Parivar is a one-off, hand-built custom motorcycle based on the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650. It was created through a collaboration between young prisoners at a German correctional institution and custom motorcycle builder Enrico de Haas of Wannabe-Choppers, working together at the Glemseck Moto workshop.

The name means “family” in Hindi, an appropriate choice for a project built around collaboration. Its stated purpose goes beyond changing a motorcycle’s appearance: the participants were trained in metalworking, turning an interest in engineering into a functioning creation while focusing on creativity and the future.

A substantial Shotgun 650 transformation

The starting point is the Shotgun 650’s twin-cylinder, 648 cc engine, which produces 47 horsepower. The engine received finned cooling covers and polished valve covers, while the motorcycle uses an exhaust from the Classic 650 model. The build does not rely on ready-made aftermarket parts.

The fork was modified to change the motorcycle’s silhouette radically, and the rear suspension was lowered by 6 centimetres. The aim of these changes was not simply a more dramatic stance, but the preservation of everyday usability. Parivar is also fully legal for road use.

Much of the visual identity comes from hand-shaped aluminium: the fuel tank, side covers and rear mudguard were formed by hand from aluminium, then decorated with brass details. The finished motorcycle also carries Wunderkind Custom handlebars and Kellermann lights.

From workshop project to charitable prize

Parivar became the main prize in a charitable raffle held for the Glemseck 101 festival. Entry is possible through a voluntary donation, with all raffle proceeds directed to Seehaus services. The organisation provides psychological support to victims of criminal acts and to young people with traumatic experiences.

The motorcycle was presented in motion on a drag-racing track, where Parivar was shown alongside Shilpa, described as its even more radical “sister”. The demonstration framed the project as a practical expression of mechanical passion, creativity and shared work rather than a purely cosmetic custom build.