These photographs of Japanese custom scooters come from bike shop galleries, auction sites, and Flickr. Follow the links for more images.
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Bikeshop Rodeo has killer photos of their mean machines.
Suzuki Skywave
Honda Forza
Suzuki Skywave
Honda Fusion
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Gull Craft transformed Honda Forzas into these retro-futuristic KYBELE cyber scooters, and their photo report shows how to make your own. (Via AutoblogGreen)
KYBELE Cyber Scooter
KYBELE Cyber Scooter
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Flickr user tokyo scooter stuff has thrown together an awesome collection of found photos of custom rides.
Suzuki Skywave
Suzuki Skywave
Yamaha Maxam 3000 Concept @ Tokyo Motor Show
Yamaha Maxam @ Tokyo Motor Show
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This Yamaha Maxam is for sale on Yahoo! Auctions. With only a few hours left as of this writing, the highest bid is 400,000 yen (under $4,000).
Yamaha Maxam
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From Alfa Auto:
Honda Forza
Yamaha Grand Majesty
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From Lotaus:
Suzuki Skywave
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From M-Style:
Suzuki Skywave
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The Japanese Scooters Flickr pool has lots of great photos, too. Not sure what these guys are riding, but it looks like fun.
Beat (Photo by gori-jp)
More outrageous modes of transportation:
- Dekotora photo galleries
- Extreme Japanese custom vans
- Dekochari art bikes
Goddess Carlie
I'd choose the pink one!
[]aikyrie
looks like something from the movie Akira
[]mexist
droooooool! you would have to coordinate your attire to go with your scooter at this point...
[]greywulf
Wow......... I want..... ALL OF THEM!!!
Just gorgeous.
[]Japan Scoop
I wonder what kind of horsepower we're talking about. The third one (green) looks like a Hayabusa is disguise. Scary.
[]Neil Duckett
I just LURVE the scooters here!
[]sarasara
what a coincidence - my godchild goes to the kindergarten behind the pink one...
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Shoovi
Hey where can I buy one?
[]They have too small wheels ;)
feeder_goldfish
I am all up on the gold colored KYBELE Cyber Scooter. Oh yeah.
[]Bob
Trippy! Of course it has to be the Japanese that tune scooters. Damn french aren't gonna do it!
[]only inj japan
I would love any of these, but they wouldn't last 5 minutes in London. some one would nick it the second you got off it
[]scootersR4goons
Dont' think you'll be filtering through traffic on these things. Scooters are goof enough as they are. Making then fatter and lower to the ground isn't helping much.
[]Alan
You are so stupid.... People who own these bikes already owned car. What makes you think a Harley owner would do that with their bikes.... Filtering through traffic.
[]Ouka
Why are they so low?
Speed bumps and the many hills of Japan would destroy these machines on the road.
Why not use a real motor cycle?
A moped is for someone who is unable to afford a motor cycle.
[]Students, for example or someone who does not take pride in what they ride.
Chris
they are so low because they have gas shocks, so when they are not turned on they sit low. same as a lowrider. i live in japan and own of these and your comment is silly about affording a real bike. these range from 250 to 650cc and before customization are around $5000 to $8000, customization can double this.
[]the only difference between this and a your "real motorcycle" is the transmission. so are all non manual cars not real cars?
steve
thats not the only difference. to real bikers anyway.
i, myself, have trouble considering anything under 1200cc as a 'real motorcycle. 8k won't buy a real bike. they usually start at about 12k. cheaper ones being honda vtx or shadow series, suzuki boulevard or harley sportster with the 1200 kit. i guess some yamaha vstar or similar series would fit in there too. im sure there are others.
and yes, engine size matters. check with motorcycle 'clubs'. most of them have a cc requirement for new members. i have seen a few as low as 800cc, but most start at either 1100 or 1200cc.
