Yamaha MT-25 Blue Falcon Is a Futuristic Street Tracker Draped in Handmade Bodywork

As you might already know, scooters and small-displacement motorcycles are the name of the game on the packed streets of Southeast Asia. It’s far more common to see two-wheelers acting as a primary mode of transportation in that part of the world, where a 400cc machine would actually be considered pretty big. To better suit the needs of clients there, Yamaha came up with something called the MT-25.

It draws power from a liquid-cooled 249cc parallel-twin featuring eight valves, dual overhead cams, and 11.6:1 compression. At 12,000 rpm, the engine is capable of unleashing just under 36 crank-measured ponies, which make their way to the rear wheel via a six-speed gearbox. Yamaha’s down-sized MT weighs just 364 pounds (165 kg) on a full stomach, and it can hit speeds of up to 106 mph (170 kph).

Essentially, this little thing isn’t that different from the 41-hp, 321cc MT-03 you or I might be more accustomed to. It’s considerably cheaper, though, and this affordability combined with the model’s solid technical traits make it extremely popular down in Indonesia. Competent though the MT-25 may be, few would ever venture to call it a good-looking motorcycle.

Well, that’s certainly the case for stock specimens, but what you’re seeing here is far from your average MT-25. This breathtaking one-off goes by the name of Blue Falcon, and it comes from Treasure Custom Garage (TCG) over in Bali. Under the leadership of one Imanuel “Nuel” Prakoso, the TCG crew took a 2015 variant and did away with its obnoxious looks, while also installing an array of mechanical upgrades.

There’s quite a lot for us to talk about here, so let’s dive straight in without further ado. After putting the donor on their workbench and taking it apart, Nuel’s artisans decided that its uninspiring telescopic forks had to go. They’ve been replaced with sturdier upside-down units supposedly taken off a newer model, but the bike’s rear suspension remains stock.

Additional front-end stopping power was on the shop’s grocery list, as well, so the Blue Falcon received a set of floating discs, higher-spec calipers, and braided brake lines to get the job done. With these goodies in place, Imanuel and his team moved on to what was by far the most complex stage of this entire project. We are, of course, talking about the bodywork.

Gone are the MT-25's factory garments, and its subframe was extensively tweaked in preparation for the new outfit. TCG used traditional metal-shaping techniques to craft a svelte fuel tank cover and tail section combo, which is simply a work of art in and of itself. The tail was topped with a cross-stitched black leather saddle providing just enough room for two occupants, and its rearmost portion is home to a flush-mounted LED lighting strip.

On the flanks, the fuel tank cover makes its way downward before extending out to form a pair of angular winglets. These are fitted with custom, built-in turn signal assemblies that look absolutely sensational, just like the bespoke carbon fiber side panels installed a little further back. Mesh-covered openings adorn the said parts, and CFRP makes yet another appearance in the form of a fuel tank add-on housing the filler cap and instrumentation.

Treasure’s bodywork wizardry is also in full swing up north, where we find a sporty front fender and a number plate-style fairing with tracker vibes and twin vertically stacked LED headlights. The last piece of Blue Falcon’s attire is easy to miss unless you pay close attention: a stealthy belly pan encasing the underside of its twin-cylinder mill. In the cockpit area, we’re greeted by a cross-braced aftermarket handlebar with RCB levers and underslung bar-end mirrors.

The work performed in the powertrain sector is fairly straightforward, yet highly effective. TCG’s specialists got rid of the standard exhaust to make room for a pie-cut two-into-one alternative fabricated from scratch. A premium Akrapovic muffler finishes off the custom pipes, exiting on the left-hand side of the rear wheel.

Now, such a fun little ride needs good grip to be thoroughly enjoyed, and Michelin’s Pilot Sport tires will be sure to provide just that. Last but not least, the bike’s colorway is predominantly blue on the bodywork components, while items such as the engine, wheels, and frame were all painted black. For continuity, pinches of blue can also be spotted on the front brake disc flanges, fluid reservoir caps, and rear shock spring.