#Yamaha XSR155 Top Speed

[bikekharidosblog]

Yamaha unveiled the XSR155 at the 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMC), and it is truly impressive. The XSR155 seamlessly combines contemporary performance with a classic aesthetic, distinguishing itself in the neo-retro motorcycle category. Its design is reminiscent of its larger counterparts, the XSR700 and XSR900, and it is built on the R15 V4 platform, utilizing the same 155cc engine and structural components. The bike’s teardrop-shaped fuel tank and flat seat contribute to its vintage charm, while Yamaha provides a variety of accessories for personalization.

You may like it : Royal Enfield Makes an Announcement

In spite of its retro appearance, the XSR155 incorporates modern features such as LED headlights and taillights, along with a circular digital instrument panel that harmonizes with the bike’s classic design. It merges traditional styling with contemporary technology, delivering essential information such as speed, gear position, and fuel levels in an intuitive format.

Equipped with a 155cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine, the XSR155 shares its powertrain with the R15 V4 and MT-15 V2. This engine generates 19.3PS and 14.7Nm, providing ample power for city commuting and spirited weekend rides. Additionally, it features a 6-speed transmission and a slip-and-assist clutch, ensuring smooth gear shifts and enhanced control, particularly during aggressive downshifts.

You may like it : Service Costs of RE Himalayan Revealed for First 7 Intervals

The XSR155 is constructed around Yamaha’s deltabox frame, which offers exceptional handling and stability. The suspension system consists of an upside-down front fork and a monoshock at the rear, complemented by alloy wheels and disc brakes at both ends, making it a versatile performer. Whether maneuvering through urban environments or tackling winding roads, the XSR155 promises a comfortable yet exhilarating ride.

In Indonesia, the XSR155 is priced at Rp 37,635,000 (approximately Rs 1.98 lakh), making it an attractive option for riders. Conversely, in India, Yamaha has chosen to launch the FZ-X instead of the XSR155. The FZ-X features a similar retro-inspired design at a more accessible price. Nevertheless, many motorcycle enthusiasts in India are hopeful that Yamaha will eventually introduce the XSR155 in the market, where it could compete with models such as the Honda CB350 RS.

You may like it : Here are some of the top Honda motorcycles

[facedeem]

The new Yamaha XSR-155,2020 Expected Launch Deate in India & Review Bike Mileage,Top Speed & Price Details

The New Yamaha XSR155 To Hit Another Asian Country After Thailand

Yamaha XSR155 Expected Launch Deate in India - Jul, 2020

New XSR155 Review,Mileage,Top Speed,Price 2020

Yamaha 155 ( XSR155 ) in Bangladesh New Yamaha XSR155 upcoming Bike in india 2020

New Yamaha XSR155 Top Speed 135 kmph New Yamaha XSR155 Mileage  52.02 kmph

New Yamaha XSR155 Price in india 1,50,000 Expected Price- indian Version | The On Road Price is not available right now.

New Yamaha XSR155 Price in Bangladesh BD5,25,000 -TK | Thai Version

[automobileone]

SPECIFICATION Bike VariantYamaha XSR155ColoursPremium Grey, White-Red, Green, BlackEx-Showroom PriceYamaha XSR155 price is expected to be around Rs 1.50 lakh (ex-showroom).Current StatusUpcomingBody TypeNakedFuel TypePetrolIndia Launch UpdateAs of now, Yamaha has not announced anything officially regarding the launch of XSR155 in India. One can expect the retro-modern motorcycle to launch in the Indian markets later this year.Official TaglineSport Heritage KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS Braking System2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)Key HighlightsUnique Looks, Retro Console, Powerful Engine, 2-Channel ABS, Wide Rear Tyre, LED HeadlightCompetitorsYamaha R15 V3, KTM 125 Duke, Suzuki Gixxer 155, Bajaj Pulsar NS200, TVS Apache RTR 200 MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW DesignPerformanceComfortFuel EconomyFeaturesBuild QualityValue for Money MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED MileageYamaha XSR155 mileage is expected to be around 40 kmpl.PerformanceIn terms of performance, the 155cc street bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 15 seconds.Top SpeedYamaha XSR155 top speed is 135 kmph (speedo-indicated). ENGINE AND GEARBOX Engine Description155.1cc, Liquid Cooled, Single CylinderFuel SystemFuel InjectionCoolingLiquid CoolingDisplacement155.1 ccMaximum Power18.6 HP @ 10,000 rpmMaximum Torque14.1 NM @ 8500 rpmNumber of Cylinders1Emission StandardBS6-CompliantIgnitionTransistor Controlled IgnitionLubricationWet SumpCompression Ratio11.6 : 1Bore58 mmStroke58.7 mmSpark Plug Model TypeNGK/MR8E9Number of Gears6ClutchWet Type Multi-Plate Assist & Slipper ClutchGear Ratios1st - 2.833 (34/12), 2nd - 1.875 (30/16), 3rd - 1.364 (30/22), 4th - 1.143 (24/21), 5th - 0.957 (22/23), 6th - 0.840 (21/25)Primary Reduction Ratio3.042 (73/24)Secondary Reduction Ratio3.429 (48/14)Final DriveChain BRAKES AND TYRES Front Brake282mm Single DiscRear Brake220mm Single DiscABS2-Channel ABSFront Tyre110/70-17 (India Will Get 100/80-17)Rear Tyre140/70-17Front Wheel17-inchRear Wheel17-inchTubeless Tyres Alloy Wheels PERFORMANCE FIGURES 0-100 kmph15 secs SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS Front SuspensionUSD Forks. Rear SuspensionMonoshockFrameDelta Box https://www.instagram.com/p/CQn6lSahoax/?utm_medium=tumblr

