Deus Dues

Feb 21, 2018

Having tried a rare Yamaha TT 600 R 2-track, winner of the Sardegna Rally in 1999, it took no time at all to fall in love with its driving dynamics. So here to Deus comes one of the WR 450 2-track bikes that Yamaha sold in the 2000s, with the same all-wheel drive system; our starting point, moreover, has an important sporting palmar√©s, having raced at Dakar with an Italian private pilot. The bike has been completely stripped down and revolutionised aesthetically. The tank is made of hand-beaten aluminum, while the side panels and mudguards are made of a special plastic for intensive off-road use, giving a vintage look to such an uncommon mechanical base. The Deus "Dues" is a true regularity bike, ready to give the extraordinary traction and directionality of its two-wheel drive, even in the most extreme off-road use, on mud, sand, snow or ice! ¬∑ Complete strip down and frame painting (black) ¬∑ Engine casing painted in black ¬∑ Hand-made custom aluminum tank ¬∑ Hand-made custom saddle ¬∑ Handlebar replacement, construction ex novo ¬∑ Rim channels anodised gold ¬∑ Vintage plastics adapted to the frame of the WR ¬∑ Exhaust system pipe painting in matt black ¬∑ Rear light and regularity license plate holder ¬∑ Vintage off road front light and number plate ¬∑ Front and rear suspension revision ¬∑ Revision of hydraulic front-wheel drive system ¬∑ Tyre fitting with anti-puncture mousse ¬∑ Deus logo on tank, paying homage to the vintage Audi logo - a pioneer of all-wheel drive for non-off-road vehicles. Photo: Mattia Negrini ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dopo aver provato una rarissima Yamaha TT 600 R 2-track, vincitrice di classe al Rally di Sardegna del 1999, √® stato un attimo innamorarsi della sua dinamica di marcia cos√¨ particolare. Ecco quindi arrivare in casa Deus una delle WR 450 2-track che Yamaha ha venduto negli anni 2000, con lo stesso sistema di trazione integrale; la nostra base di partenza, peraltro, ha un importante palmar√©s sportivo, avendo corso una Dakar con un pilota privato italiano. La moto √® stata smontata completamente, e rivoluzionata nell'estetica. Il serbatoio √® stato realizzato in alluminio battuto a mano, mentre fiancatine e parafanghi sono in materiale plastico per un uso intensivo in offroad, regalando un aspetto vintage ad una cos√¨ non comune meccanica. La Deus "Dues" √® una moto da regolarit√† vera, pronta a regalare la straordinaria trazione e direzionalit√† delle due ruote motrici, anche nell'uso fuoristrada pi√π estremo, su fango, sabbia, neve o ghiaccio! ¬∑ Smontaggio completo e verniciatura telaio nero ¬∑ Verniciatura carter motore in nero ¬∑ Serbatoio in alluminio battuto a mano, su disegno ¬∑ Sella realizzata a mano, su disegno ¬∑ Sostituzione manubrio, realizzazione traversino ex novo ¬∑ Canali dei cerchi anodizzati oro ¬∑ Plastiche vintage, adattate al telaio della WR ¬∑ Rimozione vaso di espansione liquido raffreddamento ¬∑ Verniciatura collettore e terminale di scarico in nero opaco ¬∑ Faro posteriore e portatarga modello regolarit√† ¬∑ Faro anteriore e mascherina modello regolarit√† ¬∑ Revisione sospensione anteriore e posteriore ¬∑ Revisione sistema idraulico di trazione anteriore ¬∑ Montaggio pneumatici con mousse antiforatura ¬∑ Logo Deus sul serbatoio omaggio al logo Audi vintage, grande pioniere della trazione integrale su auto non fuoristrada Foto: Mattia Negrini

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Setiap tahun, teman-teman kita Tasix Adventure—penyelenggara petualangan ban berlumpur dan adrenalin berbahan bakar terbaik di Bali—mengadakan acara akhir pekan berkemah yang sangat dinanti-nantikan. Mereka menamakannya “ The Wild,” dan jujur saja, tidak ada kata yang lebih pas dari itu.

Ini bukan sekadar acara; ini adalah petualangan wajib bagi siapa saja yang mencintai tanah, tantangan, dan persahabatan yang hanya bisa terjalin saat tertawa melihat teman lain terjatuh.

Hal tentang The Wild adalah misterinya. Kamu tidak tahu ke mana akan pergi, bagaimana sampai di sana, atau apa yang akan kamu temui—seperti hidup, tapi dengan lebih banyak asap knalpot.

Tahun ini, The Wild yang berlangsung pada 7 Desember 2024, mengumpulkan 135 pecinta motor enduro, trail, dan cross di Desa Kopi, Tabanan. Tepat pukul 9 pagi, kami berangkat menuju Desa Gesing, Singaraja. Rute tetap dirahasiakan hingga hari acara, meningkatkan sensasi penasaran dan antusiasme. Dengan dibagi menjadi beberapa kelompok kecil, kami melengkapi diri dengan perlengkapan motocross lengkap untuk menghadapi tantangan musim hujan.

