What is a motorcycle brastyle?

The definition 

The definition of BRAT STYLE is similar to that of bobber, The motorcycle is reduced to the essentials, but with a different and less extreme style. The biggest difference with a standard motorcycle is that a motorcycle Brastyle has a handlebar higher and (most often) a flat saddle.

The origin

The name "Bratstyle" or "Brat style" comes from a personalized motorcycle store called BRAT STYLE. Their tailor -made construction style has been reproduced worldwide and they called them motorcycles "Brastyle", Just like a brand name.

The store, run by the veteran trainer Takamine in a suburbs of Tokyo, gained popularity by building small personalized, light and inexpensive city motorcycles, at a time when fashion was rather extravagance. 

Brat Style Image (Shop) in Tokyo

Before the Brasyl be as well known as today, this type of personalization was also defined as "Japanese Bobber"Or a motorcycle halfway between the Bobber and the Scrambler. 

The development of social networks has greatly participated in popularizing this type of customization. 

In addition, it allows you to inspire people who are not found in a scrambler style too adventurous or a racer coffee too typed race. 

To go back to Takamine, his shop is first of all made a name by creating bobbers Harley Old School way. His style has developed and asserted by working on Yamaha XS650 and 500cc that was popular among young Japanese but who wanted to stand out. 

But Takamine is not sectarian, it is inspired by all the preparations to create his own style. Each of these motorcycles are unique and therefore, different but we find their style, their paw. 

So what is it exactly? 

THE Bartyle Created by putting a hint of tracking, a little Racer coffee as well as scrambler (street scrambler to be more precise). 

The changes to transform your motorcycle into a brastyle are simple and within the reach of all budgets.  Originally, the modifications made to the frame and other parts of the motorcycle were relatively unimportant. This is deliberate choice, which not only maintained them in the price range of young bikers, but which did not decrease their ability to ride.

Characteristics

 The characteristic appearance of a style motorcycle Brastyle comes from the modifications made to a motorcycle with a standard frame which allows them to distinguish themselves on the road. The distinctive characteristics include a "minimalist" approach, or in other words "less it is better" with very little work on the body, with the exception of a small fuel tank in the low position (often from style peanut Or Wasell). 

The reservoir

Depending on the original model, it is also common to find the original tank because it corresponds to the spirit Brastyle.

 Otherwise a tank in the low position as our model: Type DT tank.

The framework

The frame is generally left to its original dimensions, but the rear part, what is called The rear loop of the motorcycle can be reworked depending on the installed saddle and also Lower the height of the seat.

Saddle

So let's talk about the saddle, this is one of the most important points on a brastyle. Here are used flat and low stools. These stools are often planned for two people. This is why the loop is often modified to have this lower saddle aspect. 

This W650 is perfect example of a saddle of a preparation Bartyle, from its position, its shape, and its installation in relation to the loop. 

Handlebars

There are several types of handlebars on Brastyle, of the Mini-APE type handlers that we usually find on Harley and Type handlebars cross found on scramblers.

Suspensions

 The brastyle has a slightly picked up, way bobber, it's a low motorcycle. This is due to its lower saddle, its handlebars but the shock absorbers are often retouched. 

Indeed, the fork Perhaps shortened and the rear shock absorbers replaced by a shorter pair. 

We see on our comparison the differences in suspension height (red arrows) and the saddle height on this preparation of Go Talkamine on a Kawasaki W650.

The mudguards

THE wardrobe are mainly replaced by shortened models, even deleted for the front mudguard. 

The engine finish is either standard or blackened.

Fires

For lighting, there is a type optics Bobber at Mono Support installed on the lower fork tee.

It is often round but some preparers choose it square or triangular to stand out. 

Kuna Custom offers us a yellow glass version here for its XS650. 

For the rear light, the majority of Bartyle have a light overlooking the mudguard just after the loop. 

Exhaust

The exhaust used is a type exhaust Megaphone Installed on the original exhaust tube. 

The exhaust (s) are generally black in color. 

The air filter

For air filtration, there are two schools, the original air boxes in the color of the tank or a replacement by one or more grid tulips. 

Here is a comparison between a SR500 and an SR400, one keeps the air box and the caches associated with it and the second to opt for tulips with a curved grid. 

The tires

Finally, the original tires are commonly replaced by tires vintage mounted on the original rims. The rims are often with shelves but there are many brastyle XS650 for example with batties. 

The colour

For color, a Brat style motorcycle does not have a lot of chrome, which accentuates the feeling of a "vintage" with attenuated paintings and black/non -painted motors. You can also forget the flashy paint. These motorcycles are supposed to speak for themselves with their minimalist design.

What base for a brastyle? 

