Yamaha motorcycles continue to be popular donor bikes for custom scrambler builds. These range from vintage XS builds to single cylinder SR bikes to dual-sport curb-jumpers based on the company’s long-running XT series — plus a wealth of lesser-known bikes made over the years. Many builds incorporate the company’s popular “speed block” livery on their tanks or side panels, nodding to the company’s racing heritage. We’re particularly fond of the XS650 Yamaha scramblers, having owned one of these beautiful parallel twins ourselves.
TÜV Approved: Yamaha SR500 Roadster / Scrambler - Workshop43 rescues a neglected classic… The Yamaha SR400 and SR500 were street-centric versions of the company’s 500cc TT/XT enduro bikes, which gained fame in the great African rallies of the late 70s. But their […]
The Tengu: Yamaha SCR950 Urban Scrambler - From Bullet Bob Moto: “1 of 1” Yamaha V-Twin Tracker / Scrambler… In 2017, Yamaha unveiled the SCR950, a retro-style street scrambler based on the Bolt cruiser platform. The 942cc air-cooled 60° V-twin put […]
Expedition Special: Yamaha SR250 “Sri Lanka” - Prague to Sri Lanka: SR250 Scrambler from Gas & Oil Bespoke Motorcycles… In the late 1970s, Yamaha XT500 owners realized their Dakar-winning dual-purpose bike made quite a good roadgoing machine, and 500cc singles with flat […]
Handbuilt: Yamaha “XSTT 750” Street Tracker - Big-Bore Yamaha XS650 “Steeplechase Champion” by Will Bastas… From April 12-14, our friends at Revival Cycles hosted the 2024 edition of the Handbuilt Motorcycle Show in Austin, Texas, paired as always with MotoGP weekend at […]
HELLA: Yamaha XSR155 Scrambler - Yamaha XSR155 Scrambler from Garage Esquinita… The Yamaha XSR series is the company’s family of “neo-retro” motorcycles that combine modern engines and running gear with more classic design language. The XSR700 and XSR900 are […]
West Rambler: Yamaha WR155 Scrambler - Indonesia has become a hotbed of custom motorcycle culture in recent years. The country consists of more than 17,000 islands — Java, Sumatra, and Bali to name a few — and motorcycles are a way […]
Vagabond: Yamaha WR155R Tracker / Scrambler - Yamaha WR155 “Furai-Bou” from Katros Garage… The Yamaha WR155R is one of those bikes we wish was sold in more markets. The small displacement dual-sport has a liquid-cooled 4-valve engine with fuel injection and variable […]
Electric Boogie: Yamaha XT500 Restomod - Electric Start, Air-Cooled: Motogadgets’ 1980 Yamaha XT500… By the early 1970s, the big single-cylinder four-stroke off-roader was thought a species all but extinct. After all, the great British 500 singles like the BSA B50 […]
La Bastarda: Yamaha XT550 Restomod Scrambler - In 1982, Yamaha released the XT550 as the next evolution of their four-stroke dual-purpose single-cylinder motorcycle. The 550 had big shoes to fill, as the XT500 it replaced was a multi-time winner of the Paris […]
Blue Camel: Yamaha MT-25 Adventure Bike - All Terrain Adventure from Batakastem Workshop… Yamaha’s MT “Master of Torque” series of naked streetbikes has become extremely popular in recent years. While the MT-07, -09, and -10 share most of the limelight for their […]
Stibnite Stinger: Yamaha MT-07 Powered Scrambler - The Malle Mile Beach Race Winner from Stibnite Moto… Some call him the “07 King.” Dan Stone aka Danners of Stibnite Moto has earned a name for himself turning up to Malle Mile events on […]
Smoke Show: Yamaha DT400 Scrambler - A Two-Stroke Ripper from Hex Moto… The Yamaha DT400 is one of our favorite two-stroke enduros of the 1970s. It arose from the original DT-1 250 of 1969, which revolutionized the market as a […]
B-Road Baddie: Yamaha XT600 Street Tracker - Hoxton Moto’s 1992 Yamaha XT600 Street Tracker… Introduced back in 1983, the Yamaha XT600 would remain in production until the early 2000s, earning a reputation as a worthy, rock-solid successor to the original twin-shock XT500 […]
