For Malaysian fans of the Yamaha YZF-R25, their
affection for Yamaha’s quarter-litre sports bike cannot be denied, with many
making mods to their steeds to suit personal taste. But if the normal
run-of-the-mill modifications are not enough, GG Retrofitz, based in
California, US, has something special on sale.
Costing US$ 1,198, GG Retrofitz makes
makes bodywork for the R25 – the US gets the YZF-R3 – that makes it look like
an old school Yamaha TZ. Since the firm ships internationally local R25 riders
can avail themselves of this bodywork, though shipping and duties could likely
double the cost of the kit.
Inside the kit, the rider will find a four-piece
full-fairing in the retro cafe racer style and a Zero Gravity windscreen
originally designed for the 89-90/93-99 Yamaha FZR 600. Also included is body
mounting hardware, fuel tank cover and rear cowl that closes off the pillion
seat.
No chassis
modification is needed with the GG Retrofitz kit and the prospective R25 owner
only has to source a suitably sized 7-inch diameter round headlight for which
the firm can supply an optional H4 adaptor. Also needed are clip-on handlebars
to properly clear the cut-outs in the fairing.
According to GG Retrofitz, the kit lowers the weight
of the YZF-R25 by 4 kg and there are optional sticker sets for the bodywork,
priced from USD$258 to US$ 298. The R25’s other equipment
such as rear light, seat and mudguard are retained.