[alizaamart]

⭐️ Alhamdulilah ⭐️ Today's 3rd Delivery Done 🙂 🙂 🔥 Yamaha XSR Indonesian - Black🔥 Alizaa Mart is a Premium and Exclusive Bike Showroom. We Import from Indonesia, Thai, and India Motorcycles from all Kinds of Brands like Suzuki, Yamaha, Honda, KTM, and so on. We Only import 100% Authentic 🏍️Brand NEW🏍️ & 🔥CBU🔥 Condition Bikes. Please Visit our Showroom 🌇Location: 4 No Shahid Tajuddin Ahmed Sharoni, Moghbazar, Dhaka-1217 Google Map Location: https://g.page/alizaa-mart?share Inbox Us for the price Or 📞📞 Call for more info (10 AM - 8 PM): 📲 01715964866 📲01686466151 (WhatsApp Available) Our Customer Queries: Full New Yamaha XSR155 Videos 2020, New Yamaha XSR155 upcoming Bike in india 2020, New XSR155 2020, Yamaha 155 XSR Thai Version, New XSR155 Bangladesh, Yamaha 155 XSR indian Version, Yamaha 155 XSR 155 in Bangladesh, Yamaha 155 XSR Price Review 2020, Yamaha 155 XSR Mileage Review 2020, Yamaha 155 XSR Top Speed Review 2020, Yamaha XSR155 Thailand #dhaka #bangladesh #bikeriding #suzukigsxr #motorcycle #motorbike #bikebd #bd #suzuki #bikeindonesia #bikepacking #bikeporn #bikerchick #mogbazar #bikekingz #bikelovers #dhakagram #instadhaka #bangladeshi #bangladeshstreetstyle #bangladeshibiker #bikesofbangladesh #suzukibangladesh #suzukibooking #dhakabike (at Alizaa Mart) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGpUUhtDZ-e/?igshid=lnz7dv931ysc

[alizaamart]

⭐️ Alhamdulilah ⭐️ Today's 2nd Delivery Done 🙂 🙂 🔥 Yamaha XSR Indonesian - Silver 🔥 Alizaa Mart is a Premium and Exclusive Bike Showroom. We Import from Indonesia, Thai, and India Motorcycles from all Kinds of Brands like Suzuki, Yamaha, Honda, KTM, and so on. We Only import 100% Authentic 🏍️Brand NEW🏍️ & 🔥CBU🔥 Condition Bikes. Please Visit our Showroom 🌇Location: 4 No Shahid Tajuddin Ahmed Sharoni, Moghbazar, Dhaka-1217 Google Map Location: https://g.page/alizaa-mart?share Inbox Us for the price Or 📞📞 Call for more info (10 AM - 8 PM): 📲 01715964866 📲01686466151 (WhatsApp Available) Our Customer Queries: Full New Yamaha XSR155 Videos 2020, New Yamaha XSR155 upcoming Bike in india 2020, New XSR155 2020, Yamaha 155 XSR Thai Version, New XSR155 Bangladesh, Yamaha 155 XSR indian Version, Yamaha 155 XSR 155 in Bangladesh, Yamaha 155 XSR Price Review 2020, Yamaha 155 XSR Mileage Review 2020, Yamaha 155 XSR Top Speed Review 2020, Yamaha XSR155 Thailand #dhaka #bangladesh #bikeriding #suzukigsxr #motorcycle #motorbike #bikebd #bd #suzuki #bikeindonesia #bikepacking #bikeporn #bikerchick #mogbazar #bikekingz #bikelovers #dhakagram #instadhaka #bangladeshi #bangladeshstreetstyle #bangladeshibiker #bikesofbangladesh #suzukibangladesh #suzukibooking #dhakabike (at Alizaa Mart) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGpTiMgD8nn/?igshid=1tp5xz8jf6h6i

[alizaamart]

🔥🔥🔥 Mega Discount Rate 🔥🔥🔥 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Yamaha XSR Indonesian - CBU Bike ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Inbox Us for Or 📞📞 Call for more info (10 AM - 8 PM): 📲 01715964866 Yamaha xsr specification [ XSR155 ] Engine Description 155.1cc, Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder Displacement 155.1 cc Maximum Power 19.3 HP @ 10,000 rpm Maximum Torque 14.7 NM @ 8500 rpm Number of Cylinders 1 Number of Gears 6 Seat Height 810 mm Ground Clearance 170 mm Front Suspension USD Forks [ India Will Get Conventional Telescopic Forks ] Rear Suspension Monoshock Frame Delta Box Kerb/Wet Weight 134 kg Fuel Tank Capacity 10 litres Front Brake 282mm Single Disc Rear Brake 220mm Single Disc ABS-Yes Front Tyre 110/70-17 (India Will Get 100/80-17 Rear Tyre 140/70-17 Front Wheel 17-inch Rear Wheel 17-inch Tubeless Tyres Yes Alloy Wheels Yes Pass Light-Yes Battery Type Maintenance Free [ ETZ-5 ] Capacity 4.0Ah (10HR) Voltage 12V Head Light LED Head Light Tail Light LED Tail Light Turn Signal Light (Front) 12V, 10W×2 Turn Signal Light (Rear) 12V, 10W×2 Position Lamp-Yes Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)-Yes Top Speed 135 kmph yamaha xsr features [ XSR155 ] Speedometer Digital Tachometer Digital Trip Meter Digital Odometer Digital Fuel Gauge Digital Gear Indicator Digital Rev-limiter Indicator- Yes Pillion Footrest- Yes Electric Start - Yes Engine Kill Switch- Yes Alizaa Mart is a Premium and Exclusive Bike Showroom. We Import from Indonesia, Thai, and India Motorcycles from all Kinds of Brands like Suzuki, Yamaha, Honda, KTM, and so on. We Only import 100% Authentic 🏍️Brand NEW🏍️ & 🔥CBU🔥 Condition Bikes. Please Visit our Showroom 🌇Location: 4 No Shahid Tajuddin Ahmed Sharoni, Moghbazar, Dhaka-1217 Our Customer Queries: Full New Yamaha XSR155 Videos 2020, New Yamaha XSR155 upcoming Bike in india 2020, New XSR155 2020, Yamaha 155 XSR Thai Version, New XSR155 Bangladesh, Yamaha 155 XSR indian Version, Yamaha 155 XSR 155 in Bangladesh, Yamaha 155 XSR Price Review 2020, Yamaha 155 XSR Mileage Review 2020, Yamaha 155 XSR Top Speed Review 2020, Yamaha XSR155 Thailand (at Alizaa Mart) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGjrHhZD1eK/?igshid=zzdlxuyf1hss

