Hidemo makes some nice Harley builds, and my favorite are their cafe racers, like this 1996 XL1200 Sportster. She’s a good, solid design, and really takes advantage of the Harley engine to enhance the elemental look. Nice touches like the turn signal placement and having the instrument gauge tucked tightly in add the to slimmed-down feel. The battery placement looks really exposed, though!
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Source: Manx Cat Motosport
Art Deco, a very polarizing style, is a pretty risky move in a custom build. While in print, architecture, and automobiles it usually works excellently, motorcycles are a different story. You don’t have acres of bodywork to sculpt into the defining strong lines of art deco, and not many can pull it off successfully. Bull Motorcycles is one who can, and this 1995 Sportster XL1200 is a prime example of their prowess.
The subtle lines on the tank match the strong ribs on the engine case, and the swingarm is an art deco masterpiece. Now add in the wonderfully unique exhaust and a one-off headlight, and a rolling tribute to the art deco style is the result. To top it all off, the custom wheels are simply stunning, and I want a pair!
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Source: Grease-n-Gasoline
