Yamaha
has showcased three custom motorcycles - cafe racer, scrambler and a tracker -
at the event. All three variants get a massive visual overhaul.
XSR155 Cafe Racer
The retro-style cafe racer gets a matte silver paint
finish that is complemented by various chrome bits for a proper old-school
look. The front benefits from a cafe racer style fairing design while the
ergonomics gets more aggressive with clip-on style handlebars with a lower
position than the standard XSR155. The fuel tank gets pronounced recesses while
the stock filler cap has been traded for a retro-style chrome unit.
The custom-built cafe-racer drops the pillion seat
set up for a cowl at the back. The cowl holds the new taillight and blinkers.
Meanwhile, the rider seat gets a diamond pattern stitch for a more premium
look. The exhaust outlet is also shorter on the cafe racer for a cleaner,
minimalistic view from the sides. The alloy wheels get a chrome
finish that gives the cafe racer an even more appealing look. The wheels are
wrapped in slick tyres to add a pinch of sportiness to the package.
XSR155 Scrambler
The Scrambler version is made
for the beaten path, and thus it packs features like a tall-set front fender
and a high position for the exhaust. The headlight retains the round shape at
the front although its size is smaller than the stock unit. The fuel tank
features a tyre mark graphic to enhance its rugged looks while a chrome filler
cap adds a retro-look to the package. The pillion footrest setup has
been eliminated from the scrambler. Meanwhile, the compact, rider-only seat
gets a ribbed pattern and a brown cover. The custom rear fender holds the
aftermarket taillight. The XSR155 Scrambler uses knobby tyres for better
traction over loose surfaces. A metal bash plate and aftermarket crash guards
enhance the protection to the engine.
XSR155 Tracker
The flat-track motorcycle-inspired XSR155 Tracker
misses road-legal bits like headlight, taillight and blinkers. Instead, it
features a competition-style number plate on the front fascia. The handlebar
benefits from a sleek lever protection setup. The fuel tank features flat sides
and a compact filler cap. The sides hold a flat track motorcycle-style
competition number plate. The front fender has been eliminated from the XSR155 Tracker while
the stock tyres have been traded for wider section, flat track-oriented rubber.
The bike also gets twin-pod exhaust pipes.
All three motorcycles retain stock hardware such as
inverted telescopic front forks, rear monoshock and disc brakes on both wheels.
The braking setup on all three custom bikes includes Brembo sourced callipers.
The cafe racer features petal-type discs on both wheels.
All three custom bikes retain the Deltabox frame,
inverted front forks, rear monoshock and disc brakes on both wheels. The cafe
racer is the only bike among the three to feature petal-type disc brakes. These are custom-built bikes that
are for showcase purpose only. While none of the models mentioned above will
reach mass production, Yamaha is reportedly working on a 155 cc dual-purpose
motorcycle. Leaked documents suggest that the new model will be available in
two variants - WR155 and WR155R. The new bike will share its underpinnings and
engine with the YZF-R15 V3.0.
