Custom Bobbers: Details of motorcycle workshops and bike builders that have expertise in building vintage, classic, neo-retro, and custom bobber motorcycles. Since the inception of the stripped-back custom Bobber (bob-job motorcycle) in the 1930s, the bobber has evolved into a distinct custom style.
While each and every bobber has its own unique finish, everything from the murdered-out to gleaming chrome jobs, slim refined European twins or muscular American big-V-twins, the silhouette of the custom bobber remains (for the most part) immediately recognisable.
With a more aggressive stance than a cruiser, yet more laid back than a café racer, custom bobbers remain infinitely appealing.
From its workshop in East Putney, London, Dirty Cats Motorcycles builds sublime, custom Harley-Davidson and Triumph motorcycles. It’s a focus that reflects a genuine zeal for both platforms, seen in the way Fil, Andre and AK discuss the machines they create and the marques.
Kevil’s Speed Shop is a widely admired UK custom bike builder and a flagbearer of New Wave Customs. At the centre of it all is Kevin Hill, a lifelong custom builder in the truest sense.
Redmax Speedshop has been a cornerstone of the British custom motorcycle scene for decades. Based in Devon, the ‘shop has grown into one of the UK’s most respected flat tracker and cafe racer specialists.
Based in Twickenham, London, Revel Custom Motorcycles emerged from the 2020 lockdown. While at first glance, that might seem like an unusual origin story. Retrospectively, it’s perfectly
Krazy Horse Customs has been firmly ensconced in the UK custom motorcycle scene for the better part of three decades. During this period, the workshop has earned the respect and loyalty of riders and petrol heads alike.
Old Empire Motorcycles operates out of a Norfolk workshop aptly named the House of Assembly. It’s a building in which uniquely refined motorcycles are built.For riders who want a machine that feels rooted in something real, Old Empire Motorcycles is one of the more compelling workshops operating in Britain today.
Thornton Hundred Motorcycles is redefining the custom bobber motorcycle. Founded by Jody Millhouse, the workshop combines 3D modelling and FEA stress analysis with a raw, “Ton-Up Boy” ethos to transform modern Triumphs into aggressive, one-of-a-kind performance masterpieces.
Newmarket Motorcycle Co. (NMC) is a magnet for riders seeking exceptional custom motorcycle builds and expert service.
Tamarit Motorcycles is a Triumph motorcycle transformation company with 100% Spanish DNA. In less than two years, Tamarit has become one of the market leaders of Triumph motorcycle customisation.
White Collar Bike is a boutique custom motorcycle workshop in Bandung, Indonesia. The shop’s founder and industrial designer, Ram Ram Januar, uses advanced techniques and expert craftsmanship to build world-renowned bikes
ROA Motorcycles is a Madrid-based custom shop founded in 2014 by architect and industrial designer Jaime Fenwick,
In the idyllic English countryside, on a farm just north of London, you’ll find an extraordinary custom workshop; Lions Den Motorcycles. Maybe it’s the unusual location or