[]Cunty
Wot the hell you're a dick you're in the wrong if you believe that <1200cc aint a real bike, infact most of the fast ones that require really skilled drivers will be under that, and there is plenty of harleys and shit below 1200cc wot the shit. These scooters are clearly not following the scooter criteria anymore, and that is because they are turned into such good showcases of workmanship it is a shame to drive them. Wotever your style and taste is, you HAVE to appreciate those things, and I do not believe for a second that you would refuse a ride on those. The green one looks like it has a boost gauge :)
[]fillibuster
idjut yank or pom
[]Alan
You better buy a Lamborghini then.... Those are real cars... And the rest are not.... Does this sounds like a stupid statement to you. Think again.
[]morton
chris your coment really means nothing your going on about the scooters and then you ask about cars being real or not? Why would you try and compear them two together
[]Jim the Grin.
They arn't mopeds. They're scooters. People ride them out of choice not because they cant afford a motor cycle. You are not very inteligent are you.
[]kumo2
Some of the low riders have air suspension systems that let them adjust the height. BAd ass.
[]ilia boyko
I would not mind one of them :D Compared to 50cc "beasts" kids ride on here.
[]Cute Tanako
This scooters seem to be much lower than normal. I think this is a very modern form of ARt, which is useful too !
[]ivana
drooool...
i just saw one clooose to these in the streets of my town (cant even believe it) (skopje)
[]sweet dudes, real sweet
honda fusion
yamaha maxam
oooh...
steve
Ahhhh yes. We love those over here at http://www.TheScooterScoop.com
Bring more!
[]AutoCar-Live
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[]retoocs
i read soo many reviews and looks like no one really knows why its SOOO FREGGIN lowwww. Its because it has airbags that adjust the height so when you park the damn thing it sits on itself like a kick stand would hold up a bike. however not all them should be this way.
[]dethgui
????
[]guschdl
lol...vakuum-cleaners on steroids....
[]Kenji
yeah! I used to live in Tokyo and had a go at a bit of customizing too
http://www.k3nj1.com/Blog/Pimped.htm
[]ka2atonic
awsome look on all of them
[]FEAR_zakrza
I want to do this with my scooter!!! I have Keeway Ry-8. How to tuning like that???? Please teel me on my email zakrza2@o2.pl
[]Bob
Please, not while I'm eating........
[]Mark
where can I get a price on the black bike it looks Good and Expensive too. I am also looking for a Japanese girlfriend any takers look me up Markcat on myspace
[]see ya
Ryan Wright
This is great ..... I have been following the zoomer scene in japan for awhile.This is really great stuff.I hate to see people talking about these bikes like they shouldn't be taking pride in them.Why not ????? This scene will excel ....maybe I should cater to the scene by launching a site for this side of the world? Either way,THIS IS GREAT STUFF.
[]lee
Wat r prices on customized scooters and can be shipped to usa.?
[]dorro
WHERE DO I BUY ONE!!!!!
[]idakariyono
wow.......keren abis and inovatif banget bisa tuh di tiru di indonesia ini.......
[]Tokyo Scooter Stuff.
Hey. Thanks for the credit, but not all these photographs were gleaned - three are originals. See ya!
[]Riders
Wow! It's so cool! Have you Skywave CJ42 projects?
[]Andrea
desperately looking for a site that sells AIR HYDRAULIC SUSPENSION for scooters !!! please email at alcott@ymail.com
[]Shawn@SoScooter.com
All those scooters are totally awesome! The one I like best is the Japanese airbrushed one selling on Yahoo! Auctions. I especially like how the entire seat is on the same level - like a couch. I really wish they had the Yamaha Maxam here in Taiwan...
[]Mike
Hello everyone! As a huge fan of retro looks and owner of Aprilia Habana Custom black 125, I totally fell in love with golden KYBELE:). Does anybody know where I can find english translation of Gull Craft photo report of making that model, because I dont understand Japanesse. Please conctact me: mikegowinband@gmail.com, I'd be very glad for any help. Greetings!
[]Timothy
Wow. I want one. But in America I think people would look at me oddly while I wisp right past them...
