Twice as fun: A pair of classic Yamahas from Hombrese

Like most Japanese marques, Yamaha have some truly lovely UJMs scattered throughout their back catalog. Today, we're taking a look at two of them: an SR500 and an XS500, both from Uwe Kostrewa at Hombrese Bikes in Cologne, Germany. Both Yamahas are quintessential Hombrese builds; Uwe's taste skews towards scramblers and trackers, and his bikes always have a pared down but well finished vibe. Both of these are personal projects, and each has its own backstory. The 1989-model SR500 is actually one of Uwe's early projects, recently redone. He originally turned it into a cafe racer—but it got neglected, and...