[alizaamart]

⭐️ Alhamdulilah ⭐️ Delivered Done 🙂 🙂 🔥 Yamaha XSR Indonesian - Black 🔥 Alizaa Mart is a Premium and Exclusive Bike Showroom. We Import from Indonesia, Thai, and India Motorcycles from all Kinds of Brands like Suzuki, Yamaha, Honda, KTM, and so on. We Only import 100% Authentic 🏍️Brand NEW🏍️ & 🔥CBU🔥 Condition Bikes. Please Visit our Showroom 🌇Location: 4 No Shahid Tajuddin Ahmed Sharoni, Moghbazar, Dhaka-1217 Google Map Location: https://g.page/alizaa-mart?share Inbox Us for the price Or 📞📞 Call for more info (10 AM - 8 PM): 📲 01715964866 📲01686466151 (WhatsApp Available) Our Customer Queries: Full New Yamaha XSR155 Videos 2020, New Yamaha XSR155 upcoming Bike in india 2020, New XSR155 2020, Yamaha 155 XSR Thai Version, New XSR155 Bangladesh, Yamaha 155 XSR indian Version, Yamaha 155 XSR 155 in Bangladesh, Yamaha 155 XSR Price Review 2020, Yamaha 155 XSR Mileage Review 2020, Yamaha 155 XSR Top Speed Review 2020, Yamaha XSR155 Thailand #dhaka #bangladesh #bikeriding #suzukigsxr #motorcycle #motorbike #bikebd #bd #suzuki #bikeindonesia #bikepacking #bikeporn #bikerchick #mogbazar #bikekingz #bikelovers #dhakagram #instadhaka #bangladeshi #bangladeshstreetstyle #bangladeshibiker #bikesofbangladesh #suzukibangladesh #suzukibooking #dhakabike (at Alizaa Mart) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGPfxMoj3f3/?igshid=1gm1kykxqwrpm

[alizaamart]

⭐️ Alhamdulilah ⭐️ Delivered Done 🙂 🙂 🔥 Yamaha XSR Indonesian - Silver 🔥 Alizaa Mart is a Premium and Exclusive Bike Showroom. We Import from Indonesia, Thai, and India Motorcycles from all Kinds of Brands like Suzuki, Yamaha, Honda, KTM, and so on. We Only import 100% Authentic 🏍️Brand NEW🏍️ & 🔥CBU🔥 Condition Bikes. Please Visit our Showroom 🌇Location: 4 No Shahid Tajuddin Ahmed Sharoni, Moghbazar, Dhaka-1217 Google Map Location: https://g.page/alizaa-mart?share Inbox Us for the price Or 📞📞 Call for more info (10 AM - 8 PM): 📲 01715964866 📲01686466151 (WhatsApp Available) Our Customer Queries: Full New Yamaha XSR155 Videos 2020, New Yamaha XSR155 upcoming Bike in india 2020, New XSR155 2020, Yamaha 155 XSR Thai Version, New XSR155 Bangladesh, Yamaha 155 XSR indian Version, Yamaha 155 XSR 155 in Bangladesh, Yamaha 155 XSR Price Review 2020, Yamaha 155 XSR Mileage Review 2020, Yamaha 155 XSR Top Speed Review 2020, Yamaha XSR155 Thailand #dhaka #bangladesh #bikeriding #suzukigsxr #motorcycle #motorbike #bikebd #bd #suzuki #bikeindonesia #bikepacking #bikeporn #bikerchick #mogbazar #bikekingz #bikelovers #dhakagram #instadhaka #bangladeshi #bangladeshstreetstyle #bangladeshibiker #bikesofbangladesh #suzukibangladesh #suzukibooking #dhakabike (at Alizaa Mart) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGKM489Dyiy/?igshid=mc2q2gafd222

[facedeem]

NEW YAMAHA XSR 155 | HD VIDEO 2020

The New YAMAHA  XSR 155 Review New Features & Specification 2020 & Details Info View

New Yamaha XSR155  Top Speed 135 kmph New Yamaha XSR155 Mileage  52.02 kmph

New Yamaha XSR155 Price in india 1,50,000 Expected Price- only indian Version New Yamaha XSR155 Price in Bangladesh BD5,25,000 -TaKa -Approx| Thai Version

