Custom Production Models Under $20,000
Whether you’re a new rider or you’ve been riding for years, when purchasing a new bike there are many things to factor in. Most importantly, you want the best bike for your hard-earned buck. We compiled a list of some of the coolest custom production models we could find. And get this: They’re all under $20,000! We know that there’s a lot of you bikers out there who don’t have the funds for some of the custom chops, pro-streets, or baggers you see at the shows.
Of course, Harley-Davidson produces plenty of models available at reasonable prices, but if you’re looking for something a little bit different and more customized, you’ve come to the right place, because across the next few pages you’ll find some of the coolest production models from some of the finest shops around the country that are ready to be fired up as soon as you make the decision to buy one. At these prices, why not buy two?
BMC Choppers Bobber 88 $16,500Leave it to Big Mike and the crew at BMC to produce one tight bobber. Mike’s a nice guy, and the pricetag on the Bobber 88 reflects that. With an 88ci RevTech motor housed in BMC’s own Wishbone frame, this little bar hopper will turn heads in your neighborhood.
MODEL | Bobber 88 |
ENGINE/DISPLACEMENT | RevTech/88ci |
INDUCTION | Mikuni 42mm |
PRIMARY DRIVE | Chain |
CLUTCH | Wet |
TRANSMISSION | RevTech Five-speed |
FINAL DRIVE | Belt |
FRONT BRAKE | Brembo |
REAR BRAKE | Brembo |
FRONT WHEEL/SIZE | 40 Spoke/19-inch |
REAR WHEEL/SIZE | 40 spoke/16-inch |
FRONT TIRE/SIZE | 100/90/19 |
REAR TIRE/SIZE | 130/90/16 |
FUEL TANK CAPACITY | 3.4 Gallons |
SEAT HEIGHT | 26 inches |
PHONE | (541) 312-2760 |
WEBSITE | www.bmcchoppers.com |
American Performance Cycle (APC) Double Down $19,995APC has been in the game for quite some time now and they take pride in producing affordable custom production motorcycles that are legal in all 50 states. With the introduction of the ’08 Double Down, a pro-street style bike that’s loaded with features, you won’t be disappointed.
MODEL | Double Down 240 |
ENGINE/DISPLACEMENT | S&S;/88ci |
INDUCTION | S&S; |
PRIMARY DRIVE | H-D |
CLUTCH | H-D |
TRANSMISSION | H-D Five-speed |
FINAL DRIVE | Belt Gates rear pulley |
FRONT BRAKE | HHI 4-piston |
REAR BRAKE | HHI 4-piston |
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FRONT WHEEL/SIZE | Chrome 40 Spoke 21×2.15-inch |
REAR WHEEL/SIZE | 40 Spoke 18×8.5-inch |
FRONT TIRE/SIZE | 90/90/21C Metzeler |
REAR TIRE/SIZE | 240/40/18C Metzeler |
FUEL TANK CAPACITY | 4.5 gallons |
SEAT HEIGHT | 25 inches |
PHONE | (702) 314-5272 |
WEBSITE | www.apccycles.com |
Count’s Kustoms NUB $19,999The Count released a mean-looking bike that was easy on the eyes, if you catch our drift. Plus, he wanted to make the NUB a little more accessible than some of the other high-end custom masterpieces they produce. Count’s Kustoms is fully licensed and legit, so if you’re worried about registering this beauty, you have nothing to fear.
MODEL | NUB |
ENGINE/DISPLACEMENT | S&S;/96ci |
INDUCTION | S&S; Super E |
PRIMARY DRIVE | Enclosed Chain |
CLUTCH | Barnett |
TRANSMISSION | Six-speed |
FINAL DRIVE | 48 Tooth Sprocket |
FRONT BRAKE | Hawg Halter 4-Piston |
REAR BRAKE | Hawg Halter 4-Piston |
FRONT WHEEL/SIZE | 21×2.15-inch |
REAR WHEEL/SIZE | 18×5.50-inch |
FRONT TIRE/SIZE | 90/90/21 |
REAR TIRE/SIZE | 200/40/18 |
FUEL TANK CAPACITY | 3.6 gallons |
SEAT HEIGHT | 25 inches |
PHONE | (702) 733-6216 |
WEBSITE | www.countskustoms.com |
Paramount Custom Cycles Roadster $19,995The Roadster was introduced in 2006, and since then, Paramount Custom Cycles can’t keep them in stock. Paramount’s custom production bike incorporates its own Roadster chassis with a 180mm rear tire. If the blue paint scheme featured here isn’t your style, you can also choose black, grey, or red, in a matte or gloss finish.
