Crunching the numbers to pick the 10 best custom motorcycles of the year is a headache. But picking my personal favorites is even harder—especially when you consider the caliber of the machines that we regularly feature.
As has become my process, I start with a short list of 30 to 40 bikes, then spend a few days whittling that down to a manageable size. To level the playing field, any bikes that are already highlighted in our ranked Top 10 are eliminated, and the remaining candidates are shuffled into a final selection.
Each one of these custom motorcycles stood out for its craftsmanship, creativity, and overall ability to make jaws drop. They’re listed in alphabetical order by the builder or workshop’s name.…