Bangkok’s Crafton Atelier have built their reputation on precision, starting with some of the finest custom seats in the modern classic scene before evolving into a full design studio turning out OEM-level moto kits and complete builds. Their work has always leaned toward the architectural, where every line has a purpose, and nothing feels like an afterthought. With the TYPE 110, they’ve taken that philosophy further than ever, reinterpreting the spirit of Triumph’s early ‘60s machines through the lens of a modern Triumph Street Twin. It’s not a throwback, but a carefully resolved piece of contemporary motorcycle design that plays heavy on nostalgia.
At its core, the TYPE 110 is a reinterpretation of the spirit behind bikes like the Triumph Tiger 110, translated onto a liquid-cooled Triumph Street Twin. That distinction matters. This isn’t about copying tank shapes or chasing patina, it’s about extracting proportion, line and stance, then reapplying them through a contemporary lens. Crafton calls it their own design language, and it shows; it differs subtly from the way Brits build their bikes, and that gives the whole project a fresh feel.
The donor platform is key. The Street Twin marked Triumph’s shift into the liquid-cooled era, but visually, it’s always carried a slightly rear-heavy stance. Crafton’s entire approach revolves around correcting that. Without touching the frame, they’ve tightened the silhouette, shortening the visual mass and pulling the bike into something more compact, more athletic, and far more purposeful.
Up front, the redesigned headlight housing sets the tone. It’s a subtle but significant move, reshaping the front end with a smooth, flowing shell that visually connects to the top triple clamp. The clever part? It retains full compatibility with the factory speedo, ignition, and steering lock. It’s a complete visual transformation that leaves the underlying functionality untouched, exactly the kind of restraint many builders struggle with.
The seat is where Crafton’s pedigree really comes through. Known for their upholstery work, they’ve reshaped the Street Twin’s long rear into a tighter, more resolved tail section, complete with a subtle upsweep. The material is their own woven-pattern leather, paired with contrasting Nero side panels, while the vertical stitching lines up perfectly with the tank rib and fender spine. It’s not just a seat, it’s a design anchor for the entire bike, a thought process that itself goes back to the old Tiger.
That sense of cohesion carries through the rest of the bodywork. Both fenders are shortened and defined by a central spine that runs uninterrupted from front to rear, flowing across the tank before terminating in a neatly integrated LED taillight. It’s a simple idea, but executed with precision, creating a visual line that ties the entire bike together without a single awkward break.
Then there’s the tank itself, finished in Nogaro Blue, a colour lifted from ‘80s and ‘90s performance car culture that adds just enough edge to the build. A vintage-inspired rib reinforces the spine line, while Crafton’s Sport Line decals reinterpret classic Triumph badging into something cleaner and more modern. It’s these small decisions that stop the bike from drifting into cliché and keep it firmly planted in the present.
Importantly, every component is designed as plug-and-play. No cutting, no welding, no irreversible changes to the frame. In a custom scene still obsessed with one-off builds, this kit-based approach is quietly becoming revolutionary, especially as new bikes become the most popular donors. The TYPE 110 doesn’t try to replace the past; it takes what we know and love and presents it in a way that feels relevant again. And in doing so, Crafton Atelier are cleverly carving out their position in the British-based custom bike scene, all the way from Bangkok.
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