This Wild New Honda Moto Looks Like Iron Man’s Dream Ride (in a Good Way)

The bold reimagining of a beloved street bike stands out among 10 unique builds vying for a coveted prize.

Close-up of a red and gold Honda motorcycle fuel tank and seat with black handlebars against a cloudy sky.

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By Steve Mazzucchi

Published June 10, 2026

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“A breath of freedom, where adventures and encounters meet. A deeply real and authentic experience.”

That’s the intro copy hyping Wheels and Waves, a many-splendored exploration of moto, surf, skate and BMX culture that just kicked off its 15th edition in Biarritz, France.

Red and gold sport motorcycle with yellow rims parked on a coastal road. — For all its fancy 3D-printed trappings, the Concept 2077 still lets the Hornet’s all-new 755cc parallel twin-cylinder, 8-valve Unicam engine shine.

Honda certainly came to play, rolling out 10 jaw-dropping bikes from all over the world to compete in a custom build competition.

Among an impressive lineup, it’s hard to miss Switzerland’s entry, which turns a Hornet 750 into a futuristic street machine worthy of a (very specific) superhero.

Stark stunner

As eye-popping as it is, the so-called ‘Concept 2077’ (whose name almost certainly references the Cyberpunk 2077 video game) plays within the Honda Customs initiative’s rules, which neatly lay out an on-road vs. off-road bifurcation.

Toward that end, five of the chosen entries revamp the CB750 Hornet and five make over the XL750 Transalp.

Red and gold sport motorcycle with yellow rims parked on a concrete surface near the ocean. — Dovis loves the bike’s matching gold aero discs, and I can’t exactly argue with him.

The bikes’ original designers themselves (Giovanni Dovis and Valerio Aieillo, respectively) are even reviewing them from Honda’s R&D center in Rome.

Representing Honda Moto Suisse/Schweiz, this red-and-yellow wonder comes from the all-too-fittingly-named Stark Industries.

Close-up of a red and gold motorcycle front with angular fairings and dual headlights. — The roboticized hornet-like “face” is almost eerie in appearance. Don’t stare at it for too long.

The multi-faceted outfit specializes in 3D printing, which explains the Concept 2077’s bespoke lower fairing and underpan bodywork.

The deep candy red and subtle gold paint combo is both striking and an unmistakable nod to Marvel’s famous Armored Avenger, with signature lighting enhancing the effect.

Glossy red motorcycle fuel tank with "CONCEPT 2077" text and black handlebars with red accents. — Stark doesn’t lay the Concept 2077 branding on too thick, as the full name only appears on the angular tank.

That said, Dovis picks up different but equally valid cyberpunk and Japanese manga vibes.

He is also quick to point out the wheel’s golden aero disc covers, which neatly match the subframe and pegs.

Front wheel of a motorcycle with yellow rim tape, red fender, and gold suspension forks on a rocky path by the sea. — The gold accents neatly match the suspension forks and exhaust pipes, both of which seem to have gotten their own aftermarket treatments.

It is perhaps most impressive how much the bike looks like what Iron Man would ride … yet still manages to come off super cool in its own right, even if you’ve somehow never even heard of Tony Stark’s high-flying alter ego.

Availability and pricing

The Honda CB750 Hornet ‘Concept 2077’ can be viewed in person along with the other entries at Wheels and Waves through Sunday.

You can also check out all the bikes and vote for your favorite on the Honda Customs site.

Red and gold sport motorcycle with black engine and yellow-rimmed tires parked on a gravel surface.

Honda CB750 Hornet ‘Concept 2077’

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About the Author:

Now managing editor, Steve has served in a variety of roles with GP since 2019. Having previously written and edited for such publications as Men’s Health, Men’s Journal, Esquire and ESPN, he enjoys covering a range of topics — but mostly those pertaining to cycling, snow sports, pocket knives and motos — and dreams of a utopian world in which everyone’s bike seat is at the proper height.

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