GB250 Clubman | A treasured, out-of-production motorcycle from the 1980s transformed into a rugged, stylish, authentic dirt track spec! 3 must-see bikes | Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show 2025

Base vehicle: Honda GB250 Clubman (1983 model) Exhibitor: Toresol moto

The Honda GB250 Clubman is a road sports model equipped with an air-cooled, four-stroke, single-cylinder, DOHC, four-valve, 249cc engine that was produced from 1983 to 1997. It features a nostalgic appearance that evokes the image of a 1960s cafe racer.　

The short-stroke engine, with a bore diameter of 72.0 mm and a stroke length of 61.3 mm, employs an RFVC system with a hemispherical combustion chamber that is ideal for combustion. Two exhaust valves and two intake valves = a total of four valves arranged radially, and equipped with two camshafts (DOHC) that are strong in the high-rev range, it combines high performance with low fuel consumption. The transmission is a 6-speed.

Based on the same vehicle, it has been customized to tracker specifications with 21-inch front and 18-inch rear spoke wheels (the standard is 18 inches front and rear), wide tracker handlebars, small-diameter headlights with embedded number plates, no front fenders, large rear fenders, a single seat, and a one-off gas tank.

The front features an upright front fork, while the rear is a long, rigid type, resulting in a long wheelbase. The right-hand dual exhaust system, made of multiple cut pieces welded together to achieve a complex exhaust pipe arc, also has a strong presence.

Dress-up is also emphasized, with leather bags in the same color as the seat and grips placed in the clearance between the lower engine and the rear fender.

Base vehicle: Honda FTR250 (1986 model) Exhibitor: GRIND LODGE

The Honda FTR250 was released in 1986, during the boom in motorcycles and cowled racer replicas. However, it failed to gain much popularity at the time of its release and was short-lived.

However, with the dirt tracker boom that occurred around 2000, its popularity in the used car market soared. In 2000, the FTR223, a homage to the FTR250, was released and became a huge hit.

The FTR250 is equipped with an air-cooled, four-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC, four-valve, 249cc engine. It responds quickly to throttle inputs at low and medium speeds, and is powerful at high speeds, demonstrating the response you expect from a tracker.

The FTR250-based dirt track custom bike in the photo features a brown, beige, and black base color scheme, with a well-balanced exterior, suspension, and engine color scheme. While it’s a pure racer model that omits safety parts, it’s dressed up with a stylish look that looks like it’s been coordinated with clothes.

Base vehicle: Yamaha XV750 (1983 model) Exhibitor: TRIPLE-H

The Yamaha XV750 Special, released in 1981, was an American model equipped with an air-cooled, four-stroke, V-twin, SOHC, two-valve, 748cc engine. With a vertically mounted V-twin engine reminiscent of a Harley-Davidson, it attracted attention when it was first introduced and was dubbed the “Japanese Harley.”

The XV750 Special features a newly developed longitudinally mounted 75-degree V-twin engine suspended on a monocoque pressed backbone frame and a Monocross rear suspension. It was released overseas under the name “XV750Virago” and gained popularity as a genuine, authentic American cruiser.

Market research was conducted in the United States from the planning stage of this model, and the feedback from riders that “a longitudinal V-type engine is the standard for cruisers” was faithfully reflected. The fact that Yamaha’s first longitudinal V-twin engine was at the core of the development also showed the manufacturer’s seriousness and desire for authenticity. In Japan, the European-style XV750E was also released in 1982.

The machine in the photo, with its yellow gas tank and Yamaha strobe color, is based on the XV750 and customized to look like a Harley-Davidson dirt track racer.

It is made up of a number of parts that the builder has carefully selected, including an exhaust pipe for a muffler with an ingenious layout, made by carefully welding multiple titanium slices together, wide tracker handlebars, a tracker seat, and more.

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