Yamaha xsr Features [ XSR155 ]

Speedometer Digital Tachometer    Digital Trip Meter Digital Odometer Digital Fuel Gauge Digital Gear Indicator Digital Rev-limiter Indicator- Yes Pillion Footrest- Yes Electric Start - Yes Engine Kill Switch- Yes

Yamaha xsr Specification [ XSR155 ]

Engine Description 155.1cc, Liquid cooled, Single cylinder Displacement 155.1 cc Maximum Power 19.3 HP @ 10,000 rpm Maximum Torque 14.7 NM @ 8500 rpm Number of Cylinders 1 Number of Gears 6 Seat Height 810 mm Ground Clearance 170 mm Front Suspension USD Forks [ India Will Get conventional Telescopic Forks ] Rear Suspension Monoshock Frame Delta Box Kerb/Wet Weight         134 kg Fuel Tank Capacity 10 litres Front Brake 282mm Single Disc Rear Brake 220mm Single Disc ABS-Yes Front Tyre 110/70-17 (India Will Get 100/80-17 Rear Tyre 140/70-17 Front Wheel 17-inch Rear Wheel 17-inch Tubeless Tyres Yes Alloy Wheels  Yes Pass Light-Yes Battery Type Maintenance Free [ ETZ-5 ] Capacity 4.0Ah (10HR) Voltage 12V Head Light LED Head Light Tail Light LED Tail Light Turn Signal Light (Front) 12V, 10W×2 Turn Signal Light (Rear) 12V, 10W×2 Position Lamp-Yes Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)-Yes Top Speed                135 kmph

[facedeem]

New Yamaha XSR155 ABS & Upcoming Yamaha XSR155 VVA Model BY JSD 2020

New Yamaha XSR155 DD Price in india 1,50,000 Expected Price- indian Version New Yamaha XSR155 DD Price in Bangladesh BD5,25,000 -TaKa -Approx| Thai Version

New Yamaha XSR155  Top Speed 135 kmph New Yamaha XSR155 Mileage  52.02 kmph

Yamaha xsr Specification [ XSR155 ]

Engine Description 155.1cc, Liquid cooled, single cylinder Displacement 155.1 cc Maximum Power 19.3 HP @ 10,000 rpm Maximum Torque 14.7 NM @ 8500 rpm Number of Cylinders 1 Number of Gears 6 Seat Height 810 mm Ground Clearance 170 mm Front Suspension USD Forks [ india Will Get conventional Telescopic Forks ] Rear Suspension Monoshock Frame Delta Box Kerb/Wet Weight         134 kg Fuel Tank Capacity 10 litres Front Brake 282mm Single Disc -ABS Rear Brake 220mm Single Disc Front Tyre 110/70-17 (India Will Get 100/80-17 Rear Tyre 140/70-17 Front Wheel 17-inch Rear Wheel 17-inch Tubeless Tyres Yes Alloy Wheels  Yes Pass Light-Yes Battery Type Maintenance Free [ ETZ-5 ] Capacity 4.0Ah (10HR) Voltage 12V Head Light LED Head Light Tail Light LED Tail Light Turn Signal Light (Front) 12V, 10W×2 Turn Signal Light (Rear) 12V, 10W×2 Position Lamp-Yes Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)-Yes Top Speed                135 kmph

Yamaha xsr Features [ XSR155 ]

Speedometer Digital Tachometer Digital Trip Meter Digital Odometer Digital Fuel Gauge Digital Gear Indicator Digital Rev-limiter Indicator- Yes Pillion Footrest- Yes Electric Start - Yes Engine Kill Switch- Yes

[facedeem]

New XSR155 Yamaha motorcycle Details info view 2020

New Yamaha XSR155  Top Speed 135 kmph New Yamaha XSR155 Mileage  52.02 kmph

New Yamaha XSR155 Price in india 1,50,000 Expected Price- indian Version New Yamaha XSR155 Price in Bangladesh BD5,25,000 -TaKa -Approx| Thai Version

Yamaha xsr specification [ XSR155 ]

Engine Description 155.1cc, Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder Displacement 155.1 cc Maximum Power 19.3 HP @ 10,000 rpm Maximum Torque 14.7 NM @ 8500 rpm Number of Cylinders 1 Number of Gears 6 Seat Height 810 mm Ground Clearance 170 mm Front Suspension USD Forks [ India Will Get Conventional Telescopic Forks ] Rear Suspension Monoshock Frame Delta Box Kerb/Wet Weight         134 kg Fuel Tank Capacity 10 litres Front Brake 282mm Single Disc Rear Brake 220mm Single Disc ABS-Yes Front Tyre 110/70-17 (India Will Get 100/80-17 Rear Tyre 140/70-17 Front Wheel 17-inch Rear Wheel 17-inch Tubeless Tyres Yes Alloy Wheels  Yes Pass Light-Yes Battery Type Maintenance Free [ ETZ-5 ] Capacity 4.0Ah (10HR) Voltage 12V Head Light LED Head Light Tail Light LED Tail Light Turn Signal Light (Front) 12V, 10W×2 Turn Signal Light (Rear) 12V, 10W×2 Position Lamp-Yes Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)-Yes Top Speed                135 kmph

Yamaha xsr features [ XSR155 ]

Speedometer Digital Tachometer Digital Trip Meter Digital Odometer Digital Fuel Gauge Digital Gear Indicator Digital Rev-limiter Indicator- Yes Pillion Footrest- Yes Electric Start - Yes Engine Kill Switch- Yes

[facedeem]

