Kellermann

Kellermann 'Blisk'

The new Kellerman 'Blisk' "sets new visual standards with angular dynamics and clear optics for an unmistakable presence".

Kellermann describes its polished profile and prismatic edges as "reflecting the DNA of sports bikes. Every line is a dynamic statement, every angle a tribute to pure riding pleasure.

"The 'Blisk' impresses with state-of-the-art lighting technology and pushes the limits with impressive lighting power - typical of the Kellermann heritage. Everything is legal and ECE-approved with the new SPECTRANS lens system shining extremely brightly from every angle - safety remains the primary and consistent characteristic of a Kellermann light.

"Combined with its compact design, it delivers outstanding lighting performance. An indicator with an absolute statement - maximum brightness that warns and keeps traffic at bay.

"The aluminium housing is crafted for uncompromising quality, with the highest precision - using CNC technology and a black anodised finish. The 'Blisk' is high-quality, durable, and sustainable".

KELLERMANN GMBH

www.kellermann-online.com

Custom Nationals

Custom Nationals

Geiselwind, Germany - August 1-2 

­­Starting any event, especially an all-brands Custom motorcycle bike show, in a theoretically crowded market, at a busy time of year for custom shows, and pulling with 200+ entries straight away is quite an achievement, at any time. 

But that is what the new Custom Nationals event at Geiselwind, between Wurzburg and Nuremberg in south central Germany, achieved. 

That said, the fact that this was a new iteration for, a new version of an event - the 'Bike and Music Weekend' - that had been running at that venue on the first weekend of August for more than 25 years did not hurt!

That prior iteration of the show regularly attracted some 80-100 entries, itself not a bad turnout but this year, with new branding and organisation team the event really took off. If this momentum can be maintained, then the 'Custom Nationals' will quickly establish itself as one of Europe's summer 'majors'.

The bike show is very much the focal point, but the legacy of the venue and location, and the beauty of the region as a rural summer riding paradise provide all the elements for a long-term success story.

The competition was fierce in all the classes, with the 'Best of Show' and 'Radical' class trophy being won by Harald Bauer of Harley-Davidson Würzburg Village, with the much admired 'Red Rooster', a radical handcrafted 1918 Model J that was first assembled by the HDWV Team in 2020.

There aren't many Model Js around these days, and even the traditional events like Verona, Bad Salzuflen, Lyon and Houten are faced with shrinking numbers of bikes competing from every Harley era, but especially pre-WWII.

The renewed partnership between the Autohof Strohofer and Knight Riders MC did fill the hall though, with 190+ motorcycles, ranging from a 1974 50 cc Cesare Rizzato Kids Trike to a 1.5 ton scratch built monster trike with 800 cc single cylinder stationary diesel engine - and an incredible number of high-class custom Harley-Davidson's by builders from all over Germany and even as far away as Kuwait! 

Best of Show Custom Nationals 2025

Red Rooster, 1918 "J" based fully handcrafted, Harley-Davidson Würzburg Village, Germany

To give customizers a wide field of classes, the show featured 16 (!) different categories, which did put the jury members - selected from members of the famous 'Customizers East' club in northern Franconia - under severe time pressure. The fast-paced show allowed the bikes to enter right up until Friday morning, so staging the judging (all bikes!) and the trophy the ceremony on the Saturday was tight, but the organisers 'got it done'. 

Presented here are a selection of class the winners but a more complete list of wins and seconds, including a couple of special awards and an extensive picture gallery, can be found online at the event website. 

Save The Date - Custom Nationals, Geiselwind/Germany - July 31 - August 08, 2025

www.custom-nationals.de

Custom Touring (all Touring bikes featuring bags in stock version)

#1 - 2002 Road Glide Bagger, Marc Recknagel, Germany

#2 - 2022 Lowrider ST Performance, Stefan Geisler, Germany

Custom Classic / Vintage (all modified bikes, antique/classic/young timers, up to 1990)

#1 - 1969 Harley-Davidson "Ironhead" Chopper, Sebastian Gartner, Germany

#2 - 1950 FL with Shovel-Motor; Piero Rathenow, Germany

Clubstyle (all Clubstyle bikes)

