The most famous Kuwahara is the BMX ridden across the face of the moon by Elliot in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, but there is far more to the brand and catalog. This 1993 Marten model MTB has been repurposed into a dirt drop all-season tourer.
While this may be a ‘how-you-find-them’ post, this is one modern classic you’d rather hope to find. Kuwahara will perpetually be remembered for their BMX bikes, particularly one model that transported a young man named Elliot and his extra-terrestrial companion. Their road and mountain bikes also enjoyed great success, albeit off-screen.
One of Australia’s premier design resources, INFRONT, is readying itself for a major re-branding. It’s only one of the many projects Justin Fox has instigated…
