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Custom Yamaha R1 Streetfighter by Xavi Dynamische

This is “Tydirium,” built by Xavi Dynamische. It is a naked superbike conversion of a Yamaha R1 (based on the 2002 Deltabox III chassis), designed to capture the aggressive performance of a race replica while adopting a hyper-naked aesthetic.

The bike is named after Darth Vader’s personal shuttle due to its all-black, menacing look. Unlike most modern factory naked bikes, which often feature lower-spec components and reduced power, the Tydirium retains the full performance capabilities of the R1’s engine and chassis, including its claimed 152 hp output and a notably low dry weight of 174 kg (383 lbs).

Custom Yamaha XT500 by Purpose Built Moto

The Yamaha XT500 restomod, built by Purpose Built Moto (PBM) and affectionately called the “VMX Scrambler,” is a tribute that blends the iconic dual-sport’s classic charm with aggressive vintage motocross and scrambler styling and modern reliability.

The aesthetic maintains the XT500’s DNA but features PBM’s signature style, including a modified factory fuel tank, custom aluminum bodywork, and a distinctive yellow and black ‘speed block’ paint scheme inspired by the 1976 Yamaha YZ400.

Custom 1982 Vespa PX80 by Dave van Speedson

This is the “Mazda 787B,” a 1982 Vespa PX80 scooter transformed into a meticulous motorsport tribute by David from the Zennteifel Rollerclub in Germany. This four-year build was inspired by Mazda’s 1991 Le Mans winner, the legendary rotary-powered 787B.

David was drawn to the race car’s underdog status and aimed to create a scooter that was both an engineering statement and a faithful visual homage. The finished aesthetic perfectly recreates the iconic green and orange livery, complete with precise details like the ’91 scrutineering sticker and a subtle rotary logo engraved on the fan hub.

Custom Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 Dirt Bike by 999lazer

This is the “Silver Surfer,” a crash-damaged 2022 Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 that was expertly converted into a pure dirt bike. The build was a project by Max Hind of the 999lazer YouTube channel, executed in a remarkable four days by mechanic and test rider Sean Smith.

The entire purpose of the build was to prove the low-cost, low-power Himalayan could survive the UK’s most grueling off-road endurance event, the Weston Beach Race, an event known for overwhelming even professional-grade motocross bikes.

Custom Yamaha XV750 Virago Cafe Racer by Plan B Motorcycles

This is the “Silver Arrow,” a strikingly customized 1982 Yamaha TR1, a machine born from a desire to elevate a misunderstood platform. The bike was built by Christian Moretti of Plan B Motorcycles in Laveno Mombello, Italy.

Known for its powerful V-twin engine, the Yamaha TR1 was often called the “poor man’s Vincent,” a comparison Christian took seriously. His goal was to build a machine worthy of the legendary name, reinterpreting the 1960s British café racer style through a lens of Italian creativity and mechanical obsession.

Custom Royal Enfield Bear 650 by K-Speed

This is the Royal Enfield Bear 650, transformed into the “Black Bear” by the undisputed master of monochrome, Tanadit Sarawek (or simply Eak) of K-Speed in Bangkok. The K-Speed workshop operates under a philosophy where black paint and matte finishes dominate, aiming to strip a factory machine of its innocence and infuse it with a sharper, darker identity.

The goal for the new custom Royal Enfield Bear was to leverage its existing scrambler platform to create a powerful back street brawler, focusing entirely on a clean silhouette and aggressive stance.

Custom Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 by Championship Cycles

Alright, let’s talk about a motorcycle that was inspired by the brutal, stripped-down aesthetic of the Pikes Peak Hill Climb racers. This is a 2022 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100, transformed by Michael Vienne of Championship Cycles in Los Angeles into a purpose-built track machine, aptly named “Peak Performance.”

The goal was to embody that Pikes Peak look: a bike wearing handlebars instead of clip-ons, with minimal bodywork, driven by the pure function of speed.

Custom Honda CBX1000 by Unik Motorcycles

Alright, let’s talk about a motorcycle that is less a machine and more a mechanical symphony unleashed. This is “Tatsumaki,” a 1982 custom Honda CBX1000, reborn by the wizards at Unik Motorcycles in Lisbon.

The legendary CBX is already one of the most iconic engines in history—a colossal inline-six—and for builders Tiago and Luis, the goal wasn’t just to customize it, but to truly set its thunderous heart free.

Custom KTM 690 Enduro R by David Nast Cole

This is “The Feral Princess,” a heavily modified 2010 KTM 690 Enduro R, and she was built by David Nast Cole, a filmmaker and artist out of Los Angeles.

David’s journey into the world of motorcycles began during the pandemic, and after a serious 6,000-mile cross-country trip, he wanted a bike that could handle both the highways and the dirt, but he just couldn’t stand the look of those modern adventure bikes.

Custom Moto Guzzi V50 II Cafe Racer by Andrei Kouznetsov

This is the “Saga Racer,” a 1980 Moto Guzzi V50 II, built by Andrei Kouznetsov of Revel Custom Motorcycles in the UK.

This was a personal project for Andrei, a man who knows his way around modern Guzzis but wanted to work his magic on a lightweight classic and make a cafe racer. He chose the V50 II for its nimble handling and its honest, 490cc twin engine.