Trail Weapon: A drone-carrying Yamaha XSR700 scrambler

Velomacchi make some of my favorite motorcycle gear. And the reason their gear is so good is that they spend enough time in the saddle to know what works. They also have an ideal testing ground: the Pacific Northwest. The company is based in Hood River, Oregon—surrounded by hills and forests connected by rugged fire roads. So when Yamaha USA approached them to collaborate on a XSR700 build, it was never going to be anything other than a backcountry explorer. Though the XSR700's styling is hotly debated, it's often praised for its versatility and usability. Velomacchi founder Kevin Murray's a...