Tom Gilroy of Purpose Built Moto has customized a 1990 Yamaha XT 250. The old motorcycle was transformed into a scrambler with styling ques from the Iconic Factory XT styling. It now resembles a modern Motocross bike with minimized and sharpened looks.
From the designer, “What do you think of when I say XT250? for me its a Grassy Paddock, a mid 40’s bloke in a plaid flannel shirt, chasing chooks in some Stubby shorts and work boots. (that’s my dad)
When I set out on this project, I wanted to create something far from that image. A bike so far from a chook chaser that it would make more sense running around livestock on an R1.
The frame received some surgery, with a handmade exhaust fitted on the 4 stroke single. Snaking through the frame and finished with a modified FMF muffler. Continuing the sharp style with some hand-built aluminium fairings and LED light plate.
The Factory XT colours were carried from the tank to the rest of the custom build, the finished product being a capable cross over between a street bike and all out motocrosser.
Nimble and incredibly fun on the road, pointing this bike down a dirt track reveals its true purpose. The thin frame and light weight ride provides miles of smiles wherever you choose to ride it.”