Japanese culture has a long tradition of balancing good and evil. While the mythical gods Bodhisattva and Kami represent the good in life, the Oni is said to bring disease and disaster. It is one of the most recognizable symbols of Japanese culture with its sharp claws, horns and devilish appearance.
Mark Dugally, an artist from Los Angeles, is also an avid rider and sought to merge his love of art and bikes. When it came time to customize his CBR954RR, he wanted to create a two-wheeled piece of rolling canvas. Like any starving artist, the budget was almost nonexistent and he was forced to rely on talent versus money.
"Oni is a Japanese demon of mischief. It's a well-known Japanese symbol and the style of painting is called 'Madness.'"
With care and patience, Dugally hand-molded a one-off tailsection. "The tail is all custom fabrication. I did use the stock taillight though. I don't think that sportbikes are made for passengers, so it's silly to have a rear seat on them. Plus, I like the snub look a little better.
"Ultimately, I just wanted to build something cool!"
Buyer's Box
2003 Honda CBR954RR
Front end: Stock
Rear end: Stock
Motor: Power Commander III, Two Brothers Racing exhaust
Paint: Mark Dugally
Bodywork: Mark Dugally
Accessories: Vortex rearsets and gas cap, Wicked Racing spindles and frame sliders, CRG bar-end mirrors
Owner: Mark Dugally
Builder: Mark Dugally