At SAC Raging Bull we like to keep you at the forefront of all things Harley Davidson and no more so is this apt than with the Morus. When Akrapovic introduced the stunning Morsus motorcycle in 2011, it blew away the European custom world – and now this one-off creation is touring America.
Slovenia-based Dreamachine Motorcycles – itself a renowned European custom bike builder – built the Morsus exactly to the design first sketched out by its designer Tomaz Capuder and the Akrapovic team. The end result being a creation combining modern materials of carbon fibre and titanium, with head-turning design flair, in a word, Morsus.
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Following its launch last year, the Morsus immediately received widespread acclaim within Europe, winning prizes at Biograd, Faaker See, Barcelona and Morzine custom events before capturing a credible 11th place in the Freestyle class at Sturgis.
The showcase machine’s styling was created to echo the brand’s scorpion emblem in a number of subtle ways. It starts with the name Morsus, which is Latin for sting or bite.
Clip-on style handlebars mimic a scorpion’s claws; the bike’s mid-section curves in the same way a scorpion’s body arches; and the sweeping tail section mimics the muscular and assertive sting. |
Neil Morley, Akrapovic Marketing Director, says: “We built the Morsus with our partners, Dreamachine Motorcycles, to demonstrate that while we are known for our racing prowess, we have such a breadth and depth of in-house talent that entering the competitive world of custom bikes is a natural extension of what we do.
“With the Morsus, we achieved the look, sound and performance that people associate with Akrapovic products, while pushing design boundaries to the limit. Morsus has had an incredible reception everywhere it’s been, including Sturgis, so we’re very excited to see Morsus embarking on a US tour.”
Tomaz Capuder of Dreamachine Motorcycles adds: “This project was a big challenge for me. I admire the work of Igor Akrapovic very much and I wanted to bring together two motorcycle worlds: racing and custom. Building the bike on 26 inch wheels was quite challenging, but I’m happy with the final result.
“The body of Morsus represents a scorpion from many angles, while incorporated in the build are some interesting details that reflect the nature and quality of Akrapovic. We also managed build in Akrapovic founder Igor Akrapovic’s birth date – but you will have to find that for yourself!”