#1 - Comic Art ST, 2024 Lowrider ST, Esther Heipek, Germany

#2 - 2013 Dyna Street Bob Clubstyle, HH-Damm, Germany

Classic / Vintage (all stock bikes, antique/classic/young timers, up to 1990)

#1 - 1916 Triumph Model H "The Trusty", Thomas Niemann, Germany

#2 - 1980 Suzuki GS 1000, Frank Röhlich, Germany

Café Racer (all brands, Café Racer style)

#1 - VT-Café, Honda VT 600 Café Racer, Alexander Meier, AM-Bikes, Germany

#2 - K100RS Café Racer, Kai Hamacher, Germany

Custom (all bikes with frame modifications or engines of different manufacturers (S&S, Ultima, RevTech, Japanese & European engines in Custom-frames)

#1 - Triumph Dragbike140, Matthias Seidl, Germany

#2 - Evo Hardtail Chopper, Mean Machines, Hagen Pallmann, Germany

US Bikes 1250-up cc (all customized US bikes, Harley, Indian, Victory and others, Big Twin or V8 powered, displacement OVER 1250 cc)

#1 - Gietl Lowrider on 2002 Softail TC base, Christian Gietl, Germany

#2 - Street Bob 113 Custom, One Way Machines, Julian von Oheimb, Germany

Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame

'Project Guardians' 

A one-of-a-kind custom build, 'Project Guardians' will bring together Road Guardians, the world's top nonprofit motorcycle trauma-training organization and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame. 

The finished bike, which is the brainchild of Hall of Fame member and Road Guardians Executive Director Vicki Sanfelipo, will be raffled off in 2026, with proceeds benefiting both organizations. 

The fundraising effort was sparked by Sanfelipo's good fortune and her subsequent act of generosity. In August 2025 she won the grand prize in the Sturgis Museum raffle, an S&S 124 cubic inch V-Twin engine.  Rather than keeping the prize, Sanfelipo used the engine to launch a far larger initiative to support the Museum's mission, as well as Road Guardians' goal of reducing injuries and fatalities to motorcyclists.

Vicki Sanfelipo generously donated the engine they won back to the fundraising effort. The popular S&S V124 ci engine will be at the heart of Athena Ransom's 'Project Guardian' build (Vagabond Choppers).

Renowned bike builder Athena Ransom of Vagabond Chopper Co. will be leading the creation of this one-of-a-kind custom motorcycle. The entire process will be documented with live streams and captured in 360° video.

"This project perfectly embodies the generosity and passion of the motorcycling community," said Museum Executive Director Heidi Haro. "We are incredibly grateful to Vicki for turning her raffle win into an opportunity to benefit two, great, non-profit organizations."

Athena Ransom of Vagabond Chopper Co.

Vagabond Chopper's owner Athena Ransom has enlisted notable builders and companies to be part of the project – "giving an extra dose of excitement to the ongoing social media posts about the bike build." Glen Larson of Biker Wolfpack Law has stepped up as 'title sponsor" of the project and is funding the costs associated with the build. 

Road Guardians will donate the completed motorcycle to the Sturgis Museum and Hall of Fame.

The finished bike is expected to debut at Daytona Beach Bike Week 2026 and will appear at several events leading up to Sturgis in 2026.  The grand prize winner will be announced during a special event on Thursday of the 2026 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.  Every ticket purchased supports both the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Road Guardians.

www.sturgismuseum.com

www.roadguardians.org

www.glenlarsonlaw.com

Drag Specialties

Drag Specialties Additions

EFI Fuel Line

Drag Specialties' braided stainless steel EFI Fuel Lines replace the supply line from the tank to the fuel rail. This high-quality OEM-style replacement includes fittings and O-rings. They are available for 95-98 FLHR/FLHRC/FLTR/FLTCU/FLHTCU/FLHTP/FLHTC models. 

Predator III 2-Up Seats – Forward Positioning for Indian models

This new Predator III 2-up seat with forward-positioning moves the rider approximately 1" forward compared to the stock seating position. It features a 6 3/4" tall driver support with unique styling. The seating area is contoured for maximum comfort with the rear portion measuring 7" wide for "easy riding". 

