This Unique, Award-Winning Honda Street Bike Merits a Closer LookGear PatrolSteve MazzucchiUpdatedMon, September 21, 2026 at 4:56 PM UTCAdd us on GoogleThe clear victor in the latest annual Honda Customs competition, a CB750 Hornet from Portugal, exemplifies "form follows function."The 2026 Honda Customs competition was loaded with compelling on- and off-road visions, as it pitted the CB750 Hornet against the XL750 Transalp, each represented five different ways.As hotly contested as it was, the winner, Portuguese dealer Mototrofa's "Mugen" CB750 Hornet, ultimately dropped the mic with authority.Mototrofa's "Mugen" CB750 Hornet captured more than 10,000 of the 42,000-plus votes cast. - Credit: HondaThe bike garnered more than 10,000 of the 42,000-plus votes cast, resulting in a second victory for Mototrofa, which also won with a CB650R dubbed "Fenix" in 2021.AdvertisementAdvertisementIn doing so, it claimed 24 percent of the overall total and 36 percent of the On Road total, beating the top off-roader, the "Saharja" XL750 Transalp from Italy's DRS Custom Cycles, by over 5,000 votes.The build features clip-on bars and bespoke MotoGP-inspired front winglets, a detail singled out for praise by Hornet designer Giovanni Dovis. - Credit: HondaWhat stands out about this Hornet, whose name is a word of Japanese origin meaning "infinite"?With its deep forest green paint, gold and carbon fiber details and aggressive streetfighter style, it hews to a "form follows function" philosophy that lends an elegant, organic aesthetic appeal.The Hornet wears a deep forest green paint scheme accented with carbon fiber and gold details, the latter hitting the wheels and chain. - Credit: HondaIn assessing the bike, Hornet designer Giovanni Dovis praises "the high-quality finish of every single detail."AdvertisementAdvertisementHe cites the bespoke MotoGP-inspired front winglets, the front mask treatment with honeycomb-style grid and the matching exhaust pipe featuring what he calls "the typical racing honeycomb."The custom swingarm, custom underpan and a chopped tail section help seal the streetfighter transformation. - Credit: HondaOther highlights include the custom swingarm, custom underpan, custom seat and chopped tail section.Meanwhile, clip-on handlebars and a lowered front suspension impart an uncompromising stance that clearly does not take no for an answer when it comes to winning votes.About the Author:Now managing editor, Steve has served in a variety of roles with GP since 2019. Having previously written and edited for such publications as Men's Health, Men's Journal, Esquire and ESPN, he enjoys covering a range of topics — but mostly those pertaining to cycling, snow sports, pocket knives and motos — and dreams of a utopian world in which everyone's bike seat is at the proper height.
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