Distilled boxer: A BMW R nineT café racer by Deus
Dieter Rams said that good design “involves as little design as possible.” Colin Chapman said “simplify, then add lightness.” Both principles are…
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Deus Ex Machina is a global lifestyle brand founded in 2006 in Australia, combining a love for motorcycles, surfing, skateboarding and outdoor culture into a unique ethos. The brand is characterized by a free-spirited, inclusive attitude that celebrates creativity and individuality, blending vintage aesthetics with modern craftsmanship.
The name “Deus Ex Machina” (Latin for “God from the Machine”) is a nod to its roots in motorcycle culture and its broader philosophy of embracing craftsmanship and passion across various creative pursuits. Today, Deus operates stores, cafés, and cultural hubs worldwide, cultivating a community of enthusiasts who appreciate its distinctive mix of style and substance.
Deus states that doing something is more fun than just owning something, emphasizing the difference between those who buy a piece of machinery and those who immerse themselves in it. This theme is common across all Deus customs, as you’ll find all their projects are built for the ride.
Stile Italiano: Giving the Honda C100 a retro Euro vibe
We can’t get enough of custom Cubs around these parts: we’ve featured more than 20 of the step-throughs over the years. But…
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Speed Read, April 3, 2022
Deus leads the charge this week, with a Royal Enfield sporting the same style as their earlier builds. Plus we look at…
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Speed Read, January 30, 2022
We’ve got them in all shapes and sizes this week—from a Yamaha SR500 that’s gone electric, to a BMW R nineT built…
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Speed Read, January 9, 2022
We’re kicking off this weekend’s Speed Read with a cute Honda Monkey from Deus Korea. We’ve also rounded up a gnarly Suzuki…
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Off the grid: A pair of Super Cub scramblers from Korea
As Robert Burns once quipped, the best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry, and this statement has become exponentially more…
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Tiny Tank: A Yard Built Yamaha XSR155 from Deus Bali
For nine years now, Yamaha’s ‘Yard Built’ program has set the benchmark for manufacturer-sponsored custom projects. We’ve covered it right from the…
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Omaggio: Deus Japan’s 100th anniversary Moto Guzzi V50
When a major OEM releases an anniversary edition motorcycle, it’s typically an existing model with a new livery and a numbered plaque.…
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Tasty Ténéré: Deus Italia customizes the Yamaha T7
By all accounts, the new Yamaha Ténéré 700 is a smash hit. Its 689 cc parallel twin motor is a total peach,…
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Wild Child: A Daelim Citi Ace street tracker from Seoul
Scooter customization has been a thing for years, but the movement is mostly underground. Recently the moped scene has started intersecting with…
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Suka-Tune: A Yamaha TW225 From Deus Japan
The Japanese have a profound love for motorsport and craftsmanship. Linguistic and geographic isolation has fostered unique styles and trends over the…
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Speed Read, 25 October 2020
News from two major OEMs this week, as BMW Motorrad update the R nineT, and Honda release a new Grom. Plus we’ve…
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