Smoky Runner: Yamaha DT125R Restomod - BCKustoms returns to his two-stroke roots… The original Yamaha DT-1 250 Enduro and the long line of successors it spawned remain some of the most popular, influential motorcycles to come out of the 1960s. Here […]
Yamaha SR400 Scrambler: Built for Chloë Moretz! - A Vinduro-Style Scrambler for Film Star Chloë Moretz… Sometimes an unexpected heartbreak can be a blessing in disguise. Case in point: When Seba Achaval‘s beloved blacked-out KTM 950SM was stolen from outside his Brooklyn […]
ROEG Rider: Yamaha MT-07 Street Tracker - Up for Auction: Yamaha 700 Street Tracker by Luuc Muis Creations… The Yamaha MT-07 — known as the FZ-07 from 2015-2017 in North America — is a 689cc parallel-twin naked bike that’s proved popular on […]
Sub-Zero: Yamaha Scorpio 225 Tracker - Bali’s Joyride builds a Shoei-inspired SX225… The Indonesian island of Bali has become a custom motorcycle mecca in recent years. Few destinations can boast such a high concentration of workshops turning out bespoke builds, many […]
Ultimate Beach Bike: Yamaha TTR250 Scrambler - Purpose Built Moto’s 250cc Yamaha Scrambler… Introduced in the 1990s, the Yamaha TTR250 was an air-cooled 250cc trail / enduro bike designed to be rugged, reliable, and long-lasting. Not only did the bulletproof TTR […]
World’s Cheapest Café Racer? Yamaha XJ600 Diversion - Elcancro Motors builds a 1000€ Café Racer…and Scrambler! The Yamaha XJ600S Diversion, better known as the Seca II here in the States, appeared in 1992 as a no-frills middleweight commuter with a 61-bhp air/oil-cooled eight-valve […]
Yamaha SR400 “Café Scrambler” - In 2021, Yamaha ended the incredible 43-year production run of the SR400 — a bike that’s remained remarkably unchanged through those four decades of production. Introduced to the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) back in 1978, […]
Viva Vinduro! Yamaha DT400 Restomod - Purpose Built Moto builds a two-stroke ripper… The Yamaha DT400 is one of our favorite two-stroke enduros of the 1970s — a wolf in wolf’s clothing and a howling fury to ride. The factory bike […]
Back to the 80s: Yamaha WR155R Scrambler - Vintage Style, Modern Tech: Yamaha “Retromod” from West Java… The Yamaha WR155R is one of the most advanced small-displacement dual-sports currently in production. A smaller sibling to the WR250R, the bike features a 155cc four-stroke […]
Period-Correct Goodness: 1970 Yamaha XS650 “Bugsy” - James “The Eggman” Eckman recreates the bike he sold 50 years ago… Motocross arrived on American shores quite a bit later than some folks realize. Though the first European FIM championship was held in 1952, […]
Lord Drake Kustoms: Yamaha XT600 Scrambler - Introduced in 1984, the Yamaha XT600 would become one of the most venerated big-bore “trailies” of all time — a rugged, no-nonsense dual-purpose machine that performed equally well on grocery runs and trans-African expeditions. “The […]
Classic Since Forever: Vans x Garage94 - Garage94 builds five customs for Vans Korea… Garage94 is a workshop based in Seoul, Korea, where they specialize in working on vintage and VMX-style motorcycles, which are relatively rare in the country. Previously, we […]
Junkyard XT: Yamaha XT500 Scrambler - Junk to Jewel: Resto-modded XT500 from Workshop43… The Yamaha XT500 remains one of our favorite single-cylinder motorcycles of all time. The big air-cooled enduro won the inaugural Paris-Dakar Rally, swept the podium in the second […]
Streamlined XT: 1980 Yamaha XT500 - Black Cycles Australia builds a streamlined XT for Retromotive… If you’ve been following BikeBound for any length of time, you know we’re big fans of the Yamaha XT500. Not only did the 500cc single win […]
