Yamaha XS400 by Spin Cycle

You don’t see many Yamaha XS400 customs around: The compact, air-cooled twin is often overshadowed by its XS650 larger brother. But the light and nimble XS400 is perfect for zipping around town or commuting, and with a curb weight of around 400 lbs, it’s an undemanding ride. This sharp-looking custom, nicknamed 'INXS,' is the latest from Oregon-based Spin Cycle Industries, a side project of architect Eric Meglasson and his friend Josh Edgar. The bike was a commission from a mutual friend called Emma: “She’d been watching our other builds, and eventually set off to find herself a donor bike,” says...