The 32nd annual Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show is kicking off in Japan as we speak. For visitors, it’s a cornucopia of visual delights, featuring the best handcrafted machines that the scene has to offer. For custom bike builders, it’s the ultimate proving ground.
But the HRCS (or ‘the Mooneyes show,’ as it’s commonly known) isn’t just an opportunity for solo builders and workshops to flex. Major OEMs have turned to it, and other shows, in recent years—punting their wares to a captive audience to prove just how customizable their bikes are.
The standard at Mooneyes is sky-high—so if you’re going to show up, you’d better come in hot. Royal Enfield has the right idea. This year, they turned to regular Mooneyes award winner, Sureshot, to deliver a custom Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 like no other.…