HARLEY-DAVIDSON REVEALS CREATORS CUSTOM CLASH BUILDS
European creators go head-to-head in the ultimate custom build-off as public voting opens
OXFORD, UNITED KINGDOM – 23 June 2026 – 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.
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 10, 2026. The competition will culminate at European Bike Week in Faaker See, Austria (8–13 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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Company Background
Since 1903, Harley-Davidson has defined motorcycle culture by delivering a motorcycle lifestyle with distinctive and customizable motorcycles, parts & accessories, experiences, riding gear and apparel. What We Make: The World’s Best Motorcycles. Period. Who We Serve: Motorcycle Riders Worldwide. Why We Do It: To Protect and Grow Motorcycle Culture. What We Stand For: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company of Harley-Davidson Motor Company and has a controlling interest in Harley-Davidson Financial Services and LiveWire Group, Inc. Harley-Davidson Financial Services provides financing, insurance and other programs to help get riders on the road. LiveWire is committed to developing the technology of the future and investing in the capabilities needed to lead the transformation of motorsports. Learn more at harley-davidson.com.
