The mid-year mark is usually when the custom scene catches its second wind, but June 2025 was a full-blown gale. We saw a Best of Show winner return to the spotlight after a six-year hiatus, a Ducati Scrambler that found its soul through Japanese geometry, and a Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 that went full 90s supermoto.
In this edition of Flashback Friday, we’re revisiting the machines that dominated our desktop wallpapers last year. Whether it’s the intricate metalwork of Fukuoka or the aggressive carbon fiber lines of Taipei, these ten builds represent a global masterclass in the 'Way of the Custom.' Here are the Top 10 Customs of June 2025
1. Harley Electra Glide Bobber by Kid Custom Factory
Shintaro Kido might fly under the radar in Fukuoka, but his ‘Chester’ bobber, named after a historic English town, is impossible to ignore once you get close. Starting with a 1979 Harley-Davidson FLH Electra Glide, Kido-san performed a hardtail conversion, shortening the wheelbase by an inch to perfect the stance. The 35 mm FX forks were shaved on a lathe and tucked into a custom top yoke, mimicking the elegance of vintage Ceriani racing gear.
The bodywork is a practice in subtle ‘English town’ refinement. The fuel tank riffs on the iconic Sportster shape but features a recessed leather top panel and tapered edges that wrap around the frame rail. Even the wood-accented jockey shift lever was a labor of love; Kido-san actually studied traditional knife-making techniques to ensure the handle felt authentic in the rider's hand.
Rounding out the build is a lush green metal-flake paint job by Makoto at FFF and an oval split tank under the seat that hides the oil and electronics. It’s a gentleman’s bobber that balances the raw vibration of a Shovelhead with the poise of a concours classic. [MORE]
2. Ducati Scrambler 1100 by Wedge Motorcycle
Takashi Nihira of Wedge Motorcycle isn't one for off-the-shelf solutions. When tasked with building a café racer for a client who loves European sports cars, he bypassed the usual suspects and picked the often-overlooked Ducati Scrambler 1100 Sport Pro. Nihira-san’s vision was to make the trellis frame the star, which meant discarding the bulky stock tank for a multi-piece aluminum unit that sits inside the frame spars.
The geometry here is flawless. Takashi rebuilt the subframe as a trellis structure that mirrors the front half of the bike, creating parallel lines that run from the steering neck to the swingarm. To keep the performance as sharp as the aesthetics, he fitted Rotobox carbon fiber wheels and upgraded the Brembo calipers.
The detail work is equally obsessive. The stock dashboard was stripped and hidden under the seat to make room for a tiny Motogadget speedo on the top yoke. Finished in a sophisticated teal with a heavily modified Leo Vince muffler, this is the Scrambler 1100 as it always should have been. [MORE]
3. ‘Bennu’ Harley Shovelhead by Asterisk Custom Works
After a six-year burnout following his legendary Jenny Lind build, Hideki Hoshikawa returned to the Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show with Bennu. Named after the Egyptian deity of rebirth, this 1978 Shovelhead is a reimagining of what a factory Harley-Davidson FX might have looked like in the 1950s. The frame features a hand-fabricated single down tube that Hideki integrated so seamlessly that it looks like a lost Milwaukee blueprint.
The bike sits on a massive 22-inch front and 19-inch rear wheel combo, with KustomTech drum brakes and leaf-spring forks. The engine is a fresh 74 ci unit from S&S Cycle, topped with custom rocker covers and a handmade flared muffler that snakes around the left side of the mill.
The paint is a deep, glossy blue, but the real magic is in the split tanks; the left side holds oil in the top half and fuel in the bottom. This attention to detail earned Hideki the coveted 'Best of Show' award, proving that even a phoenix needs a few years to gather its strength before it can fly this high. [MORE]
4. Triumph Scrambler by 2LOUD Custom
In Taiwan, "Max" Yicheng of 2LOUD Custom is the go-to for making small bikes look big and big bikes look artisanal. This 2006 Triumph Scrambler, a rare carburetor model, arrived at the shop as a rusted-out relic. Max didn't just restore it; he reimagined it, replacing every single fastener with stainless steel and polishing the engine cases to a mirror shine.
The tank is the standout mod, narrower and shallower than the stock one. It features a flat bottom edge that makes the bike look lighter and more athletic. Max also integrated a Motogadget speedo directly into the tank top. The wheels were rebuilt with 19-inch front and 17-inch rear aluminum rims, wrapped in Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tires for a go-anywhere vibe.
Finished in a deep blue that looks black until the light hits it, the build is topped off with 2LOUD’s signature stainless steel shotgun exhausts. It’s a no-nonsense, air-cooled twin that prioritizes mechanical tactile feel over modern digital rider aids. [MORE]
5. Kawasaki KZ750 Scrambler by Eastern Spirit Motorcycles
Sylwester Mateusiak of Eastern Spirit Motorcycles in Poland spent a decade thinking about this KZ750 LTD before finally finishing it. The goal was a ‘city brawler’ that could handle fire roads, which required a total geometry overhaul. Sylwester swapped the cruiser-spec forks for upside-down Kayaba units from a KTM LC4 and fitted 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels.
The bodywork is raw, unpainted aluminum, showcasing the perfection of the handmade fenders, headlight nacelle, and fuel tank. A subtle brass ring secures the fuel gauge, and the custom subframe creates a perfectly straight line from the tank to the kicked-up tail loop.
