Shed Motorcycles
Founded by Spanish expat Alberto Benito in Providence, USA, Shed Motorcycles was born from passion and ingenuity.
United States
If you are looking for custom motorcycle builders in the United States, you are stepping into the birthplace of modern custom culture. The workshops listed here span the breadth of the US scene, from California’s sun-soaked chopper garages to East Coast fabrication shops and Midwest performance specialists. Whether you are commissioning a stripped-back bobber, a long-fork chopper, or a performance-led tracker, this category brings together builders who define what custom motorcycling means in America.
To understand the US custom scene, you have to start with returning servicemen after World War II. Surplus Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycle bikes became the foundation for early bobbers. Riders cut them down for speed and simplicity, removing anything that did not serve a purpose. That same instinct still shapes the scene today. Function first, style second, even if the end result looks like rolling artwork.
Of course, it did not stay understated for long. By the 1960s and 70s, the American chopper had taken on a life of its own. Extended forks, peanut tanks, high sissy bars, and wild paintwork turned motorcycles into statements of identity. That influence still runs deep. Even now, many US builders draw a clear line back to that era, whether they are building traditional rigid choppers or tighter, performance-focused club-style machines.
At the same time, the United States has played a major role in shaping the so-called new wave custom movement. Over the past two decades, builders have embraced café racers, scramblers, and flat-track-inspired machines, often using Japanese and European donors alongside Harley platforms. You will find everything from clean, minimalist builds designed for city riding to aggressive performance customs with upgraded suspension, brakes, and engine tuning that genuinely reward a hard ride.
What sets the US apart is its sheer range.
Regional differences are part of the character. West Coast builds often lean into surf and desert influences, while East Coast machines tend to be more compact and urban. Head inland and you will find a strong flat-track and hooligan influence shaping both aesthetics and performance.
There is also a level of freedom that encourages experimentation. Regulations vary by state and are generally less restrictive than in Europe, allowing builders to push further with frame geometry, stance and overall design. The result is a scene that feels less constrained and more expressive, for better or worse, depending on your taste.
So what will you find here? A curated list of custom motorcycle builders across the United States, capable of delivering everything from traditional choppers and bobbers to modern café racers, scramblers and one-off commissions. If you are looking to commission a build, this is where you will find workshops that capture the scale, attitude, and diversity of American custom culture.
Xcrambler Cycles (USA)
Xcrambler Cycles in Miami, Florida, are a team of dedicated engineers, designers and bike builders. With a wealth of experience, this workshop undertakes
Kraus Motor Co.
Every machine that rolls out of the Kraus shop is designed with attention to personal detail, engineered to perform, and built with precision and excellence.
Lossa Engineering
Lossa Engineering, specialises in building custom vintage bikes, suitable for everyday use, road racing or even simply to be displayed as museum pieces. Lossa’s design approach,
Benjies Cafe Racer
At Benjies Cafe Racer (BCR), the bikes they start off with, are vintage bikes that probably aren’t seen by a great many people; partly because the previous
Analog Motorcycles
Analog Motorcycles was founded by Tony Prust, in 2008 out of passion, principal, and necessity. Combining and applying skills from his past careers.