Devil by VV Motorcycles - Custom Motorcycle

The Devil custom Yamaha XV1100 by VV Motorcycles is a one-of-one transformation of a low-mileage 1996 classic, rebuilt across more than 30 individual modifications into a race-grade street machine that earns its name at every throttle input.

The Concept

VV Motorcycles, the Miami-based custom shop, chose a 1996 Yamaha XV1100 with just 14,000 miles on the clock: a bike with enough mechanical life left to justify a ground-up rebuild, but enough history to make the transformation meaningful. Their brief was total. The Devil was not a cosmetic update or a parts-bin refresh. It was a systematic re-engineering of every system on the motorcycle, from combustion to chassis to electronics, targeting ride dynamics and aesthetics in equal measure. The result is a machine VV Motorcycles describe simply as one you cannot get out of your mind once you have ridden it.

The Build

The engine received custom racing cams, custom rocker shafts, a single racing carburettor, a custom engine breather, NGK racing wires and coils relocated inside the frame, and racing spark plugs, with all synthetic racing fluids and a new oil filter. The front end was transplanted from a GSX1100: a full racing suspension assembly with new seals, oils, a carbon fibre stabiliser, and Tokico front brake calipers with ceramic racing pads. At the rear, a Hayabusa racing monoshock handles suspension, complemented by vented rear brakes and ceramic pads. Cognito rear sets, titanium custom rods, and custom chassis welding set the rider triangle. A custom gas tank with special internal liner and external supports feeds the engine. A new lightweight lithium-ion battery sits in a custom under-holder. Electricals were entirely rewired and relocated: new alternator and voltage regulator, a German-sourced starter with a precision pinion, custom mini fuses with indicator lights, a custom on/off combat helicopter red switch, and a hidden on/off switch. Cerakote ceramic matte paint in a high-temperature finish covers all exposed bodywork. Motogadget mirrors, a custom LED marine-grade front light, LED stop lights integrated into the custom subframe, and racing levers and grips complete a specification list that reads like a privateer race prep sheet.

Specifications

• Builder: VV Motorcycles, Miami
• Edition: 1 of 1
• Base motorcycle: 1996 Yamaha XV1100
• Engine: 1100cc V-twin
• Odometer: 14,000 miles
• Engine upgrades: Custom racing cams bearing, custom racing rocker shafts, single racing carburettor, racing spark plugs (NGK), racing coils relocated inside frame, custom engine breather
• Front suspension: GSX1100 racing front end, complete new seals and oils, carbon fibre stabiliser
• Front brakes: Tokico calipers with ceramic racing pads
• Rear suspension: Hayabusa racing monoshock
• Rear brakes: Vented with ceramic pads
• Rear sets: Cognito, titanium custom rods, custom chassis welding
• Gas tank: Custom with special supports and inside liner
• Battery: Lightweight lithium-ion in custom under-holder
• Electrics: Full rewire, new alternator, voltage regulator, German starter, custom mini fuses
• Switches: Combat helicopter red on/off, hidden on/off, custom neutral light
• Exhaust: Custom racing mufflers with lava wraps and high-temp silicone
• Seat: Custom with brake space incorporated, welding apron cover
• Subframe: Custom art design with stop and LED lights integrated
• Front light: Custom LED high-power marine unit, ceramic paint
• Mirrors: Motogadget
• Levers and grips: Racing spec
• Bearings: New racing spec
• Fluids: Full synthetic racing fluids, Castrol-spec oil filter
• Paint: Cerakote ceramic matte, high-temperature rated
• Tyres: New racing spec
• Price: On request

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