“Low, Burly, Roaring” — Jowo Kustom’s scratch-built custom… Usually, when we ask a builder what bike served as the donor of a particular project, it’s clear that some major part of the original frame remains […]
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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 […]
Lightweight V-Twin Scrambler: Kaisar Ruby 250 by Jowo Kustom
A 250cc V-twin scrambler by Jowo Kustom… The Kaisar Ruby V250 — also sold as the Keeway Dorado 250 in some markets — is a 250cc V-twin built in the style of a classic cruiser, […]
Honda CBR150R by Jowo Kustom
The Honda CBR150R, launched in 2002, was the successor to the two-stroke NSR150, featuring a four-stroke, 150cc single-cylinder engine that makes around 18 horsepower. Mainly sold in Asian markets and South Africa, the bike shared […]
City Tracker: Honda GL125 by Jowo Kustom
A “super-lightweight” tracker built to beat city traffic… The Honda GL125 is a small single-cylinder commuter popular in South America and Southeast Asia. What the bike lacks in size and power it makes up for […]
“Momot”: Royal Enfield 500 Bobber by Jowo Kustom
While many manufacturers have had success in producing factory bobbers — most recently the Triumph Bonneville Bobber — Royal Enfield has not jumped on the bandwagon. To this day, if you want a Royal Enfield […]
Yamaha Scorpio Cafe Racer by Jowo Kustom
The Yamaha SX225 — aka the Scorpio Z — is a 223cc thumper popular in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Australia, where it’s often used as one of the country’s Learner Approved Motorcycles (LAMS). The air-cooled, […]
Yamaha SX225 Cafe Racer by Jowo Kustom
Jowo Kustom has quickly become one of our favorite workshops operating out of Indonesia — a custom culture hotbed. Founder Anes Marse credits many of the country’s other talented craftsmen for influencing him to “build […]
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 […]
Suzuki Bandit 400 Cafe Racer by Jowo Kustom
Bad “Baby Bandit” from Indonesia… The Suzuki GSF400 — aka the Bandit 400 — had a 59-hp inline four derived from the GSX-R400, mounted as a stressed member in a trellis frame. Along with the […]