The 3/16" thermoformed ABS seat base gives the perfect fit, while the carpeted bottom and rubber bumpers protect the bike's paint. It is available in smooth vinyl or smooth solar-reflective leather with automotive-grade vinyl sides. All seats include mounting hardware and are designed to fit '20-'25 Challenger, '25 Chieftain (108"/112" Liquid Cooled Powerplus). 

Adjustable Heel/Toe Shifter Kits

These adjustable heel/toe shifter kits from Drag Specialties and Gilles Tooling are constructed of CNC-milled 6082 T6 aluminum and allow shorter motion for shifting. Available in either black or black/gold finishes for 99-25 FLHT/FLHX/FLTRX/FLTRU/FLTRK, 09-25 H-D FL Trike and 00-17 FLST models. 

O2 Sensors

This new line of Drag Specialties' O2 sensors is engineered for seamless OEM replacement fitment and plug-and-play installation. Their fast light-off ceramic technology ensures rapid sensor activation at startup, helping maintain peak air/fuel ratios and reducing cold-start emissions. 

The corrosion-resistant, stainless-steel bodies and watertight sealed connectors are built for durability - enduring high-heat environments and the stresses of real-world road riding conditions. They are available for '12-'17 Softail, '12-'17 Dyna, '14-'21 XL (except RH Sportster), '13-'17 V-Rod and '15-'20 XG Street (front/rear), they replace OEM #s 32700005/ 32700009.  Sold each.

DRAG SPECIALTIES

www.dragspecialties.com

Oxford Products

Oxford Heaterz Pro 2.0 Grips

Available to dealers in the United Startes through Sterling, Virginia based distributor Moto Machines The next evolution of Heaterz Pro from Oxford Products is a fully integrated heated grip with two additional heat settings added in response to customer feedback - making them ideal for riders tackling extreme winter temperatures with thick gloves.

Controlling the temperature is easy, simply press the button on the clutch-side grip and the multi-coloured LED light indicates the selected setting before dimming - to reduce distraction whilst driving.

Each grip houses its own internal temperature control unit which independently measures and controls the heat of each grip using inbuilt thermistors to maintain the desired temperature setting.

They are manufactured from silicone, a material that increases the grip's lifespan by up to 200% without compromising comfort or performance - as well as delivering cable strain improvement and enhanced grip levels.

Features include 5 smart heat settings in total (Red 55°C, Purple 50°C, Green 45°C, White 40°C and Blue 35°C) with a thermistor that reacts to temperature changes in the environment, adjusting the heat output accordingly (maintaining the selected temperature setting).

The built-in integrated controller allows the rider to effortlessly control the temperature of their Heaterz Pro without removing their hand from the grip and the intelligent heat setting memory function stores the previous heat setting and defaults to this at power-up.

Battery saving modes protect against flat batteries, with an additional battery saving mode for lithium batteries. The fully waterproof connectors and integrated controller meet IP65 rating; a more compact cable exit enables grip size to be reduced. 

These Heaterz Pro are bar end weight friendly, designed for 7/8" (22 mm) handlebars and there offered in three ride style versions - Adventure, Touring and Sport bike riding - with a range of advanced application specific features from vibration absorption values, customisable grip lengths and grip profile knurling tread patterns.

Also seen here, the new AQUA Pro is a genuine pro-grade system for riders who demand superior strength, durability and functionality from their luggage.

"Designed without compromise for the most demanding adventure travel", the AQUA Pro range features durable, heavy duty 1000D PVC tarpaulin construction base combined with a more supple 500D PVC roll top closure, both completely waterproof, wipeable and precision-welded".

Its fast, secure modular attachment system is complemented by multiple MOLLE, Hypalon and D-ring attachment points, which ensure that each AQUA Pro bag is daisy-chain link compatible, allowing riders to easily stack the bags securely on top of each other and maximise carrying capacity.

Since introducing the original AQUA line in 2015, Oxford has sold over 175,000 AQUA-branded bags, continually evolving the range to meet the growing demands of the 'severe duty' touring and all-terrain luggage market.

MOTO MACHINES

www.motomachines.com

OXFORD PRODUCTS

www.oxfordproducts.com

LePera

'Maverick Indy' - for Track and Highway

Described as "inspired by track days", this race ready version of LePera's popular Maverick two-up seat offers "style and long-term comfort, utilizing our sporty perforated vinyl for the seating areas, tied with our signature double track pleat stitch."

