Speed Read: A custom Triumph Bobber to match a Porsche 911 and more
Motocrew leads the charge this week, with a custom Triumph Bobber inspired by their client’s hopped-up Porsche 911. We also throw the spotlight on a Suzuki DRZ400 supermoto, the new Kawasaki W230 modern classic, and a fully original Yamaha BW350 that just sold for a cheeky amount of money.
Triumph Bobber by Motocrew The story of this slick-looking custom Triumph Bobber began with a call from a good friend of the German custom bike workshop, Motocrew. He had just finished customizing his Porsche 911, and it looked lonely in the garage. The hunt for a stablemate was on?and that’s where Motocrew came in.
The bike needed to be long, low, and lithe, just like the Porsche, so Motocrew’s Chris Scholtka chose a 2019-model Triumph Bobber as a donor.
A custom wheel setup from Haan Wheels was bolted on to nail the stance. The matching 17-inch Excel rims allowed the fitment of wider Shinko tires, with a 120/70R17 up front and a chunky 180/55R17 at the rear. Together with the lowered front suspension, new Touratech rear shock, and lack of fenders, they give the bike an aggressive aesthetic.
The LED headlight is from KOSO, and is nestled between 3D-printed upper fork covers from Motoism that also house a set of tiny indicators. A Motogadget Motoscope Pro dashboard is mounted down low on the headlight to keep the bars clutter-free. (Motogadget?s Berlin workshop used the bike to develop a plug-and-play kit for other Bobber customers too.)
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