The tenth running of the Malle Mile is in the books, and from what we’ve heard, it was one for the ages. Scores of motorcycle nuts descended upon the regal grounds of Grimsthorpe Estate for a weekend of dust, gasoline, and grins.
In between the chaos, a curated selection of custom, vintage, and rare motorcycles lined the courtyard of Grimsthorpe Castle, as part of the first official Malle Mile Custom Build Challenge. Prizes were awarded in various categories on the day, barring one?the Bike EXIF People’s Choice. And that’s where you come in.

We’ve narrowed the selection down to just 10 machines, listed below in no particular order. Peruse these fine machines at your leisure?but when you’re done, sound off in the comments with your favorites. Once we’ve scrubbed the comments section, polled our social media channels, and argued amongst ourselves, we’ll announce the official Malle Mile Custom Build Challenge Bike EXIF People’s Choice winner.

Andrew Stevens’ 1923 AJS Model D Even though Andrew J. Steven?s AJS Model D is 100 years old, it still knows how to party. Built in 1923, the bike has never been restored and rocked up to the Malle Rally exactly like this?100 year-old patina and all.
The AJS Model D went through a few iterations both before and after WWI, with the 50-degree V-twin engine starting at 648 cc and producing a mind-bending 6 hp.

Andrew?s Model D is a later, post-WWI version of the bike, so it has a ...