A dedicated off-roader transformed into a minimalist style statement: Meet the Honda XR650 scrambler. The result, we think you'll agree, is a subtle, sophisticated machine with more than little urban oomph.

The XR650 is designed for fast, frantic assaults on unpromising ground. Mokka has taken the look and the intent and given it a bespoke suit. The donor bike was a 2007 US-spec machine, taken apart and remade by Mokka's Árpi Bozi in his Budapest workshops.

You'll notice the slimline leather seat, a Mokka trademark. Every XR650 specialist will note that the rear mono-shock has been replaced with twin YSS shock absorbers, both for comfort and visual impact. The front wheel is smaller and - another Mokka cue - the fuel tank is elegantly bespoke, mimicking a classic Honda tank.

Utilitarian mudguards are replaced by smaller, Mokka-made items, ideal for the less demanding terrain of the urban jungle, while dedicated off-road tires have been replaced by more forgiving Heidenau K60 rubber.

Add in the less-seen but crucial details - such as a fresh subframe and custom chain guard - and the result is a minimalist take on a Honda stalwart. Colour matches the subtle approach, with a pale grey frame nicely offset by the fashionista taupe shade of the tank.

This one-off Mokka special is now back in Texas with its oh-so-fortunate owner. Want one? Budapest is just a call away.

Images by Árpi Bozi

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