The Wildcat — Libertyville FD x Motorcycle Missions

A K0-inspired Orange CT70 with a blackout look, powered by a 190cc motor and upgraded suspension. Big 12" dual-sport knobbies give it go-anywhere grit, while modern LED lighting keeps the ride alive long after dark.

Built by members of the Libertyville Fire Department in partnership with Motorcycle Missions, this project shows how motorcycles can be more than machines. Motorcycle Missions is a nonprofit dedicated to giving first responders, veterans, and community members a hands-on way to decompress, talk about stress, and build camaraderie through bike building. Libertyville’s crews turned three broken-down bikes into custom showpieces — with the added benefit of strengthening bonds off the job.

Powder coated in an orange hue reminiscent of Honda’s K0 Candy Topaz Orange, The Wildcat balances vintage looks with modern performance. At its core is a ZS190 190cc electric-start engine paired with a Nibbi PE28 carb and UNI angled filter. Cooling is handled by a blackout oil cooler kit mounted on a ZS190 bracket.

Handling is all modern. The V2 Adjustable Inverted Fork kit is pro-tuned, while the rear is stretched with a Kepspeed +2" racing swingarm and 330 mm gas-filled shocks.

Finishing touches make The Wildcat shine: carbon-fiber fenders, a K0-style big-bore exhaust, diamond-stitched seat, and LED upgrades from the 5.75" headlight to the smoked tail light and bullet-style signals. Putting power to the ground is an RK GB420MXZ race chain on a 31T sprocket, wrapped with dual IRC GP22 120/70-12 tires.

What is Motorcycle Missions? It’s a nonprofit organization that helps firefighters, EMTs, veterans, nurses, and other first responders who face psychological trauma. Through motorcycle builds, group rides, and community events, Motorcycle Missions gives people a hands-on way to heal, connect, and find camaraderie outside the job.
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All photos by Manny Pandya