Photo: Batakastem Workshop via Pipeburn
With Abraham Simatupang leading the way, the crew at Batakastem Workshop has established a firm foothold on the Indonesian bike-modding scene. It's not easy for builders to stand out and make a name for themselves in this booming community, but Batakastem’s specialists have everything it takes to create something outstanding. Case in point: this superb Honda CB200, built as a stylish and equally practical cafe racer.
After purchasing the classic Honda and clarifying what their client was looking for, the guys dug straight in with the initial teardown. Then, they tidied up the main frame and had it repaired where necessary, while deleting the rear subframe altogether. A looped custom alternative was fitted in its stead, now supporting a handsome, generously padded saddle upholstered in brown leather.
Below the seat, there is a tailor-made electronics box concealed by new side covers, all fronting a bespoke rear fender built with practicality in mind. The mudguard is topped with an LED taillight and a minimalistic license plate holder, but the rear turn signals are located further ahead close to the upper shock mounts. Speaking of which, the factory suspension hardware in that area was swapped with modern YSS componentry.
You’ll notice a second handmade fender installed at the front end, then there is that gorgeous custom fuel tank fitted center-stage. Its design draws inspiration from that of an old Honda GL100, beautifully executed and fitted with old-school Honda badges on the flanks. A shiny filler cap is placed up top, right behind a thoroughly updated cockpit area home to several bits of aftermarket hardware.
The motorcycle’s instrumentation is now comprised of a single retro-looking dial, flanked by clip-on handlebars with Motogadget grips and underslung bar-end mirrors. Billet aluminum triple clamps hold the forks in place, and the lower one is also tasked with supporting a pair of LED blinkers. Front-end lighting is unapologetically modern – a bright Daymaker headlight that’ll keep the party going long after sundown.
Down in the unsprung sector, Batakastem fitted a pair of 16-inch chromed hoops enveloped in beefy Shinko tires. For a huge boost in stopping power at twelve o’clock, they swapped the original braking equipment with a drilled rotor and a premium caliper, actuated via a new master cylinder. Of course, the CB200’s engine hasn’t been overlooked, either.
It was first taken apart and rebuilt inside out, to then receive fresh carburetors capped off with aftermarket pod filters. A thunderous custom exhaust was made from scratch and thrown into the mix, as well, ending right behind some new CNC-machined rearsets. In terms of paintwork, the fuel tank and side covers were finished in a dark green base and gold highlights. The fenders are done in silver and black is the predominant color elsewhere, save for the top of the engine which was painted red.
Below the seat, there is a tailor-made electronics box concealed by new side covers, all fronting a bespoke rear fender built with practicality in mind. The mudguard is topped with an LED taillight and a minimalistic license plate holder, but the rear turn signals are located further ahead close to the upper shock mounts. Speaking of which, the factory suspension hardware in that area was swapped with modern YSS componentry.
You’ll notice a second handmade fender installed at the front end, then there is that gorgeous custom fuel tank fitted center-stage. Its design draws inspiration from that of an old Honda GL100, beautifully executed and fitted with old-school Honda badges on the flanks. A shiny filler cap is placed up top, right behind a thoroughly updated cockpit area home to several bits of aftermarket hardware.
The motorcycle’s instrumentation is now comprised of a single retro-looking dial, flanked by clip-on handlebars with Motogadget grips and underslung bar-end mirrors. Billet aluminum triple clamps hold the forks in place, and the lower one is also tasked with supporting a pair of LED blinkers. Front-end lighting is unapologetically modern – a bright Daymaker headlight that’ll keep the party going long after sundown.
Down in the unsprung sector, Batakastem fitted a pair of 16-inch chromed hoops enveloped in beefy Shinko tires. For a huge boost in stopping power at twelve o’clock, they swapped the original braking equipment with a drilled rotor and a premium caliper, actuated via a new master cylinder. Of course, the CB200’s engine hasn’t been overlooked, either.
It was first taken apart and rebuilt inside out, to then receive fresh carburetors capped off with aftermarket pod filters. A thunderous custom exhaust was made from scratch and thrown into the mix, as well, ending right behind some new CNC-machined rearsets. In terms of paintwork, the fuel tank and side covers were finished in a dark green base and gold highlights. The fenders are done in silver and black is the predominant color elsewhere, save for the top of the engine which was painted red.
Google News