The Thumper: Sandi Piper’s Yamaha SR400 - A Maltese Thumper from Sandi Piper / Choppershack… The Yamaha SR400 is one of those bikes that riders seem to bond strongly with. Perhaps it’s the heartbeat-like thump of the short-stroke single-cylinder engine, the classic […]
70s-Style Yamaha XT600 “Arbiana” Scrambler - Rivertown Custom Cycles salvages a botched XT… Back in 2019, we featured a Buell XB12-powered Sportster drag bike from the likes of Mirko and Nena Nicic, the husband/wife duo behind Croatia’s Rivertown Custom Cycles. They […]
Tropic Thumper: Yamaha 225 “Stiletto” Scrambler - Bali has become a hotbed of custom motorcycle culture. The volcanic mountains, rich jungle trails, and endless miles of beach simply beg to be ridden on dual-purpose machines, and the custom scramblers and trackers built […]
Retro-Mod: Yamaha SR400 “VMX” by Garage94 - One reason that we love the Yamaha SR400 so much is that it’s a throwback to an older, simpler era of motorcycling, when bikes were air-cooled with carburetors, twin shocks, and no magic button to […]
Two-Stroke Gold: Yamaha CT175 Restomod - Drake Speed transforms a farm wreck into CT3 street ripper… The Yamaha CT was the company’s series of 175cc two-stroke enduros, introduced in 1969 and renamed the DT175 in 1974. Here at BikeBound HQ, we’ve […]
Yamaha XTZ125 “Retro Scrambler” - Argentina’s LBC Motorcycles builds a 70s-inspired scrambler… The Yamaha XTZ125 is a lightweight dual-purpose bike built to be tough, reliable, and versatile in a range of environments. In factory trim, the 125cc XTZ looks much […]
“Jappalachian” Yamaha RT360 Scrambler by Redtail Works - Redtail Works builds a dirt-ready two-stroke enduro… Introduced in 1968, the Yamaha DT-1 would change motorcycling forever, offering the world a lightweight and affordable 250cc two-stroke dirt bike that was street-legal — the “godfather enduro,” […]
Balinese Blaster: Yamaha Scorpio 225 “Daini” - Enduro meets Bobber in this Bali-born custom… The Yamaha Scorpio Z has become one of the most popular custom donors in Oceania, especially Bali and the rest of Indonesia. From the factory, it’s a standard […]
Yamaha “SRXT500” Vinduro by 86 Gear - From Street to Scrambler… By 1971, BSA and Matchless had both gone out of business, and with them the British 500 singles whose torque and character had proved perfect for such a wide variety of […]
Scrambler Road Cross: Yamaha “SRC600” - A Dutch motocross racer builds himself a dual-terrain ripper… In 1983, Kawasaki and Yamaha decided to challenge Honda’s domination of the big-bore dual-sport class. Kawasaki introduced their KLR600 and Yamaha their XT600 — a bike […]
Loyal Companion: Yamaha Bronco 225 by DOTi Motorcycle - More than just a motorcycle… For some of us, there are motorcycles that become much more than transportation, adventure, or even personal expression — they become companions, even friends. Such is this case for of […]
Retro Enduro: Yamaha “XT155” by Treasure Garage - Throwback Thumper: Yamaha WR155 gets a retro makeover… The Yamaha WR is the company’s series of liquid-cooled four-stroke enduro / dual-sport motorcycles. WR indicates a wide-ratio gearbox, which is better-suited for street and trail use […]
Rally Beast: Yamaha WR450F by Le Motographe - True to Form: Le Motographe builds a race-spec custom rally bike… The founders of France’s Le Motographe, Jérôme Mawois and Yvan Bertona, may have backgrounds as a product designer and metallurgist, respectively, but the pair […]
Thumper Bee: Yamaha XT600 by Motoworks.gr - “A vintage enduro with all the comforts of new-age bikes…” The island of Crete, the largest and most populous of the Greek Islands, has an incredibly rich and storied history — it’s the mythical birthplace […]
Vulture Moto’s Vintage 500 Series - A pair of 500 thumpers from Germany’s Vulture Moto! The 500cc “big single” remains one of the best, most versatile all-around engine configurations in motorcycling history, from the British 500 singles of yesteryear to the […]
