Deus Bali CB100: ‘Inari’

If I were looking for a lifestyle change, hanging out in Bali building
custom bikes and surfboards would be near the top of my list. The guys
at Deus have obviously been thinking along the same lines, because
they’ve just set up the
Deus Canggu bengkel (workshop). And this bike is one
of the first fruits of their labors. Called ‘Inari’, after the Japanese
Shinto spirit of fertility and success, it’s based on a humble 1976
Honda CB100—one of the most popular bikes in Indonesia. Virtually
nothing of the original machine remains, though: the engine has almost
doubled in size to 180cc, and the front and rear suspension is from a
Yamaha 225. And despite Inari’s diminutive size, she carries her
Bratstyle influence well. Yes, she’s a lightweight bike, but the
motorcycling environment in Bali is very different to what most of us
are used to—and the local custom scene reflects that. Here, Deus is
creating smaller bikes with robust suspension and simple mechanicals
that don’t require a degree in electronics to fix. According to their
Bali guys, “We are currently building ‘The Deus Temple of Enthusiasm’ in
Canggu. This 2000m2 site will be a clever combination of new and
100-year-old traditional Indonesian wooden houses, taking reference from
a
Kampung, or traditional Indonesian home village. This
somewhat eclectic collection of buildings will house the showroom, art
gallery, workshop facilities, photographic studio, artists studio, and
even a surfboard shaping bay. Connected by a wide veranda full of tables
and chairs is the Deus Cafe, where eventually Canggu locals, pro
surfers and artists will rub elbows with riders gassing up on caffeine
whilst out on their Bali excursions. A melting pot of ideas and
ideologies, a
Warung (stall) of Knowledge.” It’s a good
location: Canggu is an area increasingly popular with expats, with the
new
Canggu Club
nearby, and just up the road is a beautiful house owned by Deus founder
Dare Jennings. I’m green with envy already. [Check out the
Deus Bali blog
for more images of their bikes. And if you're in Sydney, look out for
these beautiful
Bali-made tanks in the HQ soon.]
Build sheet
Rebuilt Honda 1976 CB100 Engine bored out to 180cc
88mm aftermarket piston