Perjalanan? Murni magis. Jalur berkelok melalui permata tersembunyi Bali, di mana setiap tikungan menawarkan pemandangan yang memukau atau hampir membuat jantung berhenti. Rute tahun ini menghadirkan medan tanah liat merah—dijuluki tanah "keramik" karena teksturnya yang licin dan keras saat basah. Untuk melintasinya, diperlukan teknik khusus yang disebut “paddling the throttle,” sebuah manuver yang mendebarkan dengan motor yang sering bergoyang liar. Dari kejauhan, mungkin terlihat lucu, tetapi saat di atas motor? Ceritanya berbeda.

Setelah menempuh 68 kilometer petualangan liar, kami tiba di perkemahan di puncak bukit yang sudah dipenuhi tenda-tenda peserta lain dan deru knalpot. Destinasi selalu mencuri perhatian, dan yang satu ini tidak terkecuali—tempat tinggi dengan pemandangan 360 derajat yang menakjubkan dari laut, gunung, hingga kota.

Saat hujan turun, tenda-tenda didirikan, dan malam itu diisi dengan berbagi cerita tentang penyelamatan heroik dan kecelakaan yang menggelikan. Dan tentu saja, ada balapan. Bayangkan sekelompok pengendara penuh semangat meluncur di perbukitan dalam kekacauan yang terkontrol. Balapan tahun ini termasuk duel 1 lawan 1 yang seru di sekitar puncak bukit, dengan peserta menyelesaikan dua putaran penuh adrenalin.

Bukan soal menang; ini tentang hadir, tertawa, dan menikmati momen. Para pemenang dan peserta tercepat yang mencapai puncak bukit dirayakan dengan hadiah, tetapi senyuman, persahabatan, dan kebersamaan membuat semua orang merasa seperti juara.

The Wild tahun ini benar-benar sesuai namanya, bahkan lebih. Petualangan, tawa, dan cukup banyak tanah di gigi untuk menyebutnya otentik—kami tidak akan menginginkannya dengan cara lain. Terima kasih yang sebesar-besarnya kepada semua peserta yang menjadikannya pengalaman tak terlupakan. Sampai jumpa di petualangan berikutnya!

Every year, our mates over at Tasix Adventure—Bali’s finest purveyors of muddy tyres and fuel-driven adrenaline—host their much-anticipated camp-out weekend. They’ve named it “Wild,” and honestly, there’s no better word for it.

It’s not just an event; it’s a pilgrimage for anyone who loves dirt, daring, and the kind of camaraderie you can only forge while laughing at someone else’s wipeout.

The thing about Wild is that it’s shrouded in mystery. You don’t know where you’re going, how you’ll get there, or what you’ll find—kind of like life, but with more exhaust fumes.

This year’s Wild, held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, brought together 135 enthusiasts of enduro, trail, and cross motorcycles at Desa Kopi, Tabanan. The route was kept a secret until the event day, heightening the thrill of the unknown. At exactly 9 am, they shared the destination, Desa Gesing, Singaraja, Divided into small groups, we geared up with full motocross kits to tackle the rainy season’s challenges.

The ride? Pure magic. Twisting trails through Bali’s hidden gems, where every turn promised either breathtaking views or breathtaking near-misses. This year’s route featured red clay terrain—nicknamed "ceramic" soil for its slick, hard texture when wet. Navigating it required a special technique called “paddling the throttle,” a nerve-wracking maneuver that had bikes swaying wildly. From a distance, it might have looked hilarious, but on the bike? It was a whole other story.

After 68 kilometres of this wild adventure, we arrived at the hilltop campsite already alive with the buzz of activity and the roar of exhausts. The destination always steals the spotlight, and this one was no exception—a high-altitude perch offering stunning 360-degree views of the sea, mountains, and city.

As the rain came down, tents went up, and the evening was all about swapping stories of heroic saves and laughable crashes. And then there were the races. Picture a pack of overexcited riders tearing up the hillside in what can only be described as controlled chaos. This year’s races included thrilling 1-on-1 duels around the hilltop, with participants pushing through two laps of sheer adrenaline.

It wasn’t just about winning; it was about showing up, laughing, and embracing the moment. The race winners and the fastest hilltop arrivals were celebrated with prizes, but the smiles, the camaraderie, and the shared triumphs made everyone feel like champions.

This year’s Wild lived up to its name and then some. Adventure, laughter, and just enough dirt in your teeth to call it authentic—we wouldn’t have it any other way. A massive thank you to all the participants who made it unforgettable. See you on the next adventure!