Speed Read, November 6, 2022
We dive into this weekend’s Speed Read with a quirky Honda Super Cub from Indonesia. We also take a look at the 2023 Triumph Street Triple 765, a Ducati 900SS café racer, and a Suzuki GSX-R1100 from Mr Martini.
Honda Super Cub by Enggal Modified The deeper down the custom Honda Super Cub rabbit hole we go, the more workshops we find that excel at that particular art form. Based in Banyuwangi, in Indonesia’s East Java region, Enggal Modified has a portfolio packed with zany Cub customs?including a number of ‘BMX Cub’ builds.
The bike we’re looking at here is not only handsome, but also a lot faster than it looks. That’s because it’s actually powered by the 225 cc engine from a Yamaha Scorpio commuter. Enggal hasn’t told us precisely what chassis they wedged the Scorpio mill into, but we do have insight into its suspension. The front end is off a Honda C70, but it’s been heavily reworked into a Springer-style arrangement. Meanwhile, the rear’s propped up on a pair of piggyback shocks from Ride It.
The bodywork is a mix of custom and modified OEM bits. It looks killer too; combining street tracker and café racer elements, but tailoring them to match the scooter’s stature. The Cub’s 17? wheels are wrapped in Swallow tires, adding a hint of vintage style.
Up in the cockpit you’ll find a bicycle stem mated to a set of modified handlebars. The headlight’s a small LED unit, the grips are f...
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