Ed Turner is one of Europe?s most extreme custom workshops. Owner Karl Renoult has a very clear and unapologetic vision: he builds each bike with ?the sole purpose of giving it character and attitude.?
This is Renoult?s most outré creation yet, a Kawasaki Z1000ST heavy on biblical references and christened Ezechiel 21, ‘The Sword.’

The Z1000ST is interesting enough in its own right?35 years ago, it was Kawasaki?s first shaft-drive motorcycle, and pumped out a solid 93 horses. But it was also a little staid. And that?s like a red rag to a bull for Renoult.
The project was commissioned by Grégoire, a man counting his blessings after surviving the November 2015 attacks in Paris.

?He decided that his dreams had to be achieved in his lifetime,? says Renoult. ?After two or three phone calls, we had the outline of the project.? Grégoire wanted a machine with a powerful-looking frame, a springer front end, and beautiful finishes. The Z1000ST was chosen, largely for its powerful engine?this allowed Renoult to devote most of the budget (?not crazy, but comfortable?) to the design.

The chassis took shape rapidly, with a sleeker profile at the back. But Renoult resisted the temptation to mess too much with the stock wheels: ?I find them pretty cool when polished and adapted to the CBR forks.?
The Honda forks have been ?emptied and springerized? using custom dampers built by Shaft Racing. It?s a most unusual setup; the suspension duties have been moved from the f...