The project commenced with an RC 250, featuring a 249cc single-cylinder engine capable of up to 31 horsepower and around 18 pound-feet (24 Nm) of torque. While these figures may not be groundbreaking, the nimbleness of the petite KTM, weighing just 324 pounds (147 kg), is remarkable.
Enhanced with premium WP suspension both front and rear, the bike maneuvers with the grace of a ballet dancer on rails. Upon reaching the Minority Customs shop in Surabaya, the bike underwent swift disassembly and inspection to ensure optimal functionality.
A client’s request for a chic cafe racer with neo-retro aesthetics meant stripping away all stock bodywork. Preliminary plans were drafted as the donor bike journeyed from the distant Indonesian archipelago.
After a three-week voyage, the bike arrived, and work promptly commenced. The initial focus was crafting a new fuel tank using mild steel, alongside stylish side panels of similar construction.
Adjustments to the motorcycle’s subframe were made to accommodate fresh attire, including a handmade leather saddle and pointed tail section. Additionally, a new license plate holder was installed beneath.
At the front, enhancements included a sporty fender and a simplistic headlight nacelle housing halo-style LED components and aftermarket turn signals. A revamped cockpit area boasted a fresh top clamp, clip-on handlebars, replacement fluid reservoirs, and a single analog dial mounted on the left.
A complete rewiring concealed electronic components behind previously mentioned side covers. The ergonomics were rounded off with billet aluminum rearsets. Replacing the original exhaust system with a bespoke stainless-steel unit, which will culminate in a Scorpion carbon fiber silencer, further increases performance.
Bridgestone Battlax tires ensured superior grip, while a striking color scheme amalgamating orange, grey, and black rounded off the transformation process impeccably.