Ventus Garage

  Coming all the way from Poland is Classic Brownie, by Ventus Garage.  A re-worked Yamaha XS400, this bike really illustrates the importance of proportion in a design.  Besides the seat being too thick near the front, the relationship between it, the tank, headlight, frame, engine, wheels, and tires have a harmonious relationship.  Nothing overpowers the other, and your eye is able to flow over the whole motorcycle instead of getting caught by some detail (besides the seat, for me anyways). 

              
  They have another bike, called the Black Egg, that gets the proportions wrong, in my opinion.  The black tank looked better white, the headlight is too small and looks out of place, and the handlebar seems too high to me.
 
  On a positive note, the work is well done and polished, showing a great attention to details and a high level of craftmanship, something to be admired!  You can see both bikes in action in their video!

First Ventus Garage Edit from Ventus Garage on Vimeo.
Edit was shot last autumn when we were testing the first two projects, made in Ventus Garage.
Filmed and edited: Andrzej Kwiatek
Special Thanks: Tomasz Stryszowski
Source: Inazuma Cafe