Triumph Originals - Canada
Custom Workshop: Motos Illimitées
Model: Scambler 1200 XE
Team Leader: Pascal Lauzon
“The goal was to take this icon to another level where no one expected it to go.”
Inspired by a lifelong passion for motocross and off-road riding, this custom Scrambler reimagines the platform as a modern big-displacement supermoto rather than a traditional adventure motorcycle.
Drawing design inspiration from the TF 250-E, the build incorporates its aggressive off-road styling into the Scrambler’s chassis to create a machine that is both purposeful and distinctive. Seventeen-inch Thruxton RS wheels, Moto-Master wave brake discs, and a custom Zard dual-silencer exhaust system enhance its supermoto character, while a series of carefully integrated modifications contribute to a cleaner, more minimalist appearance. The front indicators are neatly housed within the radiator shrouds, the instrument cluster and ignition have been repositioned, and the rear lighting is discreetly concealed beneath the rear fender alongside the license plate bracket.
Complementing the bike’s performance-focused stance are MX-style footpegs and a striking custom graphics package featuring a unique lace-inspired design. While many Scrambler customs lean towards rally or round-the-world adventure themes, this project takes a different direction, paying homage to the era when supermotos were at their peak and riders transformed dual-sport motorcycles into lightweight, agile street-focused machines.
The result is a bold and nostalgic interpretation of the Scrambler, blending contemporary craftsmanship with the raw energy and rebellious spirit that defined a generation of supermoto culture.
Pascal Lauzon’s passion for Triumph started early. Growing up in the motocross world, the first seed of customisation was planted with a 1970 Tiger 500. Now, he works out of Motos Illimitées in the suburbs of Montreal, Canada – and has been customising motorcycles for over 15 years with an unwavering pursuit of perfection.
In the workshop, you never quite know what you'll walk into... Some days it’s coloured with French rap, other days alternative punk. Some builds are simple, and others are completely crazy. Whatever it is, Lauzon’s work is based on feeling – what drives him in the moment is what shapes the bike, the music, everything.
Lauzon’s motto: "Stop compromising, start customising." And the 2026 brief gave him the room to do exactly that, with a clear idea in his mind – to push the Scrambler icon somewhere no one expected it to go. Lauzon describes the build itself as chaos, but the finish is where it all comes back into focus. Unsurprisingly, it's his favourite part of the process – the moment he finds out whether the bike in front of him matches the one that’s been in his head all along.
Q&A
What draws you to customising Triumph Motorcycles?
What really draws me in is seeing the final result of an idea, whether it’s something simple or completely crazy.
How would you describe your approach to custom bike building?
My approach is more about feeling in the moment. I observe what’s going on around me, but it’s really how I feel that drives my ideas.
What influences and inspirations shape your design and craftsmanship?
I like what’s being done all over the world, but I especially admire builds from Japan and their pursuit of perfection, where everything can be handmade. I also grew up in the motocross world, which might explain my obsession with spoke wheels.
What are the key ideas behind your custom Scrambler for this competition?
The goal was to take this icon to another level where no one expected it to go.
What’s your favourite part of the build process, and why?
The finishing stage, because that’s when you really see if it matches what I had in mind – and everything has to be perfect. During the build, I have a clear vision, but it can be chaos in my head, so yes, I’d say the fi nishing. Being able to work on projects like this lets me do my thing – and seeing the reactions when people fi nally understand where I was going is my way of showing how far I can push things.
Is there a golden rule you always stick to when building a custom bike?
Stop compromising, start customising.
