Harley-Davidson® today unveils the six builds competing in its new Creators Custom Clash, a European competition celebrating the brand’s custom culture through fresh creative perspectives.
At the heart of the competition are content creators from across Europe, each going head-to-head in the ultimate custom build-off. Partnering with their local authorised Harley-Davidson dealerships, each creator has transformed a stock Harley-Davidson motorcycle into a unique, fully realised dream build competing for the title of overall winner.
Throughout the build process, creators have documented their journeys across social channels, offering fans exclusive behind-the-scenes access from concept to completion.
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THE BUILDS
France – Eskyas x Macadam Moto | Street Bob®
Eskyas delivers a restrained, evolution-led interpretation of the Street Bob, enhancing its raw character without overworking the base bike. A custom low, narrow handlebar with bespoke cabling, lowered suspension (-20 mm rear / -5 mm front), and a wider 180 mm rear tyre sharpen both stance and handling. Redline detailing, Kellerman ATTO micro indicators, a Screamin’ Eagle® Extreme Circle air cleaner, and a Jekill & Hyde electronically controlled exhaust add precision and performance, while bespoke hand-finished artwork completes the build. A clean, purposeful custom focused on rideability and refinement.
Italy – Jack NBC | Breakout®
Jack NBC takes a bold, performance-driven approach to the Breakout®, combining aggressive styling with a contemporary creative edge. Building on his experience customising Harley-Davidson motorcycles, this project introduces sharper visual contrasts and upgraded components designed to elevate both presence and riding dynamics—his most ambitious build to date.
Spain – Javier Gallardo | Low Rider®
This Low Rider, named “Nómada”, is a modern chopper rooted in freedom, exploration, and personal expression. Defined by oversized multi-spoke wheels and a stretched, commanding stance, the build combines 1970s-inspired paintwork with glitter finishes and heritage colours. A Jekill & Hyde exhaust system delivers a blend of classic tone and modern functionality, while the overall design prioritises fluidity, movement, and connection to the road, creating a machine as reflective as it is functional.
United Kingdom – Miles Langford | Street Bob®
Tattoo artist Miles Langford translates his craft into a performance-led Clubsport built Street Bob, combining aggressive stance with precision detailing. Screamin’ Eagle® x Öhlins suspension, wider tyres, Arlen Ness Big Brake discs, and a prototype Jekill & Hyde 2-into-1 exhaust deliver both presence and capability, while Kraus handlebars and BMX-style grips reflect his early influences. Styling blends function and artistry, with lightened fenders, a refined braced swingarm, and a Harley-Davidson fairing, balanced by long-distance comfort. The custom paintwork, metalflake flames over gold-leaf stripes, pays tribute to Chester Bennington, the late frontman of Linkin Park, brought together with intricate details throughout for a deeply personal, high-performance build.
The Netherlands – Arjan van den Boom | Street Bob®
Ironwood Custom Motorcycles founder Arjan van den Boom reimagines the Street Bob with a rugged, scrambler-inspired stance. Raised suspension, a chain conversion, and Pirelli MT60 RS tyres create a compact, aggressive profile, while premium components, including a Screamin’ Eagle Vortex intake and Vance & Hines Upsweep exhaust, enhance performance. Finished in bold Ruby Stone Red, “Pink Savage” pairs raw mechanical presence with a refined, unexpected visual identity.
Germany – Pia Tillmann, Zicco Banach & Angelo Carlucci | Breakout®
This three-creator collaboration delivers a highly expressive Breakout, combining multiple creative influences into a cohesive final build. Purple flame graphics, chrome detailing, and a grey leopard-print seat with purple stitching create strong visual contrast, while a tall sissy bar enhances both form and function. A Jekill & Hyde exhaust ensures a distinctive soundtrack, completing a build that blends classic custom cues with contemporary attitude.
All six custom builds are now live and available to view at:
https://h-dcustomgallery.com/gb/en/creators-custom-clash
Public voting is open until September 10th, 2026. The competition will culminate at European Bike Week in Faaker See, Austria (8th–13th September 2026), where all six motorcycles will be showcased together for the first time. The final winner will be determined by a combination of expert jury scoring and public vote. The prize, the winning creator will take home their custom-built Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
With Creators Custom Clash, Harley-Davidson continues to champion creativity, individuality, and hands-on craftsmanship, proving once again that custom culture isn’t a trend, it’s part of the brand’s DNA.
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Original post on modernclassicbikes.co.uk and published by Frank Duggan. Frank is the Founder and Editor of Modern Classic Motorcycle News, an independent motorcycle publication covering modern classic motorcycles, roadsters, scramblers, cruisers, electric motorcycles and the wider motorcycle industry.
