Auto Fabrica Type 4 Yamaha SR250

For the past few weeks, I’ve had a KTM Freeride 350 in my garage—a press bike on loan. The most striking thing about the KTM is its weight, which is a smidge under 100 kg (220 lbs). My own Moto Guzzi V7 Classic is no heavyweight either, at 182 kg dry, but the KTM feels like a toy in comparison—in the best possible way. Having been introduced to the delights of riding a superlight bike, I cast my eye over this new build from Auto Fabrica with interest. It’s based on a Yamaha SR250, and almost certainly weighs less than...