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Indonesian Rider Spends 3 Years Customizing Her Yamaha XSR155 in R1 Anniversary Livery
Indonesian rider Suherti, nicknamed 'Ntie Chan,' spent three years customizing her Yamaha XSR155, naming the build 'Jubei Yagyuu' after a legendary samurai. The livery uses black bodywork with a mustard-yellow tank inspired by the YZF-R1 60th Anniversary Edition, finished with Brembo calipers and titanium fasteners throughout.
Iwanbanaran · 8/4/2026
Bimota KB4RC Revisited: 142 PS, a 1,390 mm Wheelbase and Italian-Japanese Engineering
Indonesia’s Iwanbanaran has revisited the Bimota KB4RC and its unusual engineering. Its Kawasaki-derived 1,043 cc inline-four makes 142 PS and 111 Nm, while the bike weighs 191 kg and spans a compact 1,390 mm wheelbase. The ¥4.73 million café racer pairs an Italian chassis with a Japanese production engine.
Iwanbanaran · 7/29/2026
Vietnam's Chuca Garage Builds a 3D-Scanned Custom BMW R nineT
Vietnamese custom builder Chuca Garage has unveiled the EARO DROP R, a BMW R nineT rebuilt through a fully digital workflow. The bike was 3D-scanned into a digital twin, every part designed in CAD, prototyped via large-format 3D printing, then hand-finished in carbon fiber. The flowing silhouette was inspired by a water droplet.
Pipeburn · 7/27/2026
Yamaha Fazzio Becomes Gen Z's Custom Canvas, With Women Riders' Builds Drawing Attention
In Indonesia, Yamaha's retro-styled Fazzio scooter is spreading as a subject for Gen Z customisation. Builds by women riders in particular are drawing attention, and a culture of making an everyday machine your own is taking root.
Otorider · 7/25/2026
Honda Launches ADV160 'Spider-Man Edition' for Asian Markets
Honda has unveiled a special 'Spider-Man Edition' of its adventure-style scooter ADV160 for Asian markets. Wrapped in dedicated colors and graphics themed around the popular Marvel hero, it's a model designed to resonate with motorcycle fans and comic-book fans alike.
MotoNews Argentina · 7/17/2026
Yamaha Classy Modifest 2026 Draws Over 250 to Custom Festival Across Five Indonesian Cities
Yamaha Classy Modifest 2026 has wrapped up its tour of five Indonesian cities. Over 250 participants showcased inventive custom builds based on the Fazzio Hybrid and Grand Filano Hybrid, reflecting the growing custom culture around neo-classic scooters.
Otorider · 7/17/2026