Yamaha XSR155 VS Honda CB150R ABS & Details info 2020

New Yamaha XSR155  Top Speed 135 kmph New Yamaha XSR155 Mileage  52.02 kmph

New Yamaha XSR155 Price in india 1,50,000 Expected Price- indian Version New Yamaha XSR155 Price in Bangladesh BD5,25,000 -TaKa -Approx| Thai Version

Honda Exmotion ABS CB150R & Details Info 2020

Honda ABS CB150R Top Speed     115 KM/H Yamaha XSR155 Mileage               45  Kmpl

Honda CB150R ABS Price In india & BD 2018

Honda CB150R Price in Bangladesh Tk.5,50,000-BDT (Approx) | Thai New Bike

Honda CB150R Price in india Rs.1,00,000 -  Rs. 1,25,000 | Indian Version only | New Nike

[facedeem]

New Yamaha XSR155 Limited Edition Black Series Review,Specs,features,Mileage,Top Speed,Price in India & Bangladesh 2020

New Yamaha XSR155 upcoming Bike in india 2020 Yamaha 155 XSR Thai Version Yamaha 155 XSR indian Version Yamaha 155 XSR 155 in Bangladesh Yamaha 155 XSR Price Review 2020 Yamaha 155 XSR Mileage Review 2020 Yamaha 155 XSR Top Speed Review 2020

New Yamaha XSR155  Top Speed 135 kmph New Yamaha XSR155 Mileage  52.02 kmph

New Yamaha XSR155 Price in india 1,50,000 Expected Price- indian Version New Yamaha XSR155 Price in Bangladesh BD5,25,000 -TaKa -Approx| Thai Version

[olivereliott]

Revealed: The Top 10 Custom Motorcycles of 2019

It’s always the hardest article to write, but also the most fascinating to research. Our annual roundup of the most popular customs on Bike EXIF reveals the dominant trends in the scene as well as the builders who have their fingers on the pulse.

This year, outside of the top two builds, the competition was tighter than ever before. Some builds that dominated site traffic barely registered a blip on social media; other bikes that went haywire in our social channels simply didn’t translate to solid web traffic.

As always, this Top 10 is driven by data alone, rather than the personal preferences of our writers. It’s based on page views, comments, incoming links, and shares on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. If there are dead heats, we weight the rankings according to long a bike has been ‘live’ on the site.

Everyone will draw their own conclusions from the Top 10, but a few things stood out for us. Firstly, the generic ‘café racer’ category is well and truly dead. Many of the most popular bikes combine elements of different genres.

The offroad vibe is on the rise, whether it’s hints of classic Dakar styling or a trend towards rebuilding enduro/dual sport machines. And classic racing in general, from flat track to endurance to MX, is having an increasing influence on builders. Functional styling (with a twist) and authenticity is increasingly appreciated.

Read on, and you’ll see the ten bikes that revved our readers’ engines the most over the past year. Some you may have expected to see, but others may be a surprise.

10. Yamaha XSR155 by K-Speed How many workshops finish over 50 builds a year? Hardly any. The number that can keep the quality high is even smaller—probably on the fingers of one hand.

K-Speed is the most visible of those high-volume builders, and despite the relentless pace in this Bangkok workshop, the output is fascinating.

Several K-Speed bikes were in the running for this year’s Top Ten, but the winner is this chunky XSR155, which edged out the Honda Monkeys to claim its spot. It was a commission from Yamaha Thailand to boost the launch of the smallest XSR, and confirmed one of the biggest trends we’ve seen over the past 12 months: smaller bikes are hot property.

This build follows a relatively standard formula—new subframe, seat, exhaust, bars, wheels and accessories—but the K-Speed secret sauce lifts it to a new level. Shop owner ‘Eak’ knows how to whip up the ingredients into a tasty recipe, and our readers were hungry for more, with over 16,000 giving their approval on Instagram alone. [More]

9. Scrambler Ducati by Slayer House Nattapat Janyapanich is a pro motorcycle designer who has works for manufacturers in Southeast Asia. He builds customs in his spare time as Slayer House, and this Ducati caught the imagination of our readers.

Long and low, it hits the sweet spot visually—but there’s an equal amount of trickery on the mechanical front. The forks are from a Ducati 999R, with an Öhlins monoshock to match, and the single-sided swingarm is from a Monster 796.

Nattapat also raided the Ducati parts bin for the tank, which is the simpler (and more appealing) Scrambler Sixty2 item, but built the rear end and its bodywork himself. Other upgrades include OZ Racing wheels, BMW S1000RR brake components and clip-on bars.

It’s a deceptively clever rather than flashy build from a guy who knows what he is doing, and even has an autoclave to make his own carbon fiber parts. [More]

8. Brad Peterson’s Yamaha TZ750 flat track racer The TZ750 is one of the most fearsome race bikes of all time: Kenny Roberts hit 145 mph on one, and it was so fast that it was banned after a single major race outing.

That was enough to cement its legendary status, and also enough to spur Brad Peterson into commissioning this very classy replica. The frame is an accurate copy of an original Champion frame, and it cradles a 1977 TZ 750D Scott Guthrie Racing engine.

Builder Jeff Palhegyi’s handiwork is everywhere—from the frame recreation to the expansion chambers.The engine has also been retuned to make it tractable on the street, with the help of Lectron carburetors, but even so, it’s still a handful.

“When the revs hit about 7,000, it lights the back tire up violently—and at the same time lifts the front wheel, pulling hard all the way to 11,000,” says Brad.

