perforated aluminum armors wilco lindner's derbi mini-moto custom

‘one for performance, and one for looks,’ says wilco lindner as the creator describes his aim for the derbi mini-bike. the custom project was his COVID-19 pandemic project, using his time in lockdown to transform a yamaha RD350 YPVS into a powerful, sharp pint-sized motorcycle.

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most importantly, the stock frame was removed and replaced by a new subframe at the start of wilco lindner’s derbi mini-bike project. the sharp, exposed hand-formed aluminum bodywork is complemented by perforated side covers – all sitting atop 10’ spoke wheels shod with large rubber tires. the top of the custom tank is painted in a dark misty blue which contrasts with the custom, printed leather saddle seat towards the rear.

supported by hand-milled mounts similar to the craftmanship seen across the rest of the bike, the customized mini-moto has its two-stroke engine reworked to produce between 6 and 24 hp. this is aided by an increased engine displacement, a new CR80 V-fore intake, and two separate chamber exhausts, which are said to have taken four days to craft. the design is complete with ohlins suspension components to further aid performance.

project info:

creator: wilco lindner

model name: derbi

original brand: yamaha 

original model: RD350 YPVS