Honda XR125 Tracker by Jerry Formoso Kustoms

The Philippines have become a hotbed of custom bikes — especially small-displacement, beach-ready thumpers like the 3B Customs XR200 and Revolt Cycles TMX155. Now we’re proud to feature another surfer’s delight from the islands — this Honda XR125 “Surf Tracker” built by Jerry Formoso of Jerry Formoso Kustoms (#jfkustoms).  Nicknamed “Malibu,” the bike was designed to transfer a surfer from one break to another, complete with surfboard rack and trail necessities.

The Honda XR125 is a small thumper with a big heart — nearly bulletproof on city streets, muddy tracks, and dirt paths.  The 12-hp motor makes for a top speed of around 60 mph with fuel economy in the 60 mpg range. However, few would call the factory XR handsome or beautiful — far from.

Below, we get the full scoop on how Jerry Formoso Kustoms turned this XR125 into such a looker.

Honda XR125 Street Tracker:  Builder Interview

• Please tell us a bit about yourself, your history with motorcycles, and your workshop

I’m Jerry Formoso from the Philippines.  Started building bikes 5 yrs ago from small displacement as a hobby. I’m a mechanical technician, work as freelance graphic designer and photographer.

• What’s the make, model, and year of the bike?

2014 HONDA XR125.

• Why was this bike built?

As a gift from a father to his son who is a surfer and loves to travel.

• What was the design concept and what influenced the build?

A surf tracker, a bike with a surf rack that can transfer a surfer from another spot

• What custom work was done to the bike?

• • Custom subframe
  • Custom triple tree inverted shock convertion
  • custom seats
  • custom fenders and brackets
  • custom bike rack and mounts
  • old tank fitting
  • custom side covers
  • custom paints
  • custom handlebar
  • custom exhaust with heat shield
  • custom engine guard

custom headlight and signal mounting

• How would you classify this bike?

Street tracker

• Was there anything done during this build that you are particularly proud of?

Yes my HONDA TMX SUPREMO CAFÉ RACER.

Folow the Builder

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