The parallel-twin motor was completely rebuilt and detailed with brass accents, exhaling through a pair of high-mounted conical silencers. With a removable luggage rack and mounts for Rotopax tanks, this Kawasaki is as ready for a cross-border expedition as it is for a Sunday coffee run. [MORE]
6. ‘Urban Guerrilla’ Royal Enfield by Sticky’s Speed Shop
Matt Coulter of Sticky’s Speed Shop took the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 and turned it into a "teenage dream" supermoto. Inspired by early 90s freestyle motocross, the build features a hand-formed alloy tank inspired by the 1987 Yamaha YZ250. The rear end is supported by a massive, pogo-stick-length Öhlins shock and a billet Steelheart Engineering swingarm.
The bike rolls on Talon hubs and Excel rims wrapped in Michelin wets, while the massive forks come from a vintage Husqvarna. Matt’s obsession with the 90s palette is visible in the pink fork gaiters and brake hoses, which complement the neon graphics designed by Ryan Roadkill.
Beyond the paint, the bike is a serious racer. It’s been converted to a cable throttle, fitted with an IgniTech ECU, and tuned on the Royal Enfield factory dyno. It even proved its mettle by hoisting a one-handed wheelie across the finish line at Wheels & Waves. [MORE]
7. Yamaha SR150 Street Tracker by 2LOUD Custom
The Yamaha SR150 is a Taiwanese commuter staple, but Max at 2LOUD Custom turned this one into a petite street tracker with world-class proportions. He built custom 19-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels with Duro trials tires to give the small-capacity single some serious big-bike presence.
The motor was detailed with polished cases and a Keihin PE28 carb, while the exhaust utilizes a 2LOUD-designed header and a classic reverse-cone muffler. The fuel tank is an enduro-style unit, painted in a crisp blue-and-white livery that matches the bike’s approachable, fun-loving character.
While it only produces about 15 hp, the bike’s lightweight chassis and wide tracker bars make it a riot in Taipei’s congested streets. It’s a reminder that you don’t need 1,000 cc to have a custom bike that turns heads. [MORE]
8.Harley-Davidson SX250 by Fuchs Workshop
Marco Donati, a Milanese architect, wanted a flat tracker that honored Harley-Davidson’s weird Italian era. He handed a 1974 Aermacchi-built SX250 to Massimo Rinchiuso at Fuchs Workshop, who rebuilt the two-stroke single-cylinder engine to its former glory. The chassis was sharpened with Yamaha R6 forks and longer YSS shocks to hit that perfect tracker rake.
The build retains the original fuel tank for historical authenticity, but adds a fiberglass Kompotech tail section and a stunning TIG-welded expansion-chamber exhaust. With 19-inch anodized rims and Anlas flat track tires, this little smoker is ready to slide.
The orange livery isn't just an XR750 tribute; it’s a re-creation of the original SX250 factory paint scheme. It’s a "bellissimo" blend of American dirt track culture and Italian two-stroke soul. [MORE]
9. Ducati Monster by Rough Crafts
Winston Yeh of Rough Crafts finally tackled the new Ducati Monster, and the results were as menacing as expected. Since the new Monster lacks a trellis frame, Winston focused on the modern race aesthetic. He replaced the entire molded tail with a CNC-machined aluminum subframe from Artitek and topped it with a 3D-printed cowl.
The spec list is staggering: Öhlins FGR300 forks, Jonich laced wheels, and SICOM carbon-ceramic brakes. The bodywork is a mix of carbon-fiber covers and 3D-printed ‘wings’ that link the front fairing to the tank, all slathered in Rough Crafts' signature black-and-silver palette.
The performance is equally high-end, featuring a Testastretta L-twin breathing through an SC-Project titanium exhaust. This build is so sharp that it almost makes us stop missing the trellis frame. [MORE]
10. Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 by XTR Pepo
Pepo Rosell, the legend behind XTR Pepo, took the Guerrilla 450 and built a ‘supermono’ racer for the road. He swapped the stock subframe for a sharply angled unit and fitted Showa forks from an Aprilia RSV 1000. The rear uses a modified Aprilia RS 660 swingarm and a Nitron shock.
The bodywork is pure endurance racer, with a low-slung front fairing and a boxy tail section. Pepo worked with designers to 3D-print molds for the fiberglass parts, including a fuel tank with a clear fuel gauge strip on the side.
Rolling on forged aluminum Dymag wheels, this Guerrilla is as feisty as it looks. With its energetic livery and no compromise race ergonomics, it’s a fitting potential swan song for one of the custom scene’s most prolific builders. [MORE]
Whether these machines were built to conquer the elite show floors of Yokohama or simply to inject some soul into a morning commute through Taipei, June 2025 proved that the custom scene is currently operating at a dizzying level of sophistication. It’s a diverse, high-octane landscape where a 150 cc Yamaha can hold its own against a carbon-clad Ducati Monster, proving once again that in the world of custom motorcycles, it isn’t just about the donor bike, it’s about the vision required to set it free.
Comments
Does anyone know what the "paint" is on the frame of the 2Loud Triumph Scrambler?
Killer build that I thought had to be nickle plated.