LDN Born Mutt MotorcycleThe motorcycle world has a keen knack for inspiring collaborative efforts. Whether it’s a home-brewed build with friends or something much more refined, two-wheels can kick start camaraderie like nothing else out there. So, it makes sense as to why Buster + Punch teamed up with Mutt Motorcycles to create the LDN Born Mutt Motorcycle.Now, that might seem like an odd pairing for a build collaboration. Buster + Punch is a London-based design firm that doesn’t aim their efforts at one market. Quite the contrary, Buster + Punch designs stylish light fixtures, doorknobs, cuff links and lastly, motorcycles. The leap from progressive home design to custom bikes might seem like a Snake River Canyon distance leap, but if you take a closer look at the LDN Born Mutt Motorcycle, I think you’ll begin to see some of the similarities.
So what is LDN Born Mutt Motorcycle? At its base, it is a four-stroke 125cc Mutt Motorcycle that has received a custom finish by the London based Buster + Punch crew both in paint and various metal bits. The bike, which has been limited to a 50 unit run is retailing for £4500 ($6,402 USD). Buster + Punch have a design ethos that pulls from the heart of London’s music and fashion subcultures, and I personally can’t fault anyone for wearing their influences on their sleeves. The LDN Born Motorcycle has certain air to it, one that reflects the country that gave us Punk and New Wave.Massimo Minale, founder of the design firm behind the build, shared the driving purpose for the bike: “For a long time we’ve wanted to build a custom motorcycle for the every man. This 125cc LDN Born Mutt Motorcycle lets you feel like a rock star, during your daily commute and all for only £4,500”How do you purchase one of these? Directly at http://busterandpunch.com/While you’re there, take a look around at Massimo’s ware, most notably his Boneshaker 79 and Boneshaker Black builds.Unfortunately, specs on the LDN Born Mutt Motorcycle are a bit vague, but here they are, as described by Buster + Punch:
Our first segment introduces you to the new Arch 1s. This latest, slightly more sporting American V-twin, adds to the original KRGT1 coming from the boutique manufacturer based in Hawthorne, Southern California. Senior Editor Nic de Sena rode through Malibu with Gard Hollinger, who co-founded Arch Motorcycle with his friend, Keanu Reeves. The 1s is a unique ride for sure, and Nic explains what makes the bike really stand out.
For the entertaining story behind Arch Motorcycle from Gard Hollinger himself, you must listen to his podcast episode on Motos & Friends HERE
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In our second segment, Associate Editor Teejay Adams chats with multiple Emmy award-winning writer, Producer, Director, and actor, Thom Beers. the former Chairman & CEO of Fremantle Media North America, responsible for American Idol and America’s Got Talent.
Thom’s fertile imagination led to most of the really big reality TV shows such as ‘Deadliest Catch’ (now in its 17th season!), and many others. Of course for us in the motorcycle world, you’ll be interested to hear the genesis and story of how he started the first real fabrication reality show ‘Monster Garage’, that showcased Jesse James, and then how that led to ‘Biker Build Off’ and the ‘Zombie Choppers’ movie.
You’d imagine that most of Thom’s time is spent sitting behind a desk and on his phone. Not so. His intense stories of capturing much of the content for these shows make for some hair-raising listening.
Now, that might seem like an odd pairing for a build collaboration. Buster + Punch is a London-based design firm that doesn’t aim their efforts at one market. Quite the contrary, Buster + Punch designs stylish light fixtures, doorknobs, cuff links and lastly, motorcycles. The leap from progressive home design to custom bikes might seem like a Snake River Canyon distance leap, but if you take a closer look at the LDN Born Mutt Motorcycle, I think you’ll begin to see some of the similarities.
