Yamaha 500 SR ‘Flying Tiger’
Inspired by the artwork on Claire Lee Chennault’s Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft. She’s a tiger and she flies, exactly as the name suggests!
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Photos: Thomas Caplain
Inspired by Claire Lee Chennault’s 1940’s Curtis P-40 Warhawk aircraft.
Hand-painted details by Elise Collet Soravito.
- Simplified electric wiring with mini left switch for horn and indicators.
- Granturismo white grips. Why not?!
Our inspiration in action!
- Tail light from bicycles from the 40’s.
- Thermic tape wrapped exhaust pipe. Matt black powder coated engine crankcase covers.
