The local custom motorcycle culture was once again celebrated at Kustomanila 2025!
Yamaha Motor Philippines presented Kustomanila 2025: A Tradition of Art, Passion, and Custom Culture. Held on May 24 and 25 at the Filinvest Tent in Alabang, this year’s event showcased some of the Philippines’ most stunning and striking builds. It brought together up-and-coming custom garages, industry pioneers, and international custom builders, including five daring builders who vied for the title of best custom Yamaha PG-1 in the Yamaha PG-1 Biker Build-off!
Photo: Gizelle Caoile
Photo: Gizelle Caoile
From city streets to outdoor light terrain, its proven reliability, versatility, and adaptability are what riders love about the Yamaha PG-1! It embodies everything an adventurer seeks in a travel companion: a lightweight design, robust power, appealing aesthetics, comfort, and efficiency. Attendees at KustoManila 2025 even had the chance to test ride the Yamaha PG-1 themselves, experiencing its capabilities firsthand. Beyond its inherent qualities, the builders at the event remarkably exhibited the endless possibilities of customization and modification it offers its owners.
Photos: Gizelle Caoile
Photo: Gizelle Caoile
The Yamaha PG-1 Biker Build-off contenders included Laguna’s No Name Garage, Quezon City’s Club Makina Custom Garage, Bulacan’s HB Customs, Manila’s 1008 Moto Garage, and Pangasinan’s Motoyaki Customs. They were challenged to customize a Yamaha PG-1 that revealed their passion for outdoor adventure, amplifying the motorcycle’s known quality as a unique outdoor companion, while maintaining its purpose and rideability. While their custom Yamaha PG-1 builds all stole the spotlight at the event, only one was ultimately crowned the Yamaha PG-1 Biker Build-off champion!
Photos: Gizelle Caoile
Photos: Gizelle Caoile
After much deliberation among the builders, the competition boiled down to the top two contenders: Manila’s 1008 Moto Garage and Pangasinan’s Motoyaki Customs.
Photo: Gizelle Caoile
Photo: Gizelle Caoile
In the end, Motoyaki Customs from Pangasinan bagged the championship title—a win that surprised no one in the enthusiastic crowd. Their custom Yamaha PG-1 was a complete and innovative transformation, bringing their unique brand and personality to life in the final product. The builder stated his preference for reworking existing parts rather than discarding them. He even personally handled the wirings, which included making the PG-1 logo light up! This meticulous approach meant almost every component, from front to rear, was either replaced or cleverly integrated for a stunning new look that truly made his build stand out.
Photos: Gizelle Caoile
Photos: Gizelle Caoile
The Yamaha PG-1 Biker Build-off victory by Motoyaki Customs solidified the Yamaha PG-1’s appeal as an adventurous canvas, pushing the boundaries of custom motorcycle artistry. Motoyaki’s meticulous and stylish transformation of the Yamaha PG-1 isn’t just a win; it’s a new standard that will inspire future builders. What new ideas for custom bikes does this championship design spark in you? Let us know in the comments!
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