This is a custom Kawasaki 250TR, a scrambler forged by the quiet and precise hands of Kengo Kimura at Heiwa Motorcycle in Hiroshima, Japan. Kimura-san’s philosophy is about distillation, about creating a machine where every single component has a purpose, a reason for being there.
The 250TR, a simple, air-cooled single-cylinder from the early 2000s, was the perfect starting point for this custom, which has been christened “250TR No. 018.”
This Is One Good-Looking Custom Kawasaki 250TR Scrambler
The transformation involved stripping the bike down and reshaping its very skeleton—the frame and subframe—for a slimmer, more aggressive posture. The list of modifications is all about function and style working in harmony. A custom synthetic leather seat provides the perch, while scrambler bars with MX grips give the rider control.
Lighting is kept to an absolute minimum, a nod to the bike’s lean aesthetic. A custom, handmade exhaust system provides the soundtrack, and the bike grips the dirt with rugged Dunlop D603 tires on classic spoked wheels.
The whole package is finished in a stunning metallic green paint job by ACN. But here’s the real kicker: this bike is part of Heiwa’s more accessible range. It’s a powerful statement to other builders that you don’t need a massive budget or an over-the-top design to create a truly great custom motorcycle.
It proves that with meticulous craftsmanship and a timeless design, you can elevate a bike’s original DNA, making it something truly special.
Source: Pipeburn, Heiwa Motorcycle, @hiroshikikui
