Motor Rock W650 custom

It’s possible to categorize most of the top Japanese custom motorcycle builders. In one corner there’s the Brat Style coterie, which includes Gravel Crew, Heiwa, and Big Moon. In the other corner are the resto-mod specialists such as AC Sanctuary and Ritmo Sereno. And then there’s Motor Rock. Based in Nagoya, Motor Rock is a little different—despite the inevitable production line of Yamaha SR400 customs. The showroom includes slick cafe racers, Harleys with ape bars, impossibly impractical show bikes, and 1960s-era Triumphs. There’s a definite retro tinge to many Motor Rock builds though, reflecting the Japanese appreciation of all things...