Speed Read, November 21, 2021
We’re going adventure riding this week, with a mini-review of the new Husqvarna Norden 901, and a look at MV Agusta’s upcoming Lucky Explorer Project. Also in the mix: a pair of Honda CT125s from K-Speed, and a pair of whacky customs based on Honda’s Navi mini bike.
Honda CT125 customs by K-Speed This Thailand shop has built its fair share of jaw-dropping scooter-based customs, but this latest pair takes the genre to a new level. Dubbed ‘Road Runner’ and ‘Rough Runner,’ these two Honda CT125s don’t even look like scooters at a glance.
Known as the Trail125 in the US, and the ‘Hunter Cub’ in some markets, this Super Cub-derived scoot is a throwback to the classic Honda Postie. But K-Speed has gone in an entirely different direction here.
The biggest visual change is that each CT125 now wears its own unique ‘fuel tank.’ It’s really just a hollow cover that fits over the scooter’s step-through area and adds zero functionality?but we’re smitten with how it looks.
Both bikes feature handy utility racks under their tank covers too.
Road Runner [above] has been styled like a chopper, with custom T-bars that wear only a pair of grips, a single brake lever and micro switches. The speedo’s been relocated to the side of the bike, and the headlight’s been swapped for a smaller LED unit, with the old headlight ears trimmed off.
K-Speed also supersized the Honda’s wheels. A...
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