Ek Chalermphol’s Instagram bio lists his interests as “cars, trucks, bikes, bicycles, and taking photos.” But he neglects to mention his unwavering love for retro rally racers.
We’ve featured two of Ek’s custom motorcycles before (a BMW R nineT Urban G/S and a Honda XR600R), and both were heavily inspired by classic Dakar Rally bikes. The man has a taste for 80s and 90s off-roaders, and he knows how to capture that vibe. This time, he’s done it with an unlikely donor—a Honda Monkey.
The modern-day Honda Monkey is as cute as a button in stock trim, but Ek’s version of it is on another level. He describes the overarching philosophy behind the project as “Turn Monkey into Mighty!”
“My idea was to make this Monkey like a mini rally raid bike,” he continues.…