High-Spec Thumper: Yamaha SR400 by DOTi - Vietnam’s DOTi Motorcycle builds one of the hottest SR’s we’ve ever seen… Introduced in 1978, Yamaha SR400 was, essentially, a street version of the legendary Yamaha XT500 — the air-cooled four-stroke thumper that won the […]
Yamaha XT600 Army Scrambler - LDK’s Spanish workshop builds a military-inspired XT600 scrambler… Available from 1990-2004, the Yamaha XT600 was the latest evolution of the four-valve air-cooled singles that began with the legendary XT500, winner of the first two Paris-Dakar […]
Yamaha TT500 VMX by Beeton Fabrications - An HL500-inspired vintage motocross racer from Down Under… It may seem hard to believe today, but by the mid-1970s, the four-stroke thumpers that once ruled the dirt were all but dead. Both BSA and Matchless […]
Retro Thumper: Yamaha XT600 “113” by Unik Edition - A 70s-style scrambler built for the mom of a motocross racer… In 1984, Yamaha released the XT600, the latest in the company’s XT series of four-stroke dual-purpose machines that began with the famed XT500, winner […]
The One: Yamaha MT-01 by Titan Motorcycles - “You don’t need a therapist if you ride a Titan…” Available from 2005-2012, the Yamaha MT-01 was a modern muscle bike, combining the stump-pulling power of the Warrior XV1700 V-twin with forks and brakes […]
Yamaha SX225 “BIMA” Scrambler by Jowo Kustom - Released in 2006, the Yamaha SX225 — aka Yamaha Scorpio Z — has become one of the most popular platforms for customization in Indonesia and beyond — an affordable air-cooled four-stroke single that’s garnered praise […]
Back to Dirt: Yamaha XSR700 TT Scrambler - Elemental Rides x Capelos Garage build an IT-inspired XSR… Yamaha Yard Built program commissions talented builders from all over the world to transform modern Yamaha street bikes into “Yard Built” specials — a way to […]
Yamaha XS650 “MUTO” Tracker - “May the FUN be with you!” Rémy Pagart of France’s MUTO Motorbikes has quickly become one of our favorite builders, a self-described “all-terrain artist” who brings a fresh boldness and joy to his work, operating […]
650 Twin-Shocker: Marmisto’s TT-NX Street Tracker - The Honda NX650 Dominator has become one of the world’s most custom platforms. The 45-hp four-valve single has plenty of punch, coupled with electric start and a reputation for rugged reliability. But for stonemason, author, […]
Godfather Enduro: 1968 Yamaha DT-1 Resto - “This is (as far as I know) the only 1968 DT1 which was imported officially to Europe.” In 1968, Yamaha introduced a machine that would change the motorcycle world forever, the DT-1. It was an […]
Yamaha XV1000 TR1 “Django” by Remastered Cycle - Awoken from oblivion… The Yamaha XV1000 TR1 was introduced in 1981, a more powerful Euro-spec version of the XV920 Virago we received here in the States. The 980cc TR1 boasted a stout 69 horsepower from […]
Dirt Road Ripper: Yamaha XT500 by MotoRelic - “Foot down and elbows up! Braaap!” The Yamaha XT500 is one of the most successful dual-purpose machines of all time, a big-bore four-stroke that proved itself in professional desert racing and on thousands of miles […]
Hot Rod Enduro: The Motorieep 590TT - The Yamaha TT600RE was an air-cooled, street-legal enduro available from 2003-2007, featuring a 42-hp engine, electric start, and dual-stage carburetion. The engine was essentially an XT600 unit, highly praised for its toughness and torque: “The […]
SHERPA TRIBUTE: Yamaha Scorpio “Tenzing” by Backyard Customs Bali - “Custom bikes are a unique form to express ourselves, you are what you ride.” The Sherpa are a people of Tibetan ancestry, native to the mountainous regions of Nepal and the Himalayas, who are legendary […]
