Back in 2002, at a time when networks were real suckers for custom motorcycle shops and their exploits, Discovery Channel launched a show called Biker Build-Off. Unlike the other shows of the time, ...

One of the best aspects of hand-built bikes is the attention to detail that creators put into their products. Smaller-scale production allows frame builders more freedom and flexibility to customize ...

There is no questioning the dominance of Harley-Davidson motorcycles in the custom industry. The name of the Milwaukee behemoth is present in a vast majority of custom motorcycles, either because it ...

DeWalt recently commissioned the creation of a custom motorcycle that was designed to represent the brand during a company event. The tool manufacturer makes a few products aimed at general automotive ...

If you’re a custom motorcycle builder and there’s one event where you fantasize about showcasing your build, it has to be Japan’s Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show. It’s the crème de la crème of custom ...

Luke started working as a Freelance Writer for HotCars in 2020. After three years, he moved to a more permanent role with the TopSpeed motorcycle content team as a Journalist. Unlike cars, all ...

Check out a photo gallery of some of the most eye-catching custom painted bikes at the 2026 Sea Otter Classic.

New England, and the Boston area in general, has a huge history and lineage when it comes to making bicycles. Manufacturing of high-end, custom bikes continues, and business has never been better for ...

Waterjet cutting is increasingly used by custom motorcycle builders who need exact shapes without heat-related distortion. Combining creativity with precision fabrication, it enables complex parts ...

TJ started writing for TopSpeed in 2015, but has been writing on motorcycle and automotive topics since 2009 for outlets such as eHow, eHowNow, and MotorTrend subsidiaries. He is certified to work on ...