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A serial column by cafe owner and rider Satoshi Kuroda. Drawing on four years of ownership with a parallel-imported, Thai-built Yamaha XSR155, he discusses the bike's weak points and the custom ideas built around them.
Turning a flaw into a charm point — that's the very essence of customizing. Words from an owner who's put in four years of riding carry a weight no armchair theory has. An everyday bike like the XSR155 is exactly the kind that's worth tinkering with. Stories from someone who's actually gotten their hands dirty are always the interesting ones. A motorcycle isn't just a vehicle — it's something you build a relationship with.
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Is the XSR155 not officially sold domestically?
Riding it for 4 years straight means they're basically satisfied with its core performance.
Curious exactly what weak points get brought up for the 155cc class.
Thai-made gray imports always seem to come with some kind of hassle in exchange for the lower sticker price.
Gray imports probably struggle with parts supply and warranty coverage compared to official domestic sales.
An owner's account of weak points after 4 years of real riding is more trustworthy than any catalog spec.
The idea of turning a weak point into a strength through customizing sounds like an interesting read.
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