Vi-XS 650

XS650 Tracker by Vik's Custom

Vik's Custom Culture - Czech Republic

XS850 Moto Doc

XS850 Triple, classic color scheme, cafe racer build by MotoDoc

Shot by and for Inazuma Cafe @ Motodays 2016 in Rome

Moto Doc Classic - Bastia Umbra (PG), Italy

Guzzi 08

Guzzi V1000 SP Teste Tonde by Officine 08

Shot by and for Inazuma Cafe @ Motodays 2016 in Rome

Officine 08 - Pietrasanta (LU), Italy

Marroka

K100 "Marroka" by Dragoni 

 

Shot by and for Inazuma Cafe @ Motodays 2016 in Rome

 

Dragoni Moto - Roma, Italy

Bala Roja

A racing little bastard: 1987 Derbi FDX 50 cc by Pepo Rosell

Main specs: Modified OEM frame: conversion from unitrack rear suspension to double shock. New 2009 Derbi GPR 50 euro 3 engine bored to 80 cc w/ Selectra electronic ignition, OKO carburetor 24. Oil/fuel mixer elimination. Yamaha TZ 50 liquid cooler. Yasuni modified exhaust. Domino grips and quick open gas throttle. Derbi GPR 125 brake pump. Frentubo brake line. Derbi FDX front brake caliper and drilled rotor. Derbi FDX shortened 15 cm OEM fork. Custom front fender. Amplet clip-ons. Modified Derbi RAN (GP) fairing w/ custom windshield. Bespoke solo seat. Custom fuel tank by Amplet. Suzuki GSXR lever clutch. Modified Derbi GPR 125 footrest support with Puig adjustable footrest. Derbi FDX “magnesium” wheels. Motoplat replica electronic rev counter. XTR rear shocks. Modified rear brake drum. Tsubaki gold chain. Artenruta painting.

Photos by Pedro Mordt

XTR Pepo by Pepo Rosell - Madrid

Readers rides: Fat Gadget 750

Paul Klaeren is an amateur builder from Holland.

This is his opera prima "Constanze": a stilish 1978 Yamaha XS750 triple...

Paul Klaeren, is 52 year old amateur builder from Holland and loves motorcycles since a friend persuaded him to take riding lessons 25 years ago. Since then he rode “various kinds of motorcycles from HD to Ducati Super bike and everything in between - He says - All these years I was more or less annoyed by the fact that the manufacturers of motor cycles weren’t capable to produce a really good looking motor cycle. A few years ago I spotted a motorcycle of DEUS in a magazine and then I suddenly knew what to do: I bought a ’78 Yamaha XS 750 from a friend of mine, the motorcycle had been standing in a barn for 15 years. It took me other 2 years to formulate the “right” motorcycle for me. And I started the build, but even then I had to take the motorcycle 10 times apart before having the final setting, the experience and the learning curve were great. (…) I am very satisfied with the result and now I do know I’m capable of doing things which I wasn’t sure when I started. The brand I’m working under is “FAT GADGET” and the motorcycle is named after my wife Constanze.” 

Paul Klaeren, cinquantadue anni ben portati, è un appassionato olandese. Ama le moto da solo 25 anni, quando un amico lo convinse a prendere lezioni di guida. Da allora ha avuto "Vari tipi di moto, dalle Harley alle Ducati Super Bike e tutto il resto - dice - In tutti questi anni sono piuttosto seccato dal fatto che i produttori di moto non riuscissero a creare qualcosa di veramente bello. Alcuni anni fa ho visto una moto di DEUS su una rivista e improvvisamente ho capito cosa fare: ho comprato un Yamaha XS 750 del 1978 da un mio amico. Era rimasta in un granaio per 15 anni. Mi ci sono voluti altri 2 anni per progettare la moto "giusta" per me. E ne ho iniziato la realizzazione. Ma anche così ho dovuto sospendere il progetto una decina di volte prima di arrivare all'impostazione finale: l'esperienza e la curva di apprendimento sono stati incredibili. (...) Sono molto soddisfatto del risultato e ora io so di essere capace di fare cose di cui non ero affatto sicuro quando ho iniziato. Il marchio che ho creato è "FAT GADGET" e alla mia prima moto ho dato il nome di mia moglie Constanze."

Main specs. Yamaha YZF R1 front end. Yamaha XS750SF fuel tank. Engine overhauled, sandblasted and "cast-grey iron” painted. Carburettors overhauled, Dynojet improved and equipped with machined racing pods. Custom built subframe. Frame de-tabbed and black powder-coated. New electronic ignition. Motogadget m-box, speedo and RFID ignition lock.
New electric wiring. Custom made back light. Custom made rear fender. Citroen 2CV headlight. Custom made seat, rear fender and side panels. Avon Distanza tires. Custom exhausts. Homemade paintwork. 

Paul Klaeren - Fat Gadget - Holland