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When it comes down to crafting custom works of rolling art, this workshop isn’t playing around!
If you’ve been following the Indonesian customs scene, then you’ll probably be familiar with some of Studio Motor’s two-wheeled masterpieces. In the past, a few of their most notable exploits have adorned the autoevolution pages with their might, including a handsome KTM 200 Duke and one ravishing Kawasaki ER6N-based undertaking, to name a couple.
This time around, we’ll be visiting the firm’s portfolio to admire their accomplishments on a 1982 Yamaha XS650. The donor for this project is brought to life by an air-cooled parallel-twin powerplant that houses a two-valve per cylinder head and a healthy displacement of 654 cc.
At approximately 6,800 rpm, the four-stroke beast will be more than happy to deliver as much as 50 hp. A five-speed transmission carries the engine’s oomph over to the rear 18-inch wheel by means of a chain final drive. Ultimately, this whole ordeal leads to a respectable top speed of 106 mph (171 kph).
Needless to say, this piece of Japanese machinery was a force to be reckoned with among mid-sized motorcycles. When brainstorming ideas for their XS650-based venture, Studio Motor’s experts drew inspiration from vintage cafe racers from Britain.
For starters, the team went about tweaking the stock subframe to level out the bike’s riding stance. To complement this modification, they went about installing a pair of clip-on handlebars at the front, as well as rear-mounted foot pegs on the opposite end. In terms of suspension upgrades, the original setup was removed to make room for 39-mm (1.5-in) telescopic forks up front, coupled with top-shelf rear shock absorbers.
After enveloping the XS650’s hoops in high-performance tires from Avon’s range, the custom motorcycle experts proceeded to craft a selection of unique bodywork modules that’ll give this creature a personality of its own. These include a neat fuel tank, bespoke side panels, and a sexy tail unit that keeps it classy.
The finishing touch comes in the form of a satin black base, joined by silver pinstripes and carbon fiber paneling. Last but not least, a graceful exhaust system wearing a reverse megaphone muffler enables the parallel-twin mill to breathe a little more freely.
This time around, we’ll be visiting the firm’s portfolio to admire their accomplishments on a 1982 Yamaha XS650. The donor for this project is brought to life by an air-cooled parallel-twin powerplant that houses a two-valve per cylinder head and a healthy displacement of 654 cc.
At approximately 6,800 rpm, the four-stroke beast will be more than happy to deliver as much as 50 hp. A five-speed transmission carries the engine’s oomph over to the rear 18-inch wheel by means of a chain final drive. Ultimately, this whole ordeal leads to a respectable top speed of 106 mph (171 kph).
Needless to say, this piece of Japanese machinery was a force to be reckoned with among mid-sized motorcycles. When brainstorming ideas for their XS650-based venture, Studio Motor’s experts drew inspiration from vintage cafe racers from Britain.
For starters, the team went about tweaking the stock subframe to level out the bike’s riding stance. To complement this modification, they went about installing a pair of clip-on handlebars at the front, as well as rear-mounted foot pegs on the opposite end. In terms of suspension upgrades, the original setup was removed to make room for 39-mm (1.5-in) telescopic forks up front, coupled with top-shelf rear shock absorbers.
After enveloping the XS650’s hoops in high-performance tires from Avon’s range, the custom motorcycle experts proceeded to craft a selection of unique bodywork modules that’ll give this creature a personality of its own. These include a neat fuel tank, bespoke side panels, and a sexy tail unit that keeps it classy.
The finishing touch comes in the form of a satin black base, joined by silver pinstripes and carbon fiber paneling. Last but not least, a graceful exhaust system wearing a reverse megaphone muffler enables the parallel-twin mill to breathe a little more freely.
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