I'm back in Japan again for a wee while for work.
Japan remains petrolhead heaven and customising is as popular as ever. Here's a few snaps of bikes parked around and about that are a bit different from those you see at home...
Japan remains petrolhead heaven and customising is as popular as ever. Here's a few snaps of bikes parked around and about that are a bit different from those you see at home...
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| This is the Honda Solo. Looks like a custom but in fact this is as it comes fully stock. Uses the Cub 50 motor in diminutive cycle parts with retro styling. Very nice. At 6ft 2 I'd look like I was riding a clown bike! |
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| Other side of the Honda Solo. |
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| Kawasaki Z400. The 400cc class is one of the most important in Japan as there are two riders license classes - up to 400 and above. 250s are also popular - below 250 and you don't need the biennial roadworthiness inspection. |
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| Yamaha SRs remain amongst the most popular retros. |
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| There's a strong custom fashion for a hybrid street tracker / sand bike / hill climber look Tall suspension, wide tyres, high bars, long swinging arm and bates headlight. |
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| Two wheels, powered or pedal remain incredibly popular. |
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| The Honda Cubra is another retro 50cc Cub variant. |
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| Another sand bike hybrid custom. |
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| Custom super scoots are eternally popular. |
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| This one is mild. Some are totally space age. |
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| Honda Zoomer X update on the cult Zoomer. Personally I preferred the old Zoomer. |
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| Yamaha Vox retro scoot. |
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| This unfortunate Vox has got a parking ticket. Not totally sure what went wrong with their parking. Bit out of line? |
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