Apparently, the hipsters are ruining motorcycles. At least that’s the mantra of the old guard, bemoaning every trend from tire choices to velocity stacks.
Meanwhile, the rest of us are happy to enjoy bikes for what they are: sometimes impractical; always fun. So join us in giving Walid from Bad Winners a high five, as he flips the establishment the bird with ‘The Apex.’

It’s a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 Fazer?and while it has fenders and no pipe wrap, it’s neither street legal nor particularly sensible. So it bucks most current trends, while still giving the haters plenty to write about. But oh boy do we want to ride it.
Walid tells us he drew inspiration from multiple sources… ?I chose this bike because I wanted something away from the actual custom scene,? he says. “I have always been into racing bikes?that’s where I come from.?
?I know on this project that I’m at the limit of bad taste?it’s a mix of cultures between a cafe racer, a stunt bike and a supermoto. With the aggressiveness of a MotoGP bike, all combined into one.?
Walid envisioned the perfect blend of performance and looks. The theory was to strip off as much as possible, and add in just the right amount of upgrades. But it turned out to be a tricky affair in practice.

First on the list was a switch to the full running gear from a 2012-model Yamaha R6. Walid installed the front forks, wheels and brakes?but hit a snag with the swing arm.
?Putting an R6 ...