Magnificent stuff in an increasingly sanitized world—and we need more of this. [More]

7. Indian Scout Bobber drag bike by Workhorse Speedshop The Sultans Of Sprint drag series in Europe always throws up some amazing builds. Despite strict regulations designed to keep costs and horsepower under control, builders on the continent keep coming up with jaw-dropping machines that assault the eyes as well as the senses.

Our favorite this year was this Scout from the Belgian builder Brice Hennebert, a man who marches to his own tune. Looking like a V-twin that has crashed into a jet engine, ‘Appaloosa’ gets extra juice from a nitrous system—and despite the massive fairing, weighs a whopping 42 kilos less than a stock Scout Bobber.

The aluminum body alone took Brice seven weeks to build, and takes inspiration from 1920s trains, 1940s Formula One cars, and the F-86 Sabre fighter. The tank looks stock but has been narrowed by 10 centimeters, and there’s a custom swingarm to increase the wheelbase and help get the power down.

There’s custom CNC machined parts everywhere, the suspension is Öhlins all round, and Akrapovič built a one-off exhaust system too.

Even with Randy Mamola as pilot, the Scout couldn’t quite win the drag race championship—but it took home the ‘Best Style’ award, wowing racegoers as well as our readers. [More]

6. Suzuki DR-Z400 by Federal Moto There’s a lot of love out there for the evergreen, bulletproof DR-Z, and Federal Moto felt the full force of the neurotransmitters when they released ‘Big Suzie’ on these pages.

The Chicago shop completed the build for a local client, who wanted a stylish urban wheelie machine that could also handle the occasional rough stuff. So Mike Müller and his crew whipped up a new bolt-on subframe, installed an SR500 tank, and a Honda VFR400 radiator.

New fenders keep the muck at bay and the cockpit has been upgraded with Renthal bars, Biltwell grips, Motogadget electrics, and MSR controls. A killer paint job and smart grey powder on the frame makes the humble DR-Z look a million dollars. [More]

5. BMX motorized bicycle by Down & Out The English builder Shaun Walker has been immersed in the custom scene for over 20 years now, and is best-known to our readers for his ballsy, fat-tired retro roadsters.

But Shaun has built just about every type of custom in his storied career, and he’s not afraid to try something new. And in this case, it was a big swerve away from his usual fare.

Shaun’s a long-time BMX fan, but could never afford one when he was a kid. This build realizes the dream for him, but adds in a Honda clone motor, a polished raw steel frame, Honda Cub brakes, and … big wheels. This baby has 17 x 5 rims on custom hub spacers, shod with 180/55×17 Pirelli MT60 tires.

Better late than never, as they say. And our Instagram followers felt the same way: over 15,000 people hit the like button. [More]

4. Royal Enfield Himalayan by Fuel The ‘new’ 650 twins get most of the custom love these days, thanks to Royal Enfield’s fantastic support program for bike builders. But it was a humble Himalayan that resonated most with our readers.

It comes from the Spanish outfit Fuel, who are no strangers to these pages. As well as building classy customs, Fuel are famous for organizing the annual Scram Africa expedition—a 4,000 km dirt tour running through North Africa.

Fuel chose the Himalayan as the base for this scrambler because it’s simple, easy to repair and relatively compact. After all, there’s no point in having the best-looking bike in the desert if it turns into a sand anchor.

The styling recalls 80s enduros and Paris Dakar bikes, but Fuel have added some neat functionality too—such as custom switchgear for turning the ABS off if required. Very clever. [More]

3. Harley Fat Bob by Rough Crafts If there were a marathon event for custom bike builders, Winston Yeh would win it. Each year brings a small but delectable selection of new Rough Crafts builds, and we get to see his signature style applied to new platforms while remaining utterly consistent.

This Fat Bob was the second most widely viewed article on the site in 2019, and as soon as we clapped eyes on the shots, we knew it was going to be a hit. Harley customs tend to occupy a niche of their own—especially the larger bikes—but this build also appealed to folks who would never dream of stepping into a Bar and Shield showroom.

‘Mighty Guerrilla’ is a distant relative to the Sportster that launched Yeh’s star into orbit nearly a decade ago—the ‘Iron Guerrilla.’ It’s a murdered-out 2018 Fat Bob 107, rolling on chunky 16-inch rims with five-inch wide tires.

The stance is slightly slammed, the brakes are upgraded, and the bodywork and exhaust system are all-new. It’s edgy and aggressive, from the signature headlight grille backwards. (The heavily modified tank, intriguingly, started life as a Sportster fitment.)

Congratulations Winston on a decade at the top of the game! [More]

2. Ducati MH900e by Onehandmade It’s a brave builder who dares to tackle a machine as iconic as the MH900e. Only two thousand were built, and half the production run sold out in less than an hour.

‘Chun’ Hung of Onehandmade is one of the world’s finest metal shapers, but even he tried to dissuade his client from messing with his MH900e. But when his client insisted, he went all-out. The new aluminum bodywork flows seamlessly, looking elegant yet aggressive.

Mechanical upgrades include higher spec Öhlins suspension and Brembo brakes, custom triple clamps and clip-ons, and a stunning titanium exhaust system.

Onehandmade entered the Ducati into the Café Racer category at the AMD World Championship of bike building but, bizarrely, it only placed fourth.

Our readers were quicker than the AMD judges to spot the brilliance of this build though, and an absolute torrent of web traffic and social shares followed. [More]

1. Yamaha MT-07 by Andrew Stagg A surprise hit late in the year, this Yammie from Australian builder Andrew Stagg struck a massive chord with readers—especially our fans on Facebook, who gave it 24,000 thumbs-ups. And this was the most widely read article on the site in the whole year.

