Satomari’s S&S Panhead “Lindberg”

A handcrafted S&S P93 Panhead by Satomari Motorcycle, blending a reworked ’69 Shovelhead frame, 23-inch wheels, and subtle racing cues into a refined showstopper at Yokohama.

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At this year’s Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show, one bike managed to balance vintage soul with modern edge: a razor-clean Panhead from Hiroshima’s Satomari Motorcycle.

Built as part of S&S Cycle’s Vintage Tour, the project started with a rare opportunity. Founder Yusaku Sato was invited to choose from S&S’s vintage-style V-twin lineup. He landed on the P93, a 93-cubic-inch Panhead that delivers classic looks with contemporary performance.

Old Bones, New Vision

Rather than go with a stock chassis, Sato used a 1969 Shovelhead frame as his foundation—then heavily reworked it. Twin top tubes sweep back into a rigid rear triangle, while a single down tube and asymmetrical engine cradle give the bike a subtly radical stance.

The wheelbase was stretched to fit a pair of 23-inch wheels, a nod to a memorable build Sato created a decade ago. This time, though, the concept was refined with sharper proportions and improved fabrication techniques.

Subtle Racing Influence

The handmade aluminum bodywork blends multiple influences. A motocross-inspired front nacelle leads into split fuel tanks, with a custom oil tank tucked neatly between them. The seat flows into a sculpted tail that hints at drag racing without going full retro.

Clip-ons mount to a clean center plate up front, while a foot clutch and jockey shifter keep things mechanical and hands-on. Twin velocity stacks feed the motor, and a pair of carefully routed exhausts, equal in length despite their asymmetrical appearance, run tight to the frame.

Finishing Touch

Paint duties were handled by longtime collaborator Freestyle Paint. The warm grey-green base shifts character in different light, accented by understated gold leaf details. The nickname “Lindberg,” inspired by the famed aviator, suits it well. There’s an experimental, almost aeronautical feel to the whole machine.

Compact, deliberate, and deeply considered, this Panhead doesn’t rely on excess. It’s a focused evolution of an idea, proof that revisiting the past can still move things forward.