MUTT made headlines with the Japan limited-edition BENNYʼ S.LTD.× JAPAN GT-SR 250, inspired by one of its founders, custom builder Benny Thomas, and the second model has already appeared due to the great popularity of the Japan limited edition model. That is BENNY’S .LTD. ×JAPAN MUSHMAN 250 wearing a camouflage pattern. We also interviewed two of the founders.
MUTT Motorcycles JAPAN has added a special edition of the MUSHMAN 250, the BENNY’S. LTD. ×JAPAN MUSHMAN 250, and has started selling it in a limited edition of 20 units nationwide. The price is 749,100 yen, and delivery is scheduled for mid-March 2025 or later.
BENNY’S.LTD.× JAPAN MUSHMAN 250 is a special model that is further inspired by custom builder Benny Thomas, one of the founders of MUTT Motorcycles. This time, there is a special site, so please take a closer look.
Japan Limited Edition 2nd BENNY’S.LTD.×JAPAN MUSHMAN 250 Special Site
https://www.muttmotorcycles.jp/products/bennys-ltd-japan_mushman250
We interviewed Benny and Will.
ーPlease tell us how you spend your New Year’s and winter holidays in the UK.
Benny:
Happy New Year, Mutters (Mutt fans). The team at Mutt had a good rest over Christmas, and I was spending time with my family and working on my own bike projects.
May 2025 be a good year for you. And I hope that I will have a lot of time to ride my bike this year.
Will:
To the Mutt family in Japan, thank you again for this year. We hope you all had a relaxing time with friends and family.
I spent a lot of time with my family after work and drinking beer by the fireplace with friends. The weather was so bad that I couldn’t ride my bike, but I played a lot of guitar with my bandmates.
– Plans for 2025: What are MUTT’s main initiatives in 2025?
Benny:
We are working on new colour designs and the development of Euro 5+ DRK. A completely new model is also in the works. I can’t tell you much about it yet, but maybe Top Gear Japan will cover it exclusively.
Will:
We plan to expand the DRK and liquid cooling platform, introduce new models, and update the 2025 version of the classic air-cooled Mutt. We will also focus on internal system improvements, quality enhancements, and aftermarket parts.
ーImpressions of the first Japan limited model: The first Japan limited edition model was overwhelmingly well received, with some stores selling out on the day of the release date. The bold yellow livery was a challenging choice for MUTT, but what do you think resonated with fans in Japan?
Benny:
We are very happy that the first Japan limited edition model has been so well received. We are very satisfied with the response of our customers. The teamwork between Mutt U.K. and Mutt Japan allowed us to create a fresh and exciting design that retained Mutt’s character.
Will:
Custom models and special editions are at the heart of Mutt’s DNA. The audacity shown by Mutt Japan in these special editions in Japan is much more adventurous and wonderful than in Europe. I’m touched by the response and I love that Japan’s Mutters are so unique. I am looking forward to working on the development of the Japan limited edition in the future.
ーAbout the second Japan limited model: I heard that the second Japan limited model is based on the MUSHMAN. Can you tell us more about this model? And what are its distinguishing features?
Benny:
Mushman is one of my favorite models. Attention was paid to the details, such as the leather used for the rack straps of the tank and the stainless steel lock catcher on the front wheel. Exclusive to Japan, Mushman will use a special paint scheme that has never been seen before.
Will:
I love collecting vintage and military clothing, and I’m particularly attracted to camouflage. I’m very excited about this concept. The Mushman is one of my favorites of the air-cooled models, and I’m hoping to get this limited edition myself! It’s named after Steve McQueen’s alias “Harvey Mashman,” and when you add a camo print, it doesn’t get any cooler. Benny is in charge of the design, so I’ll leave the details to him.
– Target audience for the second model: What kind of customer do you think is the ideal customer base for this second Japan limited model?
Benny:
Anyone who is cool!
Will:
The people of Japan are very detail-oriented and understand the effort we put into our styling to update the classic British design. This bike is the culmination of that, so I think the ideal customer base is someone who is naturally cool and has an aesthetic eye for classic design and style. It’s a classic version of a custom bike, but you don’t have to go through the hassle of assembling it.
Message to fans in Japan: Please also let us know if possible about your plans to visit the Motorcycle Show in March.
Thank you to the Mutt family in Japan for your continued support. I love hearing from you and seeing how you’ve customized your bike. If you see so many of these amazing images shared on social media, you can see how happy they are.
I would like to attend the show again in March (if my schedule allows), but I would like to meet more people and see more of Japan. Please stop by the venue and talk to us. If it’s a beer, I’ll treat you!
Will and Benny closed with a typical British joke about beer lovers. Let’s hope to see you at the motorcycle show in March.
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