Bob Job: A Honda CMX450 Rebel by the Wrench Kings

Are we seeing a bobber resurgence? A certain manufacturer caused a stir last week with the launch of a factory bobber, and we’re also noticing more hardtails popping up in the EXIF inbox. This Honda CMX450 Rebel quickly caught our attention—partly because we didn’t think a CMX450 could ever look cool, and partly because it’s a rescue job of the highest order. The Rebel belongs to Steven, who owns a carpentry company in The Netherlands. Four years ago, he took the bike to a frame-building specialist and asked for a hardtail bobber. The frame was made, but then the builder...