic roar.
for bragging rights — it'll be for performance bikes. form and function, past and future,
data, refinement, and the thrill of art and engineering.
pushing their own creation to the The Cost of Greatness In a world full of mass-produced
edge. sameness, the SB-11 stands alone —
Of course, greatness comes at a
Every inch of the bike is functional a raw, untamed beast built for those
art. You can imagine the brutal price. The SB-11's chassis kit alone who still believe motorcycles
throttle response, the razor-sharp sits around the £10,000 mark — should make your pulse race before
steering, the feedback through the before you even add the engine, you even hit the starter button.
bars when that front wheel lifts wheels, brakes, or finishing details. Because when craftsmanship
This is not a budget build. It's a
under sheer acceleration. It's not the meets horsepower, and passion
kind of machine that forgives machine for those who understand meets precision, you don't just
hesitation — it demands confidence, that performance and precision build a bike.
precision, and respect. don't come cheap. You build a legend. LHR
But for the rider or builder who
craves something truly one-of-a-
kind — a machine with a soul, a
voice, and an attitude — the SB-11
is worth every penny. It's a machine
that reflects its maker's passion,
skill, and refusal to compromise.
Riding the Raw Beast
So what's it like to ride something
like the SB-11? While EMESCO
hasn't released ride footage or test
data yet, it's not hard to imagine the
The Future of Custom
experience.
Building
The throttle would be savage,
The SB-11 is more than a one-off. responding instantly with a deep,
It's a blueprint for where high-end metallic roar. The lightweight frame
custom building is heading. would translate every movement of
Rather than starting with a donor your body into motion — pure,
bike and working backward, mechanical connection. Braking
EMESCO began with a chassis kit would be fierce, the suspension firm
— something they plan to make but communicative. It's the kind of
available to other builders. It's a bike that keeps you honest; there's
bold move that transforms their no traction control, no rider aids, no
design from a one-time masterpiece digital filters between you and the
into a repeatable, modular platform beast.
for serious fabricators and It's a throwback to the days when
enthusiasts. riding a powerful motorcycle was
It also highlights a growing shift in about man versus machine — only
the custom motorcycle world — this time, the machine has evolved.
from cosmetic “retro customs” to
machines that genuinely perform. A Statement in Metal
Builders like EMESCO aren't just
bolting on parts and paint; they're The EMESCO SB-11 isn't just a
engineering bikes that can stand custom bike — it's a declaration. A
toe-to-toe with factory superbikes. message to the world that the art of
motorcycle building is alive,
And their use of the GSX-R1100 thriving, and more sophisticated
engine is no accident. It's a than ever.
statement — that the past still has
teeth. That with modern materials, It proves that with enough vision,
machining, and design, yesterday's skill, and a little bit of madness, you
engines can power tomorrow's can create something that merges
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