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 […]
Tag: Yamaha Scorpio
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
“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 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 […]
2005 Yamaha Scorpio Z Cafe Racer
There seems to be a trend toward small-displacement customs, a trend that started in Indonesia and Southeast Asia and now seems to be spreading globally. Today we’re happy to present this 2005 Yamaha Scorpio Z […]
