Yamaha XV1000 Virago
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Motorcycles, the epitome of freedom, speed, and unbridled power—just think of the Yamaha XV1000 Virago. The roar of the engine, the gleam of polished chrome, the wind in your hair as you tear down the open road. But not this one... This is something entirely different.

What you’re looking at is a completely off-the-books custom job, my interpretation of a bratstyle cafe racer. Matte black and copper are the colours, with a seat crafted from nothing more than a pencil eraser, painted brown. And forget the stock air filter; this bike's been stripped back to the bare essentials with four individual filters. It’s as minimal as it gets, and while I’m still figuring it out, the result is a bike that’s as raw as it is unique.