Everything on this machine is top-notch, and it looks like the kind of bike you’d see on a manufacturers’ stand at EICMA, as a concept to test public opinion.

Stagg is a one-man band, although he has history in the moto industry: he raced bikes in the 90s, and has worked at Smoked Garage in Brisbane for a couple of years—building mostly bobbers and hardtail conversions. He’s also worked for Holden Special Vehicles, amping up his engineering and fabrication skills still further.

The styling is spot-on, the fit and finish is superb, and it looks like something that Yamaha could build tomorrow. And maybe that’s the source of its appeal: this MT-07 is not an impractical fantasy, but a machine that could happily sit in a showroom.

The stock MT-07 is very much a ‘Marmite’ bike, with styling that polarizes opinion. But Stagg, working with Brisbane shop Black Cycles, has shown it’s possible to give the MT a new set of clothes with wide appeal.

The people have spoken: will Yamaha take the hint? [More]

EDITOR’S NOTE The toughest part of these roundups is seeing the bikes that didn’t quite make it—because a lot of them are personal favorites. The winners are bikes that scored highly across all criteria, smashing not only page views, but also social shares across all major platforms.

There were a few bikes that just missed the cut because they didn’t have the “full hand” for some reason, even if they scored hugely on one or two other criteria.

This year, that included Jake Drummond’s Yamaha MT-07, VTR’s BMW S1000RR and S1000XR pair, Krom Works’ Royal Enfield Continental GT 650, Craig Rodsmith’s front-wheel-drive motorcycle, and JvB-Moto’s Yamaha XSR900.

It’s also worth noting that both Triumph and Honda seem to have some catching up to do, while Yamaha and Royal Enfield are on the rise. As are builders from the Southeast Asia region.

We’ll finish with a note of thanks. Particularly to the builders and photographers who create and capture these fascinating machines—and to the advertisers who keep our servers running and the site free for you to read. Please support these people as they support us.

We hope you’ve enjoyed this year of custom motorcycles, and we’ll be in touch again in a few days, when Wes will publish his Editor’s Choice for 2019—an entirely personal view, free from the constrictions of data and social media.

[olivereliott]

Heavy Hitter: K-Speed scales up with an XJR 1300 café racer

We’ve seen some truly out-the-box builds come from K-Speed. They’ve done everything from Honda Monkey cafe racers to a Yamaha XSR155 that looks ready for the apocalypse. But Thailand’s busiest custom shop knows how to play with the big stuff too.

This Yamaha XJR 1300 was built for a customer in Phuket. It’s so tastefully executed, it’s downright unassuming—but park it next to a stock XJR, and the drastically revised silhouette immediately becomes apparent.

A stock XJR 1300 is not ugly: it’s actually a stunner as factory bikes go, especially if you’re into classic big fours. But the owner of this one had spotted a sharp Honda CB1300-based cafe racer built by K-Speed, and wanted his 1998 Yamaha to get the same treatment.

K-Speed knew they’d need to slim the retro muscle bike down a whole lot to achieve the desired effect. So every last piece of its chunky bodywork ended up coming off.

Out back, the crew hacked off the entire subframe and fabricated a new one. It cuts a neat line with a sharp taper at the end, and a few subtle kinks in its flow to keep things interesting.

Up top is a slim leather seat with a classic cafe racer hump, and stylish tuck and roll stitching.

Part of the brief was converting the XJR’s old-school twin shock setup to a mono shock. So K-Speed had to include a new shock mount in their subframe design. They braced and modified the swing arm too, then popped the new R1-spec YSS shock in.

Up front, the XJR’s stance was tweaked further by lowering the forks a little. K-Speed kept the OEM wheels (they suit this style perfectly anyway), but shod them with new Metzeler Roadtec 01 sport touring tires.

The cockpit was heavily reworked in the process too. Everything from the headlight to the XJR’s prominent twin ‘bullet’ dials was tossed. K-Speed installed a clean top triple, new clip-ons and a set of Biltwell Inc. grips.

The hydraulic clutch and brake controls are from Nissin, and the vintage-style mini switches are from K-Speed’s own catalog. (K-Speed isn’t just a custom shop—they’re a massive parts supplier too.) The front end’s capped off with a tightly mounted LED headlight, and a custom front fender.

We’re not sure what constitutes ‘street legal’ in Thailand, but this cafe racer isn’t sporting a speedo, turn signals or a plate bracket. It does have a taillight though; it’s mounted down low, on the right side of the swing arm.

As for the fuel tank, even though it looks like it was made for the burly Yamaha, it’s actually off a Honda GB250 Clubman. K-Speed finished it in an extremely chic matte red, with stealthy ‘Diablo’ logos (it’s the name of their in-house range of parts).

They didn’t fuss with tearing into the Yamaha’s 1251 cc air-cooled motor: with 106 hp on tap and a lusty 98 Nm of torque, there’s little need. But they did swap out the air box for a row of DNA high-flow filters mounted to the four Mikunis.

Gases exit via a set of curvy, custom-made four-into-two headers, which terminate in a pair of ‘Diablo Custom’ mufflers. We’re told they sound great, and we believe it.

Getting the look just right meant reworking the wiring too, mainly to tuck things away. Smaller details are well covered—even down to the color-coding of the NGK spark plug wires and rear shock spring.

The result is a clean and sorted cafe racer with serious grunt—which scores high on eye candy, but doesn’t scream for attention.