She-Wolf: Yamaha XT550 “La Lupa” by Francis Von Tuto - A modernized classic, elegant and streamlined… The Yamaha XT550 debuted in 1982, a successor of the beloved XT500 — itself one of the most successful “thumpers” of all time, highly regarded by pro racers and […]
“Silverhawk” Yamaha Scorpio Z Street Tracker - Introducing “Shirubahoku” (Silverhawk) by Joyride… The Yamaha SX225 — sometimes known as the Scorpio Z — is a four-stroke, air-cooled single popular in Indonesia and Bali. While it’s mainly marketed as a commuter, the bike […]
Yamaha XS650 “Minabear” by Licari.co - A red-tanked vagabonding machine, built for fire roads and the 405… The Yamaha XS650 is one of our favorite vintage bikes — a British-style 650 twin available from 1970-1983. The engine’s unit construction and horizontally-split […]
Yamaha XT250 “Dragonfly” by Francis Von Tuto - A dragonfly built from a $150 box of parts… Introduced in 1980, the Yamaha XT250 quickly became a popular workhorse on farms and ranches, earning a bit of notoriety in 1982 as Rambo’s getaway bike […]
Green Hornet: Yamaha SR150 Street Tracker by Hide Work Custom - In Taiwan, the Yamaha SR150 is known as a “white plate motorcycle” — a locally-built machine that’s free of the high import fees and twice-yearly inspections demanded of larger motorcycles. An imported Yamaha SR400, for […]
Supermoto Agricole: Yamaha XT500 by Y.C. Design - A “rural supermoto” from an elite French firefighter… The Yamaha XT500 is one of our favorite vintage Japanese motorcycles, and one of the greatest multipurpose bikes ever created. We’ve seen a varied assortment of customized […]
“Hardy” Scrambler: Yamaha SR150 by Zoth Moto - The Yamaha SR150 is known in Taiwan as a “white plate” motorcycle, a bike free of the high taxes and twice yearly safety inspections (!!) required on larger motorcycles — restrictions that can make it […]
2-Stroke Special: Yamaha IT425 Supermoto from 5Special - Only available in 1980, the Yamaha IT425 put professional performance within reach of regular consumers and enduro enthusiasts. The engine, based on the one from the YZ400 motocrosser, offered 46 bhp at 6500 rpm. That’s […]
Name This! Yamaha TT600S Scrambler - The Yamaha TT600, introduced in 1983, was one of the very first 600cc single-cylinder enduros — a lighter, more aggressive off-road variant of the XT600. Said Yamaha at the time: “Yamaha TT600 – For people […]
Red Ripper: Yamaha XS650 by Paul Hartman - “This thing just wants to have fun…” The Yamaha XS650 is one of our favorite motorcycles, a British-style parallel twin whose engine was highly advanced for the time, featuring unit construction, horizontally split crankcases, and […]
Modernized Vinduro: Yamaha DT360 by Joseph Rumble - “The rider…needs it all to work so he doesn’t become coyote dinner in the middle of the night.” The Yamaha DT series is our favorite line of two-stroke enduro motorcycles ever made, launched in 1968 […]
The Wasp: Yamaha RD350 Scrambler by Danners Automotive - An RD350 dirt bike built for the Malle Mile… The Yamaha RD350, built from 1973 to 1975, is one of our favorite machines from the heyday of the two-stroke street bike — a 39-hp parallel […]
Retro Motard: Yamaha XT600 by M.A.M. - A retro-inspired, short wheelbase, 264-lb motard… The Yamaha XT600 was the successor to one of our favorite enduros of all-time, the legendary XT500. Introduced for the 1983 model year, the XT600E offered a 44-hp four-valve […]
Muscle Scrambler: Yamaha XJR1300 - Teleportation awaits… In the early ’90s, Yamaha needed a big-bore muscle bike to compete with the likes of the Honda CB1000 and Suzuki Bandit. Thus the mighty XJR series was born — a ’70s-inspired, big-block […]
“Dusty Classic” Yamaha SR500 by Le Motographe - The Yamaha 500 singles are some of our favorite air-cooled thumpers ever built. The street-oriented SR500, introduced in 1978, was available in the US until 1981 and Europe until 1983, though it remained available in […]
