Brazilian Triumph Wins World Customization Title

Written by Ruth Rodrigues

Published on 27/08/2025 at 20:52

A Triumph brasileira “Gaijin”, customização da Speed Twin 1200 feita em São Paulo, venceu o concurso global Triumph Originals 2025, exaltando o artesanato e identidade nacional. Imagem: Divulgação

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The Brazilian Triumph “Gaijin”, a Customization of the Speed Twin 1200 Made in São Paulo, Won the Global Triumph Originals 2025 Contest, Celebrating Craftsmanship and National Identity.

The São Paulo workshop Shibuya Garage won the global Triumph Originals 2025 contest with the custom motorcycle Gaijin, built on the base of the Speed Twin 1200, marking a renewing achievement for the Brazilian Triumph.

The victory, announced at the international contest that celebrates customization with identity, was consolidated by both popular vote and the technical jury, which highlighted the refined design and impeccable craftsmanship.

The project is a subtle tribute to driver Ayrton Senna and Brazil, featuring a scaly paint job, redesigned tail, and a balance between elegance and British tradition.

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Brazilian Triumph with a National Soul

The name Gaijin, a Japanese term for “foreigner”, reflects the mix of cultures present in the customization.

The bike features handmade paint inspired by café racers, a tank with a hand-sculpted crease, redesigned tail, and suspension adjusted to convey movement even when stationary.

The Brazilian Triumph “Gaijin”, a customization of the Speed Twin 1200 made in São Paulo, won the global Triumph Originals 2025 contest, celebrating craftsmanship and national identity. Image: Disclosure

The proposal to integrate Brazilian cultural references into the classic British DNA was a globally recognized differentiator.

Global Victory and Recognition of the Brazilian Triumph

The Brazilian Triumph Gaijin not only made it to the top five finalists of the Triumph Originals 2025, but emerged as the winner.

The jury, composed of experts such as Kengo Kimura (Japan), Quique Berna (Spain), and Steve Sargent (United Kingdom), praised the high level of detail and coherence of the motorcycle.

In addition to the main title, the Gaijin received the Excellence in Craftsmanship Award for its exceptional finish.

British Originality with Local Expression

The theme of the contest — “Icons of British Originality” — invited teams to reinterpret models from the Bonneville line, with freedom for creation.

The Brazilian Triumph Gaijin stood out for its unique identity, building almost 90% of the motorcycle manually, with singular design and refined finish.

The result brought visibility to national customization and expanded the creative potential of the sector.

Impact of the Victory for Brazil

The triumph of the Brazilian Triumph is not just an artistic victory, but a symbolic one: it reaffirms the talent of national workshops and expands Brazil’s creative presence in the international scene.

Until then, the awards were dominated by European and Asian studios, and now the country stands out.

This project, signed by Teydi Deguchi, founder of Shibuya Garage, serves as inspiration for enthusiasts all over Brazil.

What Makes the Gaijin Unique?

Aspect	Highlights
Appearance	Café racer with scale paint, reworked tail, and sculpted tank
Cultural Originality	Map of Brazil and tributes to Ayrton Senna integrated into the design
Artisanal Work	About 90% of the customization was manual
Recognition	Winner of the Triumph Originals 2025 and craftsmanship award
National Representation	Only project from Latin America among the five finalists

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Brazilian Triumph Wins World Customization Title

The Brazilian Triumph “Gaijin”, a Customization of the Speed Twin 1200 Made in São Paulo, Won the Global Triumph Originals 2025 Contest, Celebrating Craftsmanship and National Identity.

Brazilian Triumph with a National Soul

Global Victory and Recognition of the Brazilian Triumph

British Originality with Local Expression

Impact of the Victory for Brazil

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Brazilian Triumph Wins World Customization Title

The Brazilian Triumph “Gaijin”, a Customization of the Speed Twin 1200 Made in São Paulo, Won the Global Triumph Originals 2025 Contest, Celebrating Craftsmanship and National Identity.

Brazilian Triumph with a National Soul

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