June 2020 - Italy’s Matteucci Garage modified a Honda NX650 Dominator dual-sport motorcycle to create this Dakar Rally influenced bike. Called Dakhla after a city in the Western Sahara, the bike features a full set of angular bodywork and specifications optimized for both on-road and off-road adventures.
Matteucci’s Dakhla features a singular piece of custom blonde aluminum that shines like the desert region it’s named after. It uses several 3mm-thick panels welded together to make a removable monocoque that incorporates a custom leather seat and rear fender.
The design features a 2-1 exhaust, a Wiseco high-compression piston, and a Beringer brake system with a 320mm rotor that bring the motorcycle to a halt. Other additions include Koso instrumentation, ASV levers, a polished chrome filler cap and an inverted Marzocchi front end.
