Cafe Racer (Yamaha GTS 1000 by Aki Suokas)

[@lylemacdonald6672]

I am at a loss for words with this build. This is probably the only custom cafe racer on the planet using this platform. Unbelievable for a first build; absolutely stunning engineering and aesthetics! Every bike you have presented this year is a show stopper then you top it with the next one.

[@mariussteenangell5262]

There are a few custom GTS', but not alot of them for sure. And this is CLEARLY the best looking one ive seen.

[@CustomGarageAlsace]

that's a genius.

[@RACER_TV]

@Lyle MacDonald Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. Yes, this year has been very special in what concerns to the projects quality/beauty level. :) Cheers.

[@shinyribs2178]

"I'm at a loss for words " Goes on to write a paragraph. Gotta love the internet.

[@THEBIGCHULETA]

I got one word, ‘dang!’

[@ABANGBASAR]

MOST BEAUTIFUL BIKE EVER

[@messidor4399]

Thank you my friend,for sharing this beautiful motorcycle and this excellent video. El solitario.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend El Solitario for your support. :) Cheers.

[@JustDux]

Yamaha GTS 1000 is my dream.

[@flaipies101]

cool!!! the best caferacer, No. 1 in the world

[@germi1]

This project proves how long winters are in Finland! 😜 Incredible build, all my respect to Aki!

[@Rendraco79]

"winter is coming" my summer child. (let's build something nice!) sorry but I have to write it. greetings!

[@RACER_TV]

@Le Germain Loool. Interesting perspective. Curiously, since I begin this Channel, this bike is the first project i present, that was built in Finland,

[@germi1]

@@RACER_TV hopefully more will come from our cold lands, winter is around the corner after all :)

[@michelKETZER]

Wunderschönes Motorrad und Respekt für die Handwerkskunst. Schön das es noch solche Mechaniker gibt. Danke Aki

[@juice.t.o.s]

He killed the game with that build.

[@shakyasingadhikary]

OMG!!!!!!!!!! What a build. Thank you racer tv for showing this type of art !

[@RACER_TV]

You are welcome my friend. My pleasure. Cheers.

[@lawrencekeating5571]

I love the morphing graphics that show the before and after. They really give a sense of how much was changed and the worked involved. They’re an excellent device in these custom build videos. 👍👍

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for your support and help. It is nice to have that kind of feedback. :) Cheers.

[@roninmantis7584]

I do like the blend of conventional and the unusual. Well done.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers.

[@trueblack6760]

Great work and engineering... Doesn't looks like the normal cafe-racer, but something more like Caffeine racer. And I love it!

[@RACER_TV]

Lol. Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.

[@mariussteenangell5262]

I LOVE this bike. I bought me a GTS last year, and i love it. This is a very rare and special bike, and alot of mc riders have never heard of it. Thank you for showing us this one.

[@RACER_TV]

Yes, very rare indeed. Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.

[@MOTOFLIXGARAGE]

Making a custom made bike out of an already strange bike itself requires lot of courage and Innovation

[@georgemcmillan9172]

For an amature builder, he certainly could teach others a thing or two! His solutions with the mechanical designs are brilliant! I see a bright future for him as a professional builder...

[@RACER_TV]

Indeed. Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.

[@nunessilva2162]

Holy Moley!!! That is just astonishing... I know it's just a bike, but man.... what a beauty... The vision boggles the mind... The final product is just amazing... a work of art if you ask me... And you can ride it!!! :-) Hell yeah!

[@RACER_TV]

Lol. Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Um abraço

[@xtremluck6260]

Sometimes it takes someone outside of the "Box" (like Aki Suokas) to show everyone inside the "Box" what is possible. You have to wonder if Aki`s father knew when Aki was exposed to motorcycles at 10 years old, would become a brilliant designer/builder when he grew up? Thank God for father's (lets not forget mothers to) and everyone else that exposes our youth around the world to the motorcycle environment. And as always, thank you Racer TV in presenting new boundaries that Aki was brave enough to venture into, raising the bar of possibility for those who dare.

[@RACER_TV]

Very nice words my dear Friend. Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective with all of Us. :) Cheers.

