Motolite unveils Honda XRM custom bike

From abs-cbnNEWS.com

Posted at 03/30/2010

MANILA, Philippines - Local automotive battery maker Motolite launched its Moto-Art custom bike, an old Honda XRM motorcycle refurbished by custom bike builders Hardcore Brothers.

Taking almost 2 months to complete, the Motolite battery-powered bike boasts of Hardcore Brothers custom parts (air cleaner, gas tank, frame, seat, and handle bars), a Mity Mike exhaust, Drag Specialties "ET Dual" headlights, a Japan LED tailight, and Buell trees.

To preserve the integrity of Honda motorcycle technology, the original 100cc engine of the Moto-Art bike was retained with stock Honda XRM parts used for the cases, heads, cylinders, carburetors and transmission.

Stock Honda XRM parts were also used for the forks and foot controls of the chrome-colored bike, as well as its front and rear brakes.

Bike revamp. Moto-Art, an old Honda XRM motorcycle refurbished by custom bike builders Hardcore Brothers, is powered by Motolite batteries.

"Our objective in this customization is to showcase ingenuity and innovation in transforming something ordinary into a work of art, while at the same time showing how our Motolite motorcycle battery is at the heart of the motorcycle's engine and accessories," said Motolite product manager Melissa Valdez.

"We are very proud of our Motolite Moto-Art custom bike because it is not only a thing of beauty -- it is also a roadworthy performance bike which you can ride all over the Philippines," she added.

The Moto-Art bike was first displayed at the Cebu motorcycle convention last March, and is set to be showcased in upcoming motorcycle events in the country.