“Fat Boy” Yamaha TW125 Scrambler by Candy MC - The Yamaha TW (Trailway) series, with their fat tires and four-stroke engines, have been called “two-wheel quads” or “beach bikes.” In 1987, famed Japanese motorcyclist Shinji Kazama rode a TW200 to the North Pole, and […]
Yamaha XT500 Scrambler by Bikes Popayán - The Yamaha XT500 is one of our favorite 4-stroke dual-sports / enduros of all time. Introduced in 1976, the XT500 single competed in the big African rally raids, winning the first-ever Paris Dakar Rally in […]
“The Blue Duck”: Custom Yamaha YZ125 by Max Miille - On the pipe: Custom two-stroke dirt bike from Oregon… The Yamaha YZ125, introduced in 1974, boasts the longest production run of any motocross bike in the world. The liquid-cooled, 125cc two-stroke has evolved over the […]
Custom Enduro: Yamaha WR450F “Skeleton” by Le Motographe - Extreme Scrambler: Yamaha WR450 from France… Introduced in 2003, the Yamaha WR450F is essentially an enduro version of the company’s full-blown motocross racer, the YZ450F. As such, the WR offers a wide-ratio gearbox, headlight/taillight, electric […]
Twin Yamaha XT500 Customs by Red Clouds Collective - The Yamaha XT500 is one of the most beloved enduros of all time. Introduced in 1976, it was the first big four-stroke “thumper” from Japan — a 27-horsepower big single brute that was stone-ax reliable, […]
“La Canaglia” Yamaha XS by Brigand Moto - In Italian, “La Canaglia” means “The Scoundrel” or “The Rogue” — an apt name for this multipurpose Yamaha XS650 hybrid, built to tackle the “bastard configuration” of the Canadian roads, where well-paved highways are interspersed […]
Yamaha SR250 Custom by Officina Serrao D’Aquino - While the Yamaha SR250 may not seem like the most likely candidate for customization, the little air-cooled mono-cylinder commuter machine has become a favorite among custom bike builders. While the first-generation bike was only available […]
Yamaha XTZ125 Tracker by Ape Customs - The Yamaha XTZ125 is a small dual-sport built for markets where on/off-road capability is a necessity. The air-cooled, SOHC engine is build for low maintenance in harsh conditions, and the 260-lb machine offers around 10 […]
Yamaha XS650 Tracker / Scrambler by Simple Sycles - “A tracker scrambler cruiser that’s only missing a surfboard rack for the ultimate summer’s day.” It’s tough not to love the Yamaha XS650. The air-cooled parallel twin motor is simple and beautiful, with solid punch, […]
Yamaha SR250 Brat Scrambler by David Isachsen - “I think in the first hour of riding my face hurt from smiling so much…” Those are the words of Canada’s David Isachsen, describing his first ride on a brand-new Honda 50 Mini Trail in […]
Yamaha SR250 City Tracker by Trintaeum Motorcycles - The Yamaha SR250 is simply one of the most beloved small-bore motorcycles of all time — particularly among custom builders. While the first-gen version could only reach around 72-75 mph, the air-cooled reliability, incredible fuel […]
Yamaha “MT660” Scrambler by RH Motorcycles - A Yamaha MT-03 Scrambler inspired by the legendary XT500! The very day we first spotted this Yamaha “MT660” scrambler — now more than a year ago — we fell in love. Immediately we contacted builder […]
Yamaha XT600Z Ténéré Scrambler by RHCC - The Yamaha XT600Z Ténéré, which debuted in the early 80s, was designed as a production version of the motorcycles racing in events like the Paris Dakar. The bike offered a long-range fuel tank (30 liters […]
Yamaha DT100 Scrambler by Revolt Cycles - Revolt Cycles of the Philippines continues to turn out customs full of moxie and nostalgia. Today, we’re proud to feature the shop’s 35th build, RVLT35, a 1980 Yamaha DT100X Enduro dubbed “Noli” — built for […]