[@custommoto-magazine549]

What makes somebody a professional?! Is it the time he devoted to his profession or is it just the perfection he achieved even in his first project? What else would be better on this beauty?? He is absolutely a professional dude, no need to argue!! Well done Akki!💯

[@RACER_TV]

Good questions. Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.

[@custommoto-magazine549]

@@RACER_TV You are always welcome my best Cafe-Racer channel!!

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.

[@toxicmasculinity7870]

First bike I’ve ever seen using three piece wheels, man’s got some very good taste. And I like that he stuck with Yamaha’s signature theme color as well, bike is absolutely beautiful and truly an incredible work of art.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers

[@joephinejaze]

My favorite build on this channel by far.👍💯

[@RACER_TV]

:) Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers

[@pdfren5776]

Absolutely mind blowing to see those frame kinda 'floating' between the wheels

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.

[@brianglendenning1632]

Wow! I hope Aki is proud. That is clever and beautiful

[@CEKISBACKmetalTV]

This bike goes beyond the imagination.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.

[@Reverendos]

I will try to make myself understood. In the past, the motorcycles that they had in the past were customized. The spirit was to reform to run. Why not do the same with the bikes we have today? It's not classic. It is not conventional. It is not the pure. But the spirit, the essence, the soul, the purpose is the same. Reform to run, enjoy, feel alive. Dear Mr. Aki Soukas, I am impressed and excited. An excellent work, resolute, imaginative, professional. Another great video, Vito.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. You are right. This customizing thing, is something natural that is always happening along history. :) Cheers.

[@lionking2950]

What a build great never thought

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.

[@lionking2950]

@@RACER_TV cheers back 👍🏻🙂🍺

[@thedarkknight1971]

THAT'S ONE BEEEUUUUUUUUUUTIFUL bike.... Again, it makes sense to have a single sided swinger on the rear, but, what a work of art! Aki? You genius! 👌👌👌 😎🇬🇧

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked so much my friend. :) Cheers.

[@assarykmentti]

Hieno moottoripyörä, great bike! Kiitos Aki ja Racer TV, thx

[@uwegerold4647]

absolut top !!! einzigartige Idee und handwerkliche Umsetzung !!! ein dreifach hoch auf die Finnen !!

[@ziofanale3853]

Only one word. WOW!

[@TulioG]

This bike is amazing, one of the most impressive ones showed on this channel, it really adds something new to the more traditional cafe Racers approaches we usually see. Thanks for the great videos.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers.

[@infinityphotorob]

This is amazing. I remember seeing that alien bike in the showroom a million years ago. This is one of the coolest custom bikes I have ever seen.

[@davidnunezavalos5618]

Excelente proyecto mi amigo. Saludos desde Chihuahua, México

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Saludos.

[@alexlowchinovscy6677]

Best build I’ve seen in a very long time! Go ahead and place it at top 3 for 2022 best cafe racer!!! Awesome work…

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers.

[@ErenYeager-cl6ys]

Wow! Amazing project! Special one!

[@GALANAKIS74]

Amazing machine…….very very beautiful!!!

[@manosdleros]

BRAVO!, it's peace of art! BRAVO

[@mr.joyrideworldwide6659]

Very2 Impressive & Amazing custom work. Thanks for posting this bike video. Talented builder. The wheel project is really brilliant.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.

[@mr.joyrideworldwide6659]

@@RACER_TV from Malaysia

[@saintpiero8116]

Really nice. my jaw dropped when you said this was his first cafe project. Perfection. Amazing work AKi and keep it up.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.

[@aeror115]

It’s not just a motorcycle it’s definitely more!

[@RACER_TV]

Lol. Well said. Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.

[@orangeutan39]

Comparing to the stock version, this is the best work so far i saw. What a awesome motorcycle. Also incredible those wheels, especially the front one. And the colour fits perfectly to this result of great craftsmanship.

[@lukaszmura6328]

Wow what a bike love it 😍 2022 project of the year!!!!

[@Edanchot]

This has to be one of the top 10 of your channel!!! Impressive!!! 👍👍👍👍💓👍

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked so much my friend. :) Cheers.

[@Say_lesss]

cheers and thank's to Aki for such a piece of art

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.

[@lukasgarage956]

The view from the right side....just awesome

[@RACER_TV]

I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.

[@joaomaciel4927]

Linda de morrer ....perfeita parabéns mais um magnífico trabalho e video também, congrat's to the builder.

