What does the guy that has everything buy himself for his birthday" For one enthusiast, the answer is something he’s wanted since his youth; a really cool motorcycle. And Taiwanese shop 2LOUD Custom has delivered just that, in the form of this bobber-style Kawasaki W650.
?It’s an interesting story,? says shop owner Ma ‘Max’ Yicheng. ?The owner devoted most of his time to his career?then thought maybe it’s time to fulfill the dream he had when he was young. Even though he?s owned supercars, he still wants to feel the freedom and passion of two wheels.?

For Max and his partner, Lu Yongyu, this type of project is what custom bike building is all about. ?2LOUD is a shop that’s happy to realize dreams,? Max explains. ?That’s why we founded the shop.? Their client had no pre-conceived style in mind for the build. His only requirements were to make it ?cool enough,? and have it done in time for his birthday. So Max and Lu were free to get loose.

?Every time we created and completed a new part, the owner would come to take a look with excitement,? says Max. ?This would encourage us to create more unique parts for him.?
2LOUD started with a 2006 W650, then proceeded to change almost everything. Not even the motor is stock any more?there’s an 803 cc kit from POSH Japan inside, and it’s been polished on the outside. The guys also added a pair of Keihin FCR37 carbs with K&N filters.

The chassis has been overhauled t...