Heiwa Motorcycle: Derringer 200

The Mooneyes show is a Mecca for the custom scene in Japan. Held every year in Yokohama, it attracts fans and builders from all over the world. A few days ago, one of the stars of the 22nd show was Heiwa, the Hiroshima-based workshop that’s been building low-key, beautifully finished street bikes since 2005. Heiwa are normally masters of understatement, but for their show entry, they pulled out all the stops. ‘T20 Derringer 200’ wowed the judges and took home the ‘Best Motorcycle – Europe’ trophy. It’s based on a Triumph Tiger Cub T20, a 199cc single that was popular...