Photo: Capêlos Garage
The authors behind this exploit are known as Capêlos Garage, one of Portugal’s most ambitious workshops.
Over the years, Yamaha’s Yard Built program has seen some truly spectacular entries from workshops around the world. We have nothing but love for manufacturers that’ll go about tasking builders with customizing their two-wheeled beasts. Thanks to the Yard Built series, a few of the world’s most ambitious moto craftsmen were given the opportunity to make a statement with their bespoke works of rolling art.
One such venture hails from Portugal’s Capêlos Garage. The Porto-based enterprise collaborated with Elemental Rides to transform a standard XSR700 into a classy scrambler that looks prepared to tackle just about any terrain. And let me tell you; that’s no easy feat!
The stock bike is powered by a liquid-cooled parallel-twin that prides itself on a healthy displacement of 689 cc. At 9,000 revs, the engine is capable of producing as much as 74 hp, along with 50 pound-feet (68 Nm) of torque at 6,500 rpm. This oomph is channeled to a chain final drive by means of a six-speed constant mesh transmission.
Capêlos kicked things off by removing the XSR700’s original front and rear suspension setups. In their stead, you will find a pair of 43 mm (1.7 inches) Showa forks that’ll permit just over nine inches (230 mm) of travel up front, accompanied by a fully-adjustable Showa shock absorber on the opposite end.
Next, the forged alloy wheels were discarded to make way for a fresh set of laced hoops, measuring 18 inches at the front and 17 inches at the rear. These bad boys were treated to an assortment of top-grade braking modules that’ll handle stopping power with ease, such as floating rotors, Brembo calipers, and braided lines.
After honoring the creature’s powertrain with new air filters and a curvy two-into-one exhaust system, the Portuguese gurus began focusing on the visual side of things. As such, the XSR700 received a slim front fairing and a one-off gas tank that keeps things looking rad, as well as a tweaked front fender from a DT125MX and one neat tail unit.
Lastly, the finishing touches consist of an aftermarket LED headlight, an Acewell speedometer, and a stealthy skid plate. The rims are hugged tightly by all-terrain rubber, making Yamaha’s XSR700 a true off-road warrior!
One such venture hails from Portugal’s Capêlos Garage. The Porto-based enterprise collaborated with Elemental Rides to transform a standard XSR700 into a classy scrambler that looks prepared to tackle just about any terrain. And let me tell you; that’s no easy feat!
The stock bike is powered by a liquid-cooled parallel-twin that prides itself on a healthy displacement of 689 cc. At 9,000 revs, the engine is capable of producing as much as 74 hp, along with 50 pound-feet (68 Nm) of torque at 6,500 rpm. This oomph is channeled to a chain final drive by means of a six-speed constant mesh transmission.
Capêlos kicked things off by removing the XSR700’s original front and rear suspension setups. In their stead, you will find a pair of 43 mm (1.7 inches) Showa forks that’ll permit just over nine inches (230 mm) of travel up front, accompanied by a fully-adjustable Showa shock absorber on the opposite end.
Next, the forged alloy wheels were discarded to make way for a fresh set of laced hoops, measuring 18 inches at the front and 17 inches at the rear. These bad boys were treated to an assortment of top-grade braking modules that’ll handle stopping power with ease, such as floating rotors, Brembo calipers, and braided lines.
After honoring the creature’s powertrain with new air filters and a curvy two-into-one exhaust system, the Portuguese gurus began focusing on the visual side of things. As such, the XSR700 received a slim front fairing and a one-off gas tank that keeps things looking rad, as well as a tweaked front fender from a DT125MX and one neat tail unit.
Lastly, the finishing touches consist of an aftermarket LED headlight, an Acewell speedometer, and a stealthy skid plate. The rims are hugged tightly by all-terrain rubber, making Yamaha’s XSR700 a true off-road warrior!
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