It’s not only a great example of how to rework the mighty XJR1300, but also proof that Thailand’s powerhouse custom shop can play at both ends of the field.

K-Speed website | Instagram | Images by Hipmotography

[olivereliott]

Custom Bikes Of The Week: 15 September, 2019

A low-riding Sportster cafe racer from Andorra, an angular Royal Enfield Continental from India, a Honda RCB 1000 homage from France and a 162-horsepower Gixxer dirt bike from Finland. Motorcycling is indeed a broad church.

Harley-Davidson Sportster cafe racer by RC Dept It’s easy to ‘cafe’ a Sportster, but it’s even easier to totally screw up the lines. Enter Andorran custom shop, RC Dept—they’ve nailed the stance on this purposeful Sportster cafe racer, based on a 2005-model 1200 XL.

Up top, the Sportster’s silhouette’s been perfected with a low and long fuel tank, flowing into a typical cafe racer tailpiece. Lower down, it rides on upside down forks, new YSS shocks, and 16” spoked wheels wrapped in fat Avon Cobra tires. Lighting is kept low profile with tiny LED turn signals, and there’s a new license plate bracket that hugs the rear tire.

RC Dept treated the Sporty to a beefy Vance & Hines intake, and a stealthy twin exhaust system, with the mufflers tucked away low down. There’s a chain conversion in play too, with mesh-lined cutouts in the sprocket cover.

The controls consist of RSD rear sets and KBike clip-ons. There’s a smattering of parts from Brembo and Motogadget too, along with a small LED headlight up front. Between the tasty parts pick, the blacked out finishes and the slight hint of color in the bodywork, this broody Sportster hits the spot. [RC Dept]

Royal Enfield Continental GT 535 by J&D Custom Co. Indian builder Jay D. Patel has a soft spot for the single cylinder Royal Enfield Continental GT. This is his third Continental GT build, and since he usually works on smaller machines, the 535 cc motor is the biggest he’s worked with.

For this project, Jay wanted to push his aluminum shaping skills as hard as possible. He’d done fuel tanks before—but this time he set out to build all the bodywork from scratch, with an aesthetic that would ride the line between vintage and futuristic.

He started by trimming and redesigning much of the frame. Then he built wireframes to predict the final outline, fine tune the stance, and create a platform to start shaping on. The fairing was built out of three sections that were then welded together, and the tank includes a pair of small sight glasses.

Jay shortened the forks and built a new, longer swing arm, but decided to hold onto the Enfield’s twin, upside-down shocks. Then he fabricated a new stainless steel exhaust system, running the muffler up and through the frame. Some of the controls are stock, but there’s a new switch panel behind the windshield, knurled grips and a few other little touches. Oh, and the actual windshield is a repurposed Royal Enfield helmet visor. Neat! [J&D Custom Co.]

Three XSR155 customs from Yamaha Thailand In addition to handing a bike over to our friends at K-Speed, Yamaha Thailand debuted the XSR155 recently with three in-house customs that show the bike’s custom potential. All three are pretty rad, and have us wondering how far and wide Yamaha will be distributing the little XSR.

The first is a cafe racer [above] with flawless stance and proportions. Finished in silver, it features a new tank, bikini fairing, classic cafe tail section and slotted side covers. There’s a diamond stitch pattern on the brown seat, and some chromed and polished bits—like the wheels, brake calipers and shortened exhaust. Clip-ons, rear sets and a neat lower spoiler round out the package.

The second baby-XSR custom is a rather rowdy-looking scrambler. Like the cafe variant it features a custom fuel tank, matched up to a bench seat and new side covers. There’s a smaller headlight up front, MX-bars, a high fender, and a pair of spoked wheels that appear larger than stock. The pillion pegs are gone, which is just as well, because the exhaust now runs high up on the right side. With a sump guard and knobby tires, this XSR should do just fine in the dirt.

An XSR155 flat tracker rounds out the trio. The bodywork here is custom too, but it’s been stretched and flattened out with quintessential flat track shapes. We’re spotting wide bars, big hoops and high-mounted twin exhaust mufflers. We’re not seeing any lights or turn signals, so this little ripper is track-only, which sounds just fine. Naturally, this one’s wrapped in everyone’s favorite Yamaha livery: speed blocks. [More]

Honda CB750 Nighthawk by Le Motographe We need more retro endurance racers, please. We’ve got a hankering for wide fairings and chunky tail sections, and this Honda from Le Motographe is just making it worse.

The Montpellier-based shop customized the 1997 Honda CB750 Nighthawk for Kulte—a French clothing brand that’s been around since 1998. Since ‘Kulte’ means ‘cult,’ Le Motographe figured they should pull inspiration from a cult classic. So they took cues from the Honda RCB 1000 that raced in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the 80s.

It’s not a direct replica, but more of a loose homage. The stock Nighthawk tank’s matched up to a bulbous half fairing with a single offset headlight, and an appropriately bulky seat section. The exhaust is a four-into-two affair, with the twin mufflers exiting under the tail bump.

The CB also features more subtle tweaks, like new rear shocks, tiny LED turn signals, and revised controls and ergonomics. Rather than pick a throwback livery, Le Motographe designed a contemporary paint job using Kulte’s brand colors. Belle! [More]

Suzuki GSX-R1000 dirt bike The day motorcycles have to make sense is the day we hang up our keyboards. If you agree, this next bike should appeal to you—a 162 hp dirt bike, built from a Suzuki GSX-R1000.

There’s not much info on it out there, but we’ve heard it’s from Finland, and according to the video below, it absolutely rips. [Via]