Fine Tuning: The evolution of Auto Fabrica's new SR500s

In the custom world, stagnation is terminal. Which is why top outfits like Auto Fabrica are constantly evolving. And their new Yamaha SR500 'Type 7' builds testify to this. There's a clear progression from their first Type 7 to the exquisite Type 7X. Now they've taken another step forward, by taking a small step back. The new Yamahas pictured here are the Type 7D (metallic black, above) and 7E (gloss white, below). Like the 7X, they're both built on SR500s—but they're devoid of the 7X's complex bespoke tank, and its integrated exhaust heat shield. Why the simpler design? “The Type...