Modern Vespa

I got sent this today.

I think that it was a Honda Deauville because of its V-Twin engine and a shaft drive.

I doubt that the tank is original

Any clues ?

Clueless?

Definitely a garage queen out for a quick coffee run before the rain.

I'm not on the tiktok's but here you go.

https://www.tiktok.com/@haunted.sky13

Great work.

Well done

Deauville 650.

Based on your clues, it's almost certainly a Honda Deauville (NT650 or NT700). You're right, the tank isn't original; it's a custom job to get that Mad Max look. The V-twin engine and shaft drive are the Deauville's biggest giveaways.

The tank looks like a 90 era CBR 600 f2. It was a known mod to put on a Hawk GT 650 (bros 650 on your side of the pond). The Deauvulle is basically a shaft drive steel framed Hawk.
You needed to put a spacer under the back of the tank and use pod filters instead of the stock air box.
Why?
Iirc, the tank holds another gallon over stock.

Actually, I think this is the CBR tank on a Hawk.
I was going to do the mod, but decided against it because the bike ran better with the stock air box.

That's pretty. Kind of reminds me of my Monster M900, from that angle. Love the red and gold.

Tank looks to be correct for a Deauville 650…

those honda hawks are solid bikes that have a cult following

That's not my old bike. The grey one is an 88, was not running when I bought it. Took it apart screw by screw, and rebuilt it over a 3 or 4 month period. Started right up! I did need to mess with the jetting. I cleaned them, I thought well enough, but still ran rough. Just bought the stock jet kit, and it ran like a champ.

I replaced it with the red 91, which I found at a local independent shop. It was in storage there. Why? The owner bought it for his girlfriend. He forgot to tell his wife.

I got a great deal on a low mileage bike that spent most of it's life in storage.

Agreed on the tank. Not sure about the seat.

[quote="Bill Dog"]
I got sent this today.



Do you know who from?

If you do, tell them to send their rubbish somewhere else. Preferably the local scrap metal yard.

There wasn't anything Italian left in the Car Park so he photographed the next best thing.

I do think owing a Mad Max Edition of any bike decreases your chances of someone wanting to walk up to you and ask you questions about it.

You most likely won't be approached with the 'hey, I used to have one just like that.'

Something to consider…

You bring a valid observation to the conversation.