Mini-chop: A solid gold Kawasaki W175 from West Java

The Indonesian custom scene is a rich seam of gold, and this compact chop from Tole Motorworks is 24-carat perfection. It’s based on the Kawasaki W175, and not surprisingly, picked up an award at the huge local show Kustomfest. The W175 is one of those bikes from the big Japanese manufacturers that we never see in the West. It’s a step up from the usual no-frills commuter machines, and blends old school styling with a reliable 13 hp air-cooled single. A lot of W175s in Southeast Asia get customized after the warranty has expired, usually with paint-by-numbers ‘cafe racer’ makeovers....