Yamaha SR400 / SR500

This model is a good basis for building a stronghold. It is a very affordable motorcycle with simple mechanics. An SR400 or 500 is the ideal base for an A2 license. 

 here is a SR500 Coming from Bratstyle.com which is very worked. We are less in the side rustic Or raw certain model. This black treatment of rims and other elements brings him elegance. It also benefits from different treatment from the saddle. 

Kawasaki W650

This kawa produces magnificent brastyle. This is evidenced by the superb creations of Takamine. A little more expensive than SR500, the W650 has more horses and a better cycle part. 

A W650 prepared by Max Power, a preparer from Nord-Pas-de-Calais. We note the nice aluminum tank. 

Yamaha XS650

The favorite base for preparing a Style Brat. Of equivalent power and at a price similar to a used W650. 

 Here is the beautiful XS650 prepared the Kuna Customs. They took the term flat saddle to the letter. The point differentiate: these exhausts superbly worked halfway up gross. This type of exhaust is their trademark. 

Other models:

Harley Sportster 

This model can also be used as a basis for a brat style but it will require more work to have a nice result. For vtwin lovers. 

We show you an example of realization below in the selection of our favorite brastyles. 

Mash 400

A very affordable and available model in quantity. A preparation can only embellish this first Mash with a displacement greater than 125cc very similar to a SR400. 

Honda CB400 CB550 CB750

A wide choice of Honda CB can be used to make a bra. Even if these motorcycles find themselves more in Bratcafé. 

Here is a beautiful achievement of Kevils Speed ​​Shop on a CB750F:

Honda CG125

The Honda CG and these Chinese derivatives are basic for rolling in 125cc and in an original way. 

Here is a preparation with remmotorcycle parts. It just lacks a megaphone exhaust as well as a reduction in suspensions to make this modification perfect. 

Our favorite selection of brastyle

Harley Sportster 883 by Hombres Bikes

Source: https://www.bikeexif.com

 Yamaha XS650 Soyuz

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Kawasaki W650 

Source: http://www.bratstyle.com/

Remmotorcycle products selection to make a brat style. 

The reservoir:

  We offer this  Type Type DT Available in several colors and with or without decoration. Its form is in the mind bra. 

The rear loop:

The rear loops are one of our specialties. We offer many sizes and several versions. For the Bratstyle, we have selected a  Rear bucklee short. 

Saddle:

here is a Saddle black raised type 2 - 50 cm House made by hand with a perfect metal saddle for a brastyle. It is thick enough for comfort and takes up the aesthetic codes of the stools for Brat. 

The rear mudguard:

We have selected a long 65 cm aluminum mudguard Thick rear to support the rear light. 

Handlebars: 

Field handlebar

 Tracker handlebar

For the handlebars, here are two proposals that can perfectly suit this prep. Very wide handlebars perfect for Cruiser. 

The front lighthouse:

OUR CNC Black Air Front Headlight is a 13 cm model with lower support entering the BRAT codes. This is more elegant because it has an aluminum shell and a shiny black paint. 

Rear lights:

On the aluminum fellows the Brastyle rear light  takes his place that comes back to him. His aspect retro remains in the theme Bra . It can be accompanied by the license plate. 

Exhaust:

A brastyle who respects a megaphone type exhaust. OUR Black Megaphone Exhaust has the particularity of having a screw system in order to adjust the sound volume. In addition, it has an original conical output differentiating itself from traditional rounded output. 

The air filter:

For filtration and to simplify the line of the motorcycle, our tulipes With grid can take the place of the air box. 

What a budget to transform your motorcycle into an style bra

For a basic preparation, that is to say by changing the minimum of parts it takes 300-400 euros. 

For a good complete preparation and thus have a nice result, you must provide around 1000-1500 euros. 

Here are the pieces in detail:

- Tank: 190 €

- Rear frame: 40 €

- saddle: 150 €

- handlebars: 80 €

- Boues: 80 €

- front lighthouse: 90 €

- Rear lights: 40 €

- Cloths: 40 €

- counter: 40 €

- Exhaust: 150 €

- Tulip: € 29

A total of less than € 1,000. To which can be added other costs if we reduce the height of the motorcycle for example, or a welding service. 

Conclusion

We have seen what components that make up the Brastyle original, that is to say everything you need to have a Cool, affordable and different.

THE comfort Integrable to the Bratstyle philosophy, as well as a cool position to quietly walk on the handlebars of a different motorcycle. 

There sobriety is a key element of this type of customization. 

Our goal is to inform you about the concept "Brastyle"And from its origin. You are of course not forced to respect these characteristics to the letter for your preparation. This Japanese approach can however give you a different look at your project.