Those of you who read my stuff would know that I'm sort of like RideApart’s resident Southeast Asian correspondent. Think of me as a window into a part of the motorcycling world many riders never see, let alone ride in. Out here, motorcycles aren’t weekend toys or lifestyle statements. They’re everyday tools. And in that ecosystem, small, simple bikes aren't just appliances. They're legit fun machines with soul and character.
That’s exactly why the Yamaha PG-1 exists, and why it’s my 2025 Editor’s Choice.
On paper, the PG-1 shouldn’t work in 2025. It’s small, slow, simple, and unapologetically old-school in a motorcycle world obsessed with ride modes, screens, and spec-sheet flexing. And yet, the more time I spend with it, the more convinced I am that Yamaha nailed something genuinely special.