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado amigo pelo simpático comentário. :) Um abraço.

[@gamingmankind0221]

I love the voice I love cafe series...

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.

[@betoborba3329]

I’m impressed! This bike looks beautiful! The workmanship is impressive! Esta Mota e espetacular!

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado amigo. Fico contente que tenha gostado. :) Um abraço.

[@betoborba3329]

@@RACER_TV encontrei o teu canal a um ano atrás e depois de ver quase todos os teus vídeos não resisti tive que comprar uma Mota para fazer uma café racer! Obrigado pela inspiração!

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado amigo pelo simpático comentário. :) Um abraço.

[@sergio_el_maestro5388]

Incredible choice for the base of this project !! Congratulations for technical solutions !! Especially for the steering and the tank !!! 🎉

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.

[@CrusaderGeneral]

Amazing production and narration!

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.

[@larrylindsey1497]

Very bold taking this on. NICE!

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers.

[@slicersslicers5291]

What a machine! What an approach! Hell lots of a great job done! Very impressive build, love it!

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers.

[@sjohn499]

It might not satisfy my taste buds but this build wins hands down for complexity 💪

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.

[@siddegowda8226]

One man Army great job God bless you to your next project This wishes from 🇮🇳🙌👍

[@nogocux]

Impressive changes, and perfect looking rim's.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.

[@sergioruszin]

Дуже круто і дуже сміливо, повага до Акі!

[@nigelcopestake3618]

What an absolutely crazy machine, total awesome 👍👍👍

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers.

[@rideyourbike]

Congratulations! It's amazing customization. And, for me, even more surprising because the Yamaha GTS 1000 was one of my dream bikes. Thanks for your excellent work.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.

[@holgerklein9706]

Absolut Top , 1A , Thank you for sharing, 👍🇩🇪

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.

[@pablofranciscomelendeztole9725]

Esta máquina es una hermosura son motocicletas con diseños únicos con un refinamiento inigualable sus diseñadores tienen un gusto especial como siempre nos traes motocicletas hermosas gracias racer TV saludos desde México.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for your support. :) Saludos.

[@leszekwalczak4450]

I am sorry but after watching this project I couldn't leave just like that - I had to log in to my accout and add few words. In my opinion this is really amazing motorcycle. This suspensions, light style, the motobike looks awesome , good job, RACER TV - thanks for video !

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.

[@manxman8008]

Excellent design

[@vilaseviagens]

❤ dei por mim a imaginar o Aki sentado à frente da moto toda desmontada e a pensar, como vou fazer isto?😂 que grande projecto sim senhor🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@RACER_TV]

Loool. Olá Amigo António. Realmente ao ver a mota desmontada e com tanta tralha para esconder, deve ter sido um projecto mesmo difícil. :) Um abraço.

[@amjrpain919]

This brilliant young man could build this with a V-Max engine, and create my dream bike...

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

Brilliant!!! This absolutely is a work of art! The engineering required to accomplish the aggressive stance was phenomenal. The faring, tank, and seat are beautifully designed as well as the wheels. And, as always, thank you for Racer TV, the Café racers only choice! Hope all is well with you and your family! Ride safe my dear friend… cheers:)

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. Evrything is great. I hope the same from you. Thank you.:) Cheers.

[@steventeo7080]

What a fantastic job 😍👍 nice bro 👍☺️ respect

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.

[@ElingKuatSlamet1903]

Amazing...🔥 This is one of Yamaha's rarest bikes, and he's made it look so much better. The selection of the best cafe racer in this year will be very difficult. And I can't wait for it 😅

[@RACER_TV]

Very dificult indeed. Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers.

[@rayobrien4274]

what a fantastic build loved it well done to Aki 👏👏👏👏

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers.

[@elyon2966]

Come on, this is beyond cool !!!

[@danielb4600]

Wow wow wow! The details!

[@hammerdownfabrication]

Amazing bike and a great presentation of the build ! Great work ! engineering with style

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked all my friend. :) Cheers.

[@hammerdownfabrication]

@@RACER_TV this channel got me into cafes ,and all your videos were alot of inspiration for my build . I like how you show the amazing craftsmanship that regular people can achieve

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.