Said to be "ready for any type of two wheel traveling you might do - whether on the racetrack or highway, the 'Maverick Indy' offers a stylish no-compromise riding solution."

It features a generous 14" driver's seating area and 11.5" for the passenger with 7" of back support. Applications include the Softail Low Rider FXLR/S/ST from 2018 and up.

Le Pera Enterprises was established in 1972 and is still founder's family owned and operated. Seat features include durable black Biker Tec cover and molded 'Marathon' foam, with Le Pera's signature 16-gauge powder-coated steel baseplate and paint-safe carpeted bottom.

LE PERA ENTERPRISES

www.lepera.com

KOTB 2026 Schedule

KOTB 2026 Schedule - 14 Rounds at Seven AMA Superbike Race Weekends

MotoAmerica has announced nine rounds featuring 20 Superbike Races for AMA Superbike Racing's 50th anniversary year - with 7 of those weekends featuring KOTB double headers.

The first official AMA Superbike was race held at Daytona International Speedway in March of 1976 with Reg Pridmore capturing that Superbike Championship on a BMW R90S.

All nine rounds next year will feature the premier Superbike and Motovation Supersport classes, with the Superbikes again set to have two tripleheaders - at Virginia International Raceway and New Jersey Motorsports Park.

In addition to the Superbike and the newly revised Superbike Cup and Supersport classes, the championship will feature five additional classes at select rounds - Mission King Of The Baggers, Parts Unlimited Talent Cup By Motul, Twins Cup, Mission Super Hooligan National Championship, and Royal Enfield Build.Train.Race.

The sophomore season of the Parts Unlimited Talent Cup By Motul will see the ultra-competitive class racing 16 times, with the series' youngest riders set to battle at all the Superbike rounds except for Road America and Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. 

The Talent Cup racers will again get the chance to showcase their skills to the world as their series will begin at Circuit of The Americas during the MotoGP weekend in Texas, March 27-29.

Mission King Of The Baggers will race 14 times next year, with doubleheaders at Daytona International Speedway, Road Atlanta, Road America, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Circuit of The Americas, and New Jersey Motorsports Park.

Harley-Davidson x Dynojet Factory Race Team rider Kyle Wyman was crowned 2025 Mission King of the Baggers champion during the MotoAmerica double-header at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, in September 2025.

The Mission Super Hooligan National Championship will join the Baggers at six of the rounds - Daytona, Barber, Ridge Motorsports Park, Laguna Seca, Mid-Ohio, and VIR.

The SC-Project Twins Cup will battle 14 times, starting its season at Daytona with six more rounds at Road Atlanta, Barber, Road America, Mid-Ohio, VIR, and NJMP.

The women of the Royal Enfield Build.Train.Race. series will again chase an eight-race championship with their schedule set to be released shortly.

Harley-Davidson India

Harley has a New Hero

Harley-Davidson India has unveiled an updated X440 for 2026 – the X440T - "as the next step in an evolving legacy" for the X440 that first went on sale in Indian in 2023.

Described as a "street legal [in India] roadster built for performance" and a "modern expression of Harley-Davidson's heritage" it is to be sold internationally now, although not in the United States and, as far as we can determine, not in any European markets either.

This model is not to be confused with the H-D Spirit that, having not after all appeared at the Milwaukee Harley dealer convention in October, is now slated for second half 2026 sale in the United States and (presumably) Europe. 

That bike was originally 'pimped' by former CEO Jochen Zeitz as due for an October dealer meeting tease, as one of two sub $10,000 models that will be the Milwaukee response to a market zeitgeist that Zeitz swore he'd never take the brand anywhere near. 

Built in India for Harley by Hero MotoCorp, this new X440T is a 27 HP air-cooled 440 cc single brand 'place holder' with 38 Nm of torque, an 805 mm seat height (unladen) with rider safety enhancements such as switchable rear ABS and traction control, a re-designed rear subframe with all new tail section, new exhaust with heat shield and end cap, bar-end mirrors and 3.5" display with H-D Connect service, a 3.5" TFT display, Bluetooth connectivity, USB charging and Road/Rain Ride Modes.