The best preparations on new customs

We have seen recently Bobbers and cruisers offered by motorcycle manufacturers in 2024. 

Even if these motorcycles have bobber or cruiser inspirations, they were reworked by preparers in order to pull The best of potential of these bases.

We will see a selection of the best preparations made on recent factory bobbers and cruisers.

Honda CMX 500 Rebel

Photo of the original model:

Here it is now modified by K-Speed:

 Source: Hell Kustom: Honda Rebel 500 by K-Spi

K-spat is a very productive Thai trainer. They make dozens of motorcycles a year and sometimes in several quantities. 

They saw the CMX 500 By keeping the modern side of this bobber and adding their touch a little manga.

The whole is well drawn, very consistent. A big bodywork was done. This gives a bobber rather racing that is called "Sport Bobber". In other words, a Sports Bobber.

We like the work done on the tank and the mudguard to which they added an engine shoe in the same style.

We also appreciate full wheels and matt black paint: a classic at K-spat.

K-Speed ​​also made two other preparations on Rebel 500. You can discover them on their Instagram: K-Spanom (@eakkspeed)

More and more parts are available for the CMX 500 giving rise to very original preparations.

Here is a preparation Low-rider proposed by Motolord: 

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K-spat also offers a kit to transform the CMX500 Scrambled for those who no longer want the cruiser style of this model. 

Kawasaki Vulcan S

A photo of the original model:

For the Vulcan S, we have selected two very different preparations. 

At first, here is the incredible achievement of Oficina MRS Carried out in partnership with Kawasaki.

This is a Vulcan S fully revised and transformed into Café Racer. It is difficult to recognize from the original given the important work that was done on this motorcycle to achieve this result.

In a more traditional style and keeping the style of the original motorcycle, here is a new Sport Bobber directed by Revolt Cycles :

This preparation is called "toro", this demonstrates the aggressive and sporting character that Revolt Cycles wanted to give this Vulcan S.

Here are the biggest changes made on this motorcycle: 

• Rear frame shortening
• Modification of the rear mudguard
• Installation of an integrated rear light
• Creation A tailor-made radiator grid
• A new tailor-made saddle
• Installation of a sport exhaust 

The Vulcan S can also be transformed into Low Rider As this preparation shows in progress: 

Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber

Here is the original model in sport version (model 2021): 

Here is the proposal of Moto Strada Based on Guzzi V9 Bobber: 

This preparation redefined the Bobber proposal of Guzzi and becomes a plus a put up that a bobber.

Here are the important elements of the preparation:

• Classic tires TT
• Conversion of bars and grease pliers
• Front and rear mud in cut steel and resculed steel
• Battle rear light
• Fork bellows
• Individual perforated leather seat
• GP type stainless steel exhaust
• Deletion of rear footrests
• V7 side panels
• Single paint in Candy copper with very shiny black details

Now let's go to an incredible preparation made by Anvil Motociclette:

This is the same basis. Here in Bobber Side-Car with a very successful retro style. This achievement is pure wonder. We invite you to look at the photos of this project. 

Here is a before after in order to realize the work done:

You can see more photos of the project here: Turning the Moto Guzzi V9 Into a Gentleman's Ride | Exif Bike

This motorcycle was carried out to participate in the final of the Italian modified motorcycle motorcycle program Lord of the Bikes. 

Anvil Motociclette is not his first attempt, he had already completed a CHOPPER AS YEAR 60 Based on Guzzi V7.

Harley-Davidson Softail Slim

The original model:

Crowned Stallion by Rough crafts: 

THE Harley Softail Slim is much appreciated by preparers thanks to the style of Retro Bobber and its 103Ci Big Twin engine (1688cc).

This is the case with Rough crafts which made the "Crowned Stallion" which means "crowned stallion" in French.

This bobber keeps the soul of the original Softail Slim and makes it unique.

We like the mixture of black accentuated by the presence of gold elements such as the exhaust outlet; of the greatest effect.

In a more old school style, here is the project "Gold Jung 2" directed by Bunderdike :

This Softail Slim is equipped with a Springer fork and an impressive handlebars. He takes up the codes of American bobbers old -fashioned.

The color code is close to the previous model, a black base with accessories and detail of gold / brass color such as fork springs, rays, tank cap ...

You can see all the project photos here: GoldjUnge | Softail | Bündnerbike-Individual Custom Bikes (Harley-Davidson-gugubuenden.ch)

Triumph Bonneville Bobber (Black version)

Here is the original Triumph Bonneville Bobber version:

The most successful and successful preparation on the Triumph Bobber are the proposal of BAAK MOTOCYCLETTE :

BAAK MOTOCYCLETTES wanted to return to the roots of the real American bobbers: a low and minimalist motorcycle, with a Springer fork and devoid of any unnecessary characteristic.

The rims were also reviewed to make way for the rims Moon of Baak.

A lot of work has been done to keep the balance and stability of the motorcycle.

In a more modern style, here is the realization of Hookie Co :

We particularly like the short exhaust lines, the small suede saddle and the lowered fork which is accompanied by a LED lighthouse.

Hookie Co Make here, as always, a clean, sober preparation while bringing their style and their originality.

Indian Scout Bobber

Here is the original model in its black livery:

 

Here is the realization of Machine tank, a French trainer who is the specialist on the customization of Indian Scout in France:

They also offer a wide range of parts and accessories for Indian. 

They also made the model Asphalt, which has a very sporty style: 

BMW R18

Here is the BMW R18 factory outlet:

 Source : BMW R 18 - How the Bavarian Cruiser Came to Life (bmwblog.com)

Very appreciated since its release, the preparers are starting to take out their vision of a preparation on the BMW R18. And the first proposals are quite heterogeneous.

Back Machine tank which presented two models which will soon be produced. Two sports versions of the R18 with a philosophy rather Sport Cross For the first and racing for the second.

Source : Custom BMW R18. Bobber version from Tank Machine | Drivemag Riders

You can follow the evolution of their first realization on their website and on their Instagram.

Let's change the register with this impressive achievement of the designer Bernhard “Blechmann” Naumann :

This achievement requested 450 hours of work. And we understand why when we see the result.

The work of making the fork head, the tank and the saddle is simply incredible.

Yamaha Bolt - XV950R

There Yamaha XV950 is not to be outdone and several preparers have already looked into his case.

Kingston Customs made this XV950, drawing inspiration from the codes of Yamaha. 

Yamaha offered several challenges to preparers such as Yamaha Yard Built Or Yamaha Garage Challenge in order to promote your model and allow you to create unique achievements on XV950.

Moreover, the cafe racer model of New Venezia Moto comes from one of these competitions.

Here we are with a cafe racer Vtwin. A large number of times on the previous versions of Virago. And it works even better with the latest version of XV.

This is inspired by the 70s with this particular saddle and a painting taking up the decor of Yamaha of that time.

CONCLUSION :

Preparations on new motorcycles are for people with a large budget.

It is thanks to this that we have incredible and unique preparations.

This also allows preparers to make themselves known and show their know-how.

In addition, manufacturers like Kawasaki Or Yamaha have understood the importance of professional customization and now offer competitions or partnerships in order to show the possibilities of realization with their motorcycles.

What is your favorite preparation for this selection?