Photo: Hide Motorcycle
Run by the talented Hideya Togashi, Hide Motorcycle of Tokyo, Japan has been in operation for well over two decades now. At first, the man dealt with Harley-Davidson models as his sole area of expertise, but his skillset has since reached new heights. He now works with motorcycles from just about any marque, never failing to deliver an incredible custom project for us to admire.
In its stock incarnation, the gorgeous one-off shown in these photos was a Triumph Bonneville Bobber from the model-year 2017. This is far from an ideal candidate when your goal is to build a sharp cafe racer with a twist, but Togashi-san did find a way to make it work. Following countless hours of painstaking labor, the end result is absolutely superb to say the least!
Housed within its tubular steel frame, the Bonneville Bobber carries a liquid-cooled 1,200cc parallel-twin with four valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 10:1. The engine is capable of generating up to 77 hp at 6,100 rpm and 78 pound-feet (106 Nm) of torque lower down the rev range. With these power output figures at its disposal, the donor had a lot of sporty potential for Hideya to unlock.
That being said, let’s go ahead and see how the overhaul has unfolded from start to finish. Our protagonist first took the Bobber apart to see exactly what he was working with, then he busied himself with crafting that gorgeous aluminum fairing from scratch. The fruit of Hideya’s labor speaks volumes about his proficiency with metalwork, extending from the front end all the way back to the exhaust mufflers.
However, the other handmade bodywork components are no less impressive. The original fuel tank got swapped with a custom alternative more appropriate for the aesthetic that Togashi had in mind. At the rear end, he’s amputated the stock subframe to make room for his own bespoke substitute, on top of which you’ll spot a boxy tail section built from scratch.
Additionally, the upholstery gurus over at Atelier Cherry were tasked with fabricating a new leather saddle, which rounds out the rear anatomy beautifully. We see a pair of clip-on handlebars up in the cockpit, and they’re complemented by Tarozzi rearsets to bring the cafe racer ergonomics full circle. The Bobber’s lighting paraphernalia consists of Motogadget bar-end turn signals, an LED projector headlamp, and a very discreet little taillight.
Down in the unsprung sector, Hide Motorcycle’s mesmerizing one-off comes equipped with laced 18-inch wheels sourced from Excel’s catalog. For ample grip, their rims have been enveloped in Continental’s high-grade ContiSportAttack 2 CR rubber on both ends. Finally, master Togashi teamed up with Keen Edge for the paint job, and the resulting livery is just as intriguing as the metalwork itself.
Housed within its tubular steel frame, the Bonneville Bobber carries a liquid-cooled 1,200cc parallel-twin with four valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 10:1. The engine is capable of generating up to 77 hp at 6,100 rpm and 78 pound-feet (106 Nm) of torque lower down the rev range. With these power output figures at its disposal, the donor had a lot of sporty potential for Hideya to unlock.
That being said, let’s go ahead and see how the overhaul has unfolded from start to finish. Our protagonist first took the Bobber apart to see exactly what he was working with, then he busied himself with crafting that gorgeous aluminum fairing from scratch. The fruit of Hideya’s labor speaks volumes about his proficiency with metalwork, extending from the front end all the way back to the exhaust mufflers.
However, the other handmade bodywork components are no less impressive. The original fuel tank got swapped with a custom alternative more appropriate for the aesthetic that Togashi had in mind. At the rear end, he’s amputated the stock subframe to make room for his own bespoke substitute, on top of which you’ll spot a boxy tail section built from scratch.
Additionally, the upholstery gurus over at Atelier Cherry were tasked with fabricating a new leather saddle, which rounds out the rear anatomy beautifully. We see a pair of clip-on handlebars up in the cockpit, and they’re complemented by Tarozzi rearsets to bring the cafe racer ergonomics full circle. The Bobber’s lighting paraphernalia consists of Motogadget bar-end turn signals, an LED projector headlamp, and a very discreet little taillight.
Down in the unsprung sector, Hide Motorcycle’s mesmerizing one-off comes equipped with laced 18-inch wheels sourced from Excel’s catalog. For ample grip, their rims have been enveloped in Continental’s high-grade ContiSportAttack 2 CR rubber on both ends. Finally, master Togashi teamed up with Keen Edge for the paint job, and the resulting livery is just as intriguing as the metalwork itself.
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