The Gravel Crew always turn out refreshingly unique customs and this bike is a great example of their work, it started life as a 1977 Yamaha DT250 dirt bike before being totally stripped down and rebuilt into the rather nicely detailed custom you see before you.
The hand built under seat rear suspension is a great touch, giving the bike the lines of a hard tail without the bumpy ride, the deep metallic blue frame and tank are stunning as are the off-white wheels and hubs. The choice of a 250cc 2-stroke dirt bike engine means this bike would belt along at at a fair pace leaving a faint blue cloud in its wake, and by the look of that exhaust, quite a few high pitched decibels.
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The Grip Motorcycle Gloves were designed by the Japanese team at Swany for summer use – when thick, non-ventilated gloves can quickly become soaked with sweat and barely useable. Each pair are made from durable but thin leather with ample perforations along the backs to allow maximum airflow. The seams are externally stitched to avoid…
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