Shinya Kimura – Stunningly Beautiful Bikes

Filmed by director henrik hansen and his team in 2010, Shinya Kimura founded Zero Engineering in Okazaki Japan in 1992. Initially his shop was named Repair Shop Chabo but the name was changed the following year to Zero Engineering. He soon gained a reputation for his minimalistic and vintage looking bikes that combine form and function. As you can see by his bold, raw and minimalist builds.

His name was soon synonymous with what people often refer to as Zero-style. A Zero-style bike is typically based around a rigid gooseneck, a pre-1984 Harley Davidson engine, springer front end, spoked wheels and often includes parts of the bike remaining in bare metal. The inspiration came from wabi sabi (austere refinement) and the beauty of the raw materials and incorporating the essence of wa (harmony) into his designs. Shinya and his crew were also known for putting their work to the test by participating in different vintage race series with their motorcycles.

These are the most zen motorcycles we have ever seen. Truly beautiful.

More at his website, Chabott Engineering

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