Possibly the biggest compliment they could get is that this bike was built for a previously satisfied customer as Jarrod explained how this build came about. “This was a commissioned build for a customer who already owns two other DPC machines. While we were discussing design ideas, he mentioned that his favorite driver of all time is the late three-time Formula One World Champion Ayrton Senna,” he said. “Well the brothers DP are huge motorsports fans and have followed Senna since his first win with Lotus. So, we decided to go with a Lotus/Senna-inspired livery of yellow, green, and black. All told, Justin applied nine coats to achieve the look on the tank. Bro killed it on the paint and it’s his finest work to date, We went with a matte-clear finish that looks perfect over the bright colors. This machine is absolutely stunning in person!”
Obviously it’s hard not to be struck by the sharp color scheme as it’s striking and yet simple and immediately draws you in to check out the rest of the build. The impeccably clean 1982 1000cc Ironhead adds a raw mechanical look of power with a two-into-one exhaust that Justin built that beautifully S-curves around the side of the engine until dumping out a mega-size three-inch collector. The Jet-Hot silver ceramic coating adds a muted bit of bling while providing finish durability and a bit of extra performance. Polishing all the aluminum pieces like the primary, cam covers, and rocker boxes compliments the exhaust while contrasting nicely to those black iron cylinders.
The whole bike has a racing minimalist look and only what’s needed is there and that’s the glory of it. DP added a four-inch extended hardtail with flowing lines from the steering head to the rear axle. Up front, DP shaved the forks smooth of any factory nubs and polished them to a fare-thee-well to make sure they’re as clean looking as can be against the matte black powdercoated wheels. Aggressive-looking yellow-lettered Bridgestone Battlax tires, 19” front and 16” rear, make this bike look ready to handle any curves when the wick is turned up high. Triple stainless cross-drilled rotors make sure an unnecessary aggressiveness can be reeled in a heartbeat and add just the right amount of practical raciness while keeping within budget.
Mid-mount foot controls and DP’s own set of clip-ons provides a position that’s a lot more street racer than cruiser and follows the theme of a quick road bike that’s also kinda comfy for a sporty rider. The small fairing is more café-style than Sons of Anarchy and fits the Senna race theme well. The black rear fender is an inspired touch that provides real world practicality, but you have to look hard just to even notice it as it blends in so well with the total blackness of the rear wheel.
Once again, Justin and Jarrod have built something fun to ride, something fun to look at, and something that does not take all the fun out of it when it comes to paying for it. These days, I don’t think you can ask for much more in a custom, but I’m sure the Del Prado boys will make me eat my words when they knock out the next one. At least I won’t have to wait too long if their current rate of one-off production continues like it has. With the unbridled enthusiasm they have for building affordable customs that’ll knock your socks off, I don’t think they can wait too long either.