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KTM 250 Duke has been one compact streetfighter adored many in India for the simple reasons that it is lightweight, nippy and sprightly. But the trellis frame is good for more things besides offering nimble handling and that's customisation. Thrive Custom of Jakarta have made quite a name for themselves over the years and we featured a Himalayan custom-built by them just earlier this week (link on fourth slide). But before that Himalayan, Thrive built this scrambler which went on to serve as inspiration to its owner electronic music producer Kimo Rizky for a unique electronic soundtrack and music video. (Source: Bikeexif)
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Kimo wanted a toy to play with during weekends but during the build of his motorcycle, he found the sounds in the workshop interesting. Thrive and Kimo then got into a plan for a custom build and music together and called it 'The Sight'. As for the bike, it had to be a street-legal scrambler. The stock bodywork didn’t fare as well though. Thrive traded plastic for metal, hand-shaping a new aluminum fuel tank, tail section, side panels and front fender. The stock airbox had to go too, and Thrive fitted a K&N filter underneath the tank instead. (Source: Bikeexif)
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With classy WP Suspension at both ends, as with most KTMs, there was little need to shop for upgrades. But then Öhlins Indonesia offered up a rear shock with full adjustability, and a remote reservoir that could be tucked away wherever the guys wanted it. Bingo. Lower down, they refinished the stock rims in all black, ditching the OEM orange highlights. Then they wrapped them in a set of go-anywhere 17” Pirelli MT60 tyres. (Source: Bikeexif)
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Moving to the cockpit, Thrive kept the Duke’s stock handlebars in play, but removed the original controls and switches. They upgraded the clutch to a hydraulic system, installing Brembo RCS master cylinders for both the clutch and brake, with ‘naked’ reservoirs. Rounding out the package are mini switches, a Domino throttle, new grips, and Thrive’s own bar-end turn signals. (Source: Bikeexif) <strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.financialexpress.com/auto/gallery/modified-royal-enfield-himalayan-dakar-rally-bike-modified-bikes-modified-bullet-bike-modifications/photos/2235927/">In images: Ever-customisable Royal Enfield Himalayan built as a Dakar-inspired rally bike</a>
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There’s not a hint of orange left though; just a slick black paint job, accented with white pin stripes. ‘The Sight’ might be a mash-up of more than one style, but we love the final effect. What’s more, it’s even lighter and more compact than the already svelte donor bike. As for Kimo’s custom motorcycle-inspired track? <strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDec2bqARP8&t=56s">Watch the video here</a></strong>. (Source: Bikeexif)
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