Harley-Davidson has officially presented the 6 finalist motorcycles of the Creators Custom Clasha new European competition in which different creators have transformed the brand’s standard models into completely unique preparations. The project not only seeks to find the most spectacular custom, but also to bring the entire creative process closer to the public, since the participants have documented the evolution of their motorcycles through social networks, from the first sketches to the final result.
Each participant has worked alongside an official dealer of Harley-Davidson in their country to reinterpret a model from the current range with total creative freedom, respecting only the identity of the original motorcycle.
Spain bet on one Lowrider inspired by the spirit of the 70s. The Spanish representation is carried out by Javier Gallardowho has named his creation “Nomadic«. Its starting point has been a Harley-Davidson Low Rider converted into a chopper with modern lines, but with a clear inspiration in the classic preparations of the seventies.
The large multi-spoke wheels, the elongated silhouette and a decoration that recovers colors and finishes typical of the time seek to convey the idea of freedom and adventure that has always accompanied this type of motorcycle. The set is completed with an exhaust Jekill & Hyde that maintains traditional aesthetics without giving up modern solutions.
France reinterprets the Street Bob. From France comes the project Eskyas next to the dealer Macadam Motoa preparation that aims to enhance the original character of the Street Bob without completely transforming it.
The modifications include a new lower and narrower handlebar, a lowered suspension, a larger section rear tire, an air filter Screamin’ Eagle and an electronic exhaust system Jekill & Hyde. The hand-painted decoration finishes reinforcing a clean and elegant image.
Italy seeks the balance between design and performance. The Italian Jack NBC has chosen one Harley-Davidson Breakout as a basis to develop its most ambitious project to date.
Its proposal combines a much more aggressive aesthetic with improvements aimed at dynamic behavior, demonstrating that a custom preparation can also pursue better performance without losing personality.
United Kingdom honors Chester Bennington. One of the most striking proposals comes from the UK from the tattoo artist Miles Langford. His Street Bob adopt a style Clubsport very marked, with a significant update to the suspensions, brakes and tires, in addition to a specific exhaust and numerous components aimed at improving driving.
One of the most personal elements of the project is its decoration, inspired by Chester Benningtonthe unforgettable vocalist of Linkin Parkwith striking metallic flames on a gold base.
Hollanda Street Bob converted into a scrambler. The Dutch Arjan van den Boomfounder of Ironwood Custom Motorcycleshas taken the Street Bob into a completely different territory.
His “Pink Savage» adopts a scrambler aesthetic thanks to a raised suspension, secondary chain transmission, tires Pirelli MT60 RS and various high-performance components such as the intake Screamin’ Eagle Vortex or an escape Vance & Hines high output. All this is finished off with a striking finish Ruby Stone Red.
Germany bet on teamwork. The German proposal also starts from a Breakoutalthough in this case the project has been developed jointly by Pia Tillman, Zicco Banach and Angelo Carlucci.
Its preparation mixes classic elements of custom culture with much more current details. The purple flames on the body, the abundant chrome, a gray seat with leopard print and a large backrest stand out, giving the whole a very characteristic appearance.
The public will also decide the winner of the Creators Custom Clash
One of the most interesting aspects of Creators Custom Clash is that the fans will have a decisive role. Public voting will remain open until September 10, 2026 and will be combined with the evaluation of a specialized jury to choose the winner.
The 6 machines will meet for the first time during the European Bike Weekwhich will be held in September in Faak am See (Austria), where they can be seen together before the final result is known. As a reward, the winning creator will not only receive recognition from the custom community, but will also take home their own Harley-Davidson personalized with which you have participated in the contest.