Yamaha SR250 Brat Tracker by MUTO Motorbikes - “May the FUN be with you…” Rémy Pagart of France’s MUTO Motorbikes has quickly become one of our favorite builders, for both his bikes and personality. Rémy, who is an artist and designer with a […]
Yamaha XT600 Scrambler by TOMA Customs - The Yamaha XT600 was one of the world’s most successful dual sport motorcycles, both in sales and performance. It was built in countless variations, but the air-cooled 39-44 horsepower single-cylinder engine and heavy-duty design remained […]
Yamaha XT600 Scrambler by Bold Motorcycles - Bold Motorcycles is the creation of two long-time friends, Pedro and João, who live in Sertã, Portugal — located in the middle of the nation’s longest, most mythical road: the Nacional 2. We were fortunate […]
Custom Yamaha TW125 “Tank” by Atelier Medusa - Today, we are thrilled to feature this 1999 Yamaha TW125 “Tank” — a post-apocalyptic custom from Atelier Medusa, an up-and-coming workshop out of Northeast France. The engineering students behind Atelier Medusa share a love for […]
Yamaha SR400 Scrambler by Purpose Built Moto - Tom Gilroy of Purpose Built Moto has quickly made a name for himself in the Australian custom motorcycle world and beyond. His scrambler builds have been hugely popular and both amateur and professional builders around […]
Yamaha SR250 Scrambler by Trident Cycles - The Yamaha SR250, while only available in the States from 1980-1982, has garnered as a global following in the custom world. The air-cooled, 21-hp thumper may not seem like a likely candidate for customization, given […]
Yamaha Scorpio 225 Tracker by Jowo Kustom - The Yamaha Scorpio Z — aka the SX225 — has become one of the company’s most popular models across the globe. The 225cc, air-cooled four-stroke offers 18 horsepower, and the bike’s handling dynamics have been […]
Yamaha Fazer 600 Streetfighter by LV Custom - “Impressive things are made with small details.” This is the motto of LV Custom, a workshop founded in southwest London by partners Ludo and Clarisse. Ludo, who is from the south of France, studied bodywork […]
Yamaha SR500 Scrambler by Daniel Peter - For so many of us, the love of two wheels begins with the childhood bicycle. That first taste of freedom — the wind on your cheeks, the road humming beneath your tires. At some point, […]
Yamaha FZ16 Scrambler by Iron Macchina Customs - The Yamaha FZ16 — known as the “Byson” in Indonesia — is a 150cc naked bike that has become popular in Colombia, Argentina, and the Philippines. While the single-cylinder FZ16 has proved itself a […]
Yamaha FZ-09 Street Tracker by Droog Moto - Arizona’s Droog Moto has quickly established their own rough-and-ready style, building post-apocalyptic desert sleds that put the “wild” back in the Wild West. Now the husband/wife team of Max and Erica Droog is back with […]
Yamaha WR450F 2-Trac (2WD) by Deus Italy - In the mid-2000s, Yamaha produced a limited series of Yamaha WR450F 2-Trac rally bikes. These competition-only machines offered a 2WD system developed by Ohlins, which featured a patented hydraulic drive that could deliver up to […]
Yamaha XT600 Desert Sled by Pancake Customs - “All purpose stealth scrambler…even James Bond would be stoked to ride.” Boy Janssen of Pancake Customs is a full-time, self-taught builder who builds original, high-quality customs out of his small shop in Rheden, in the […]
Yamaha TT500 Street Tracker by VZMC Customs - A nostalgic trip back to the 70s with an iconic, competition-only TT500… It’s always a thrill to feature the first bike from an upstart builder, particularly when it’s as staggering and well-executed as this Yamaha […]
Yamaha RX-Z Scrambler by Thomas Edwards - The Yamaha RX-Z 135 was a 2-stroke, 21-horsepower naked bike built from 1985 to 2011. A successor to the RD125, the little 2-stroke-that-could quickly gained popularity among young riders in Indonesia and Malaysia, where it […]