[@SquadraCorse]

That's just incredible - what an amazing project.

[@Rendraco79]

I'm just listening to a cyberpunk 2077 ost, meanwhile work. ...and then, in my y.t. playlist appears this video. (I have to stop clearly, and watch it all. no regrets.) A nice combination for me.Those sounds and images, matching almost perfectly. that bike, the love that can be perceived in such a craft. ...ooh! my greetings for such talented mechanic and artist. Mr. Aki. thank you for this excellent video, as usual. greetings from Colombia.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for your kind comment. I'm glad you liked so much. :) Saludos.

[@Marcus_Cordeiro]

Gosto de muitas marcas de moto, mas sem dúvida, a Yamaha sempre estará no topo da lista... e para entender isso, basta ver o vídeo

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado amigo por partilhar a sua opinião. :) Um abraço.

[@eduardoborges01]

É aquele ditado: quem ousa, vence, sensacional essa motocicleta, e parabéns pelo trabalho mais uma vez Victor, forte abraço.

[@RACER_TV]

Sem duvida. Obrigado amigo Eduardo por partilhar a sua opinião. :) Um abraço.

[@jakemartin4305]

Beautiful bike 😱

[@ballockybill2277]

Excellent ! Very overlooked machine ,

[@jmd4629]

Excellent!! Very well done !! Full Marks!!!!! Out standing!!!!!

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.

[@giftigerschwede3529]

What a beauty ❤

[@vensdtech9703]

definitely i will vote for this build.

[@talesofanasphaltjockey]

Incredible build !

[@stewarts8597]

stunning, absolute stunning

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers.

[@paullacey2999]

Simply stunning!I do admire the original GTS even though it failed in sales terms.Yamaha could do themselves a favour and look at this creation....

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.

[@AlexanderCB1982]

Its a piece of art. Thanks. Greetings from Spain.💪🏻🍺

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.

[@oliviolanza1933]

what an incredible build, truly unique

[@zankydk624]

What a masterpiece

[@brunoferreira463]

Moto lindíssima a muito que procurava um projeto café Racer deste modelo sem ser extravagante sempre imaginei como seria uma café Racer com este quadro/suspensão

[@RACER_TV]

Eu também sempre pensei o mesmo. Felizmente alguém conseguiu-o. Fico contente que tenha gostado. :) Um abraço.

[@ritz84man]

Awesome work on GTS 1000

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.

[@ritz84man]

@@RACER_TV from experience to excellent job

[@jalwatilonia6659]

Ab tak ka dekha hua best of the best 👍💯

[@marcbrasse747]

I rode the original yesterday and already fell in love with that. This lighter version would probably have made me come!👍😍

[@RACER_TV]

Lol. Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers.

[@neophobiagarage1845]

wow, awsome build 👍

[@RACER_TV]

I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.

[@subzerovader2200]

Holy majestic masterpiece... Yamaha should produce this bike. Call it Yamaha AKI. I will be the one who whill buy this bike !!!

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.

[@AjithKumar-uk1wq]

Can't get any better than this...

[@adrianaldueza]

It's a work of art. I bet it surpasses the Brutale 1000rr in terms of overall design. Such a stunning piece, top tier uniqueness overall!

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers.

[@Aランチ-d9m]

かっこいい！！ 完璧な仕事に拍手を送ります。👏

[@laitrantrong5945]

This is a work of art!!!

[@carlosgooglemaps94]

No doubt it's a stunning, amazing, incredible beautiful project!!! "but"😂, as a life long rider I need to have a feedback from my front wheel, with this set up it will be very hard to know what the front wheel is doing, (my humble opinion), great clip as always!!

[@RACER_TV]

Good point. According to the builder, riding this bike feels like a normal bike. And according to some reviews about the original GTS, the only advantage of this front suspension, is when you brake on corners, turning the bike more stable than the ones with conventional suspension. Thank you Carlos for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.

[@erikroy]

Wow, no words can describe this...

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.

[@TheJWC56RSA]

Excellent build!!!

[@스노우볼-r8h]

No doubtly, This should be 'The Best Cafe Racer of the Year 2022' It's a beautifully perfect monster. I mean it!^^

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers.

[@82danielrider]

It's completely possible fall in love with a machine!!!

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Saludos.