When it comes to Bali’s Treasure Garage, the name isn’t just a brand, it signifies a true Aladdin’s cave that produces one dream machine after another. Run by the supremely talented Imanuel ‘Nuel’ Prakoso and his crew of master craftsmen, the shop has made a name for itself by producing bikes that look as good in photo form as they do ripping through the tight, twisty island streets. Their latest creation is a case study in precision metalwork, bold styling, and that unmistakable Treasure Garage flair. This time, the crew took a humble 2013 BMW G650GS and transformed it into a supermoto-inspired street weapon that looks every bit the part of a factory-backed hypermotard concept.
The vision for the bike began with a digital sketchpad and the talent of Radite Octavanka, whose 3D render would serve as the blueprint for the entire build. But if you’re thinking this is one of those “concept versus reality” stories where the final product falls short, think again. The finished bike mirrors the initial render so closely that you’d be forgiven for thinking BMW itself had green-lit the project and spent millions on moulding and tooling. Instead, every single piece of bodywork was shaped by hand in Treasure Garage’s Bali workshop, a testament to craftsmanship that’s becoming increasingly rare in today’s society of cheap plastic crap.
The build commenced with a donor that is typical of any modern GS, covered in panniers and hard luggage for long days of touring, plain white paint work and that uber utilitarian look. They’re no looker in stock form, that’s for sure, but underneath you get a bulletproof package that can travel the globe and never let you down. But to sharpen things up to create the urban assault vehicle the guys had in mind, they quickly set about stripping a ton of weight off the machine and junking all the plastics. Next, a custom subframe was crafted that shortens up the rear end and creates the Motard vibe, with stunning hand-shaped metal infils to complete the look
The metalwork is where this build really flexes. From the sharp-edged high front fender to the futuristic headlight nacelle housing dual over-under LEDs, every inch screams precision. The tank covers flow seamlessly into the sculpted side covers, while the rear section is a piece of art in itself, its integrated muffler shrouds forming a tail that looks like it rode straight off a manufacturer’s design floor. The work is flawless, the kind that challenges even the most skilled hands in the industry. No shortcuts, no fibreglass panels masquerading as steel, just raw talent and patience forged into every curve.
And it’s not just about the shapes. The whole package has been dressed to impress with a Sao Paulo Yellow finish borrowed from BMW’s own M4 super sedan, a bold shade that practically glows under the Bali sun. The livery is completed by a full BMW M Sport graphics package that ties the look together perfectly, adding a dash of motorsport pedigree to this one-off machine. Even the seat hasn’t escaped the treatment, with hand-stitched panels and colour-matched stitching that elevate the cockpit to bespoke status.
Underneath all that metal art is a set of carefully chosen component upgrades designed to make this hypermotard concept ride as good as it looks. The stock wheels have been swapped out for a lighter set borrowed from a Yamaha YZF-R25, while the front suspension now comes courtesy of a Ducati Hypermotard, a nod to the bike’s design inspiration and a big step up in performance. The stopping power matches the go, with a pair of massive front discs and Brembo radial calipers that bring race-spec braking to this street machine.
Lighting is full LED, with every element integrated seamlessly into the bike’s sleek bodywork. The dual underseat mufflers, styled after Akrapovič’s high-end offerings, peek out from beneath the tail in perfect symmetry. Other thoughtful touches include a relocated ignition to keep the front end ultra-clean, bar-end indicators, a race-style fuel cap, aftermarket risers, and a sturdy set of ProTaper bars to give the rider maximum control. Every detail feels deliberate, refined, and perfectly in tune with the bike’s aggressive stance.
And having that picture-perfect initial design ensures brilliant decisions are made that really take the build to the next level, the front fender with the integrated fork covers and the lower cowl that gives the engine area some serious bulk, ensuring an absolutely cohesive finish. Ultimately, what Treasure Garage has achieved with this BMW G650GS is more than a custom motorcycle, it’s a testament to their skill from design to delivery. And it’s also proof that even a single-cylinder adventure bike can be reborn as a head-turning street predator when you combine vision, talent, and a borderline-obsessive attention to detail. This is Bali bike culture at its best: bold, stylish, and unapologetically aggressive when you twist the throttle.
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