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Nowadays, one can come across a handful of old custom Honda CX500s, as donor machines are quite popular all over the world, especially in the “Cafe Racer” segments. But what you are looking at is a special piece that looks like a modern work of art when stationary and provides “a smooth experience when mounted”.
Built by a pair of former designers Pininfarina and Italdesign from Dotto Creations, this unique ride is their first project. The donor? A 1979 Honda CX500, which was deconstructed piece by piece, completely disassembled and rebuilt until the mechanics returned to their original reliability. The designers also gave it a proper name: Biancaneve (“Snow White†in Italian).
Their aim was to keep the spirit of the beloved classic, which at the time was powered by a four-stroke V-twin engine with a five-speed transmission and a displacement of 497cc. The powerful liquid-cooled engine produced up to 50 hp at 9,000 rpm, allowing Honda’s little beast to reach a top speed of 112 mph (180 km / h). It doesn’t sound like much, but at the time, it was enough to bring thrills at every turn.
Designers began to model it as a pure form, focusing on a body that appears to float when stationary above a blackened chassis. This fluid structure was made possible by perfectly hiding the seat in the body.
When the rider wants to get on the ride, the seat cover opens to reveal a saddle that ensures a comfortable riding position. The elongated tail also gives the Biancaneve a more aerodynamic feel. Dotto Creations says the idea was to break the machine down into its basic components and then reassemble them from scratch.
Aside from the pod filters, most of the original working parts of the bike have been kept as original as possible. The iconic Moto Guzzi-esque engine has been restored and the five-spoke Comstar wheels have also been retained. Overall, the designers wanted to restore the simplicity of the 42-year-old machine while adding a modern Italian touch that looks amazing.
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