Crunching the numbers to pick the 10 best custom motorcycles of the year is a headache. But picking my personal favorites is even harder?especially when you consider the caliber of the machines that we regularly feature.
As has become my process, I start with a short list of 30 to 40 bikes, then spend a few days whittling that down to a manageable size. To level the playing field, any bikes that are already highlighted in our ranked Top 10 are eliminated, and the remaining candidates are shuffled into a final selection.
Each one of these custom motorcycles stood out for its craftsmanship, creativity, and overall ability to make jaws drop. They’re listed in alphabetical order by the builder or workshop’s name. Dive in, and feel free to yell at me in the comments if you think that I missed the mark.
Honda Fireblade ‘Morlaco’ by Bottpower Given David Sanchez’s extensive background as a top-tier motorcycle racing engineer, it’s little wonder that the motorcycles from his workshop, Bottpower, look so brashly purposeful. But this Honda CBR954RR Fireblade-powered sportbike is extreme even by Bottpower’s standards.
David dreamed up the ferocious Fireblade 21 years ago, envisioning a bike with a trellis frame, a unique front suspension system, and an exposed airbox and fuel tank. Using just the engine, wheels, and swingarm from a brand new ‘Blade, he and Bottpower co-founder, Hugo van Waaijen, got as far as building the rolling cha...