Scrambling Tradition: KAWASAKI ZRX400II Custom by G-zac.com

G-zac.com's ZRX400II

The recent trend of manufacturers making scramblers seems to have occurred with the main goal of making motorcycles more accessible. The style comes from an era when motorcycles weren't as specialized and weren't categorized into things like road sport and off-road bikes, but rather gave the impression that they could be used for anything. The engines, too, are generally single or two-cylinder, reminiscent of that era, offering ease of handling at the same time.

However, there are always those who stray from the beaten path, and that's how the idea of creating this four-cylinder scrambler was realized. The project was handled by G-zac.com, who import and sell mirrors, turn signals, and other parts, specializing in Euro streetfighter style bikes. Their streetfighter know-how has been combined with the owner's request of “simplicity” to create this custom build.

With the 400cc 4-cylinder naked ZRX-II as its base, it also gains lightness. If you look closely, the engine and wheel areas, except for the tires, are stock. However, in order to achieve a scrambler look with a "ska-tune" custom style, the electrical equipment has been mounted under the back of the seat, and a seat rail has been made for this purpose (where the ETC on-board unit also fits). The tail lights were also embedded into the frame at this time. Also, the meter is mounted on the handlebars, but it would have stuck out too much if it was left as is, so an indent was cut to place it in.

Although it looks as if not much is equipped, all of the security components function properly. This machine can already be ridden as is, but the state it is in now is just the base of the custom. They will be working on the intake system and suspension in the future and we can't wait to see how it will evolve.

Handle

The meter displays information with digital letters/dots within an oval panel about 5cm wide. The fact that the handlebars have been modified for the meter to lay flat also reveals a great attention to detail.

The bar-end mirrors, meter, grips and lights are all by motogadget.

Electrical

The "Oval 08" headlight has a three-dimensional oval shape, which can be said to be mainstream for today's naked bike customs, and is mounted with LSL brackets.

Bodyworks

The desert-style seat was designed by the bike's owner and manufactured as a one-off product. The electrical components are housed under the seat. The taillights, seen here, are composed of multiple spot LEDs set on the taillight frame, with red dots like the meter.

Engine

The engine is a liquid-cooled four-cylinder ZRX-II. This four-cylinder scrambler is a sophisticated play on a former Paris-Dakar machine, the Yamaha YZT750.

Chassis

The license plate holder, which is cantilever mounted from the swing arm end, is also a one-off item. The chain cover is a modified STRIKER SAD.

The front and rear 17/18-inch wheels are stock for the ZRX-II, including the φ41mm front forks, with a 17-inch front and 18-inch rear tire by SHINKO.

The truss-shaped swingarm is a blacked-out version of the stock ZRX-II swingarm. The rear shock has been replaced with a black YSS.

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