The heart motif for this custom Japanese bike was inspired by its owner’s name. A native of Hiroshima, Japan, Aiko Takasuga wanted her bike to reflect who she really is. In Japanese “Ai” means love and what better way to represent love than with the heart symbol?

Nicknamed “LOVE-O” after Aiko’s name, this Japanese Honda Steed 400 (Honda Shadow in the U.S.) is one of a kind. Customized by Kengo Kimura of Heiwa Motorcycles, this pink and black Steed features the custom heart-shaped pipes and air cleaner cover along with plenty of other customizations giving it a unique sleek style.

Transformations of the ‘Love’ Bike

Aiko has always been a self-reliant woman and customizes her bike to reflect her personality. This is actually the third customization to her Honda Steed. With the anticipation of marriage, this time Aiko wanted her bike to have more of an “adult woman” concept by making it more sexy and less girly than the previous customization.