[]Lance
I would rock one of those scooters in california. Japanese scooters are freakin awesome!
[]elly
i like the japanese scooter style....
[]very beautyfull!!!!
viva scooter mania...
Garrett Peck
Get a life people. Come on!
[]demoniacx
wow!dem!i like all teh skuter..can i ask???how much the skuter Suzuki Skywave ...i wiling to buy that kind of skuter!!!!dem!
[]PeterC
De gustibus non disputandum est, etc., but IMHO, these "scooters" are uglier than a pailful of assholes. What is this thing the Japanese have with low-riders? I thought that was solely a Chicano shtick.
[]sana
far these are the shit man!!!! hardout mint, only if i had one hahahahahaha
[]kris doubleo
how rude i will pay the full price if anyone can ship one across talk to me sell me 07500254427
[]kris doubleo
how much to ship one in
[]Rocky
Wow look at that Yamaha Maxam 3000... So cool! XD Wanna by it!!!!
[]Christiana dekkk.
im looking for a scooter like the first one since my dad wont let me get a carr.
[]can i get one?
email mee: lifeisabeach253@yahoo.com [=
Blu
I have to get my hands on a scooter and soup it up, as well as my friend Angel. Hai!
[]Oh My God!
RIDICULOUS!
[]NeuroToxic
They look hilarious!
[]benja
I love scooters! I had one and I wish I could have one like those.
[]john
I have a questioñ
Do they sell these things in Europe!
[]and if so i'd like 2 order one could anyone plz tell me from wich site i can get one
Chris
Thinking the last pic is a Suzuki Gemma, but could be wrong
[]Tony
looks like perfect?the price must be expensive
[]Tony
anyway good
[]Dixon
Where can I get one of these. Am in Uganda, East Africa.
[]oka satanta
in my country vespa can make all people to the one from all ras.
[]cos i know,no racism at vespa and all lifestyle in the world.
oka satanta
vespa #1
[]Karu
I'd drive that pink Skywave. It's like.... the God of all modded scooters.
[]Doulton
NICE! looking for upgrading my bike anywhere to get a air kit and rear extender pleas let me know where to purchase to USA thats cool!
[]Carlos from Paraguay
I have a Honda Helix 250 cc. Is very nice bike. I need some parts of it. Who can help me?
[]Isabel
Hola vivo en España y me gustaria saber si hay motos custom scooter 125cc y si la puedo conseguir en España gracas
[]Sunset
Hola vivo en España y me encantan las custom scooter, quisiera saber si alguien me puede informar si exite alguna scooter custom 125cc y si la puedo conseguir en España gracias
[]Adoke
These scoots are moving work of art.
Here in Manila, Philippines these scoots are rare. You won't see them often in the streets. Although there are groups of maxiscooter riders like "MSRG - Maxi Scooter Riders Group" here. Though I'm not a member of this group, I may say I'm in love with maxis. In fact I own one. (blink blink) :)
If you happended to know more websites that features these machines, kindly please post it here. please...please...please. TY
[]leontios
i have a suzuki skywave .... i want to make like the ping . :)
[]is verry nice .
i want help pls .
Greg55
I have a suzuki skywave (in Germany Suzuki Burgman AN 650 K7 )
[]How to tuning like that?
ore nihonjin
u gotta go japan. they sell lots of custom parts. just go travel tokyo or somewhere, ull see those scooters everywhere! :)
[]Scooters
I have never seen this kind of Scooters. I like Suzuki Skywave and I want to buy this. Can some tell me from where can I buy Suzuki Skywave? And what is the market rate?
[]Nice post.
todd
I have been riding two wheelers since1962, bsa,triump,harley,all asian, I absolutly love my burgman 650 exc
[]CharlesC
Should see my scooter. It would put all to shame. A Roketa Bali 250cc scooter. Was not real costly-only $1700 delivered.
[]mav
shut up
[]lol :)
Merrylyn Muega
they are super cool. .
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