The original Honda FTR223 “Flat Track Racer” is already a very special bike, but Tim Cumpert of Cumpert Contraptions one-upped it with his shed-built version known as “The Little Honda.”
It’s based on a 2002 FTR223 and gets redone with a new subframe, minimalist seat, robust front fork, tracker bars, digital gauge, and plenty of anodized aluminum parts like the ovular headlight surround, the taillight pod, and the front and rear turn signals that make the build look truly bespoke. The red, blue/gray, white, and black colorway looks about as tasty as any we’ve come across recently, and the lightweight, nimble bike should be a hoot to helm, despite its rather modest 19 horsepower output.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