MODEL | Roadster |
ENGINE/DISPLACEMENT | S&S;/107ci |
INDUCTION | S&S; E |
PRIMARY DRIVE | Enclosed |
TRANSMISSION | Six-speed |
FINAL DRIVE | Chain |
FRONT BRAKE | Brembo 4-piston |
REAR BRAKE | Brembo 2-piston |
FRONT WHEEL/SIZE | Xtreme Machine 21X2.15-inch |
REAR WHEEL/SIZE | Xtreme machine 18X5.5-inch |
FRONT TIRE/ SIZE | Metzeler 90/90/21 |
REAR TIRE/SIZE | Metzeler 180/18 |
FUEL TANK CAPACITY | 2.9 Gallons |
SEAT HEIGHT | 26 Inches |
PHONE | (775) 324-2445 |
WEBSITE | www.paramountcycles.com |
Covingtons Customs Speedster $19,900Jerry Covington opened his shop in 1993, and he’s produced some jaw-dropping chops, bobbers, pro-streets, and more from that point on. When we thought of doing this article, Covingtons Customs’ Speedster was one of the first models to pop into our heads. The Speedster represents simplistic beauty with a little retro style.
MODEL | Speedster |
ENGINE/DISPLACEMENT | H-D/80ci |
INDUCTION | H-D |
PRIMARY DRIVE | BDL |
CLUTCH | BDL |
TRANSMISSION | Baker Five-speed |
FINAL DRIVE | Belt |
FRONT BRAKE | Single Piston |
REAR BRAKE | Single Piston |
FRONT WHEEL/SIZE | Spoke/21-inch |
REAR WHEEL/SIZE | Spoke/16-inch |
FRONT TIRE/SIZE | Whitewall 90/90/21 |
REAR TIRE/SIZE | Whitewall 150/90/21 |
FUEL TANK CAPACITY | 2.25 gallons |
SEAT HEIGHT | 26 inches |
PHONE | (580) 256-2939 |
WEBSITE | www.covingtonscyclecity.com |
Darwin Motorcycles’ Brass Balls 100 Bobber $19,500Oklahoma-based Darwin Motorcycles are rapidly establishing a reputation for themselves as a leading name in custom and production bike building. With the launch of their Brass Balls Bobbers line, there are plenty of scoots to choose from. Check out the Crazy Horse V-Plus motor (formerly Indian Power Plus 100) on this specific model. You don’t see too many of those anymore, and that’s why we think you’ll enjoy what Darwin has produced.
MODEL | Brass Balls 100 Bobber |
ENGINE/DISPLACEMENT | Crazy Horse V-Plus/100ci (formerlyIndian Power Plus 100ci) |
INDUCTION | Mikuni |
PRIMARY DRIVE | Tauer Machine |
CLUTCH | Tauer Machine |
TRANSMISSION | RevTech |
FINAL DRIVE | Chain |
FRONT BRAKE | GMA |
REAR BRAKE | GMA |
FRONT WHEEL/SIZE | 2.215-inch |
REAR WHEEL/SIZE | 3.5-inch, 5.5-inch |
FRONT TIRE/SIZE | 21/90/90 |
REAR TIRE/SIZE | 130, 200 option |
FUEL TANK CAPACITY | 2.4 gallons |
SEAT HEIGHT | 24 inches |
PHONE | (405) 285-0808 |
WEBSITE | www.brassballsbobbers.com |
Sucker Punch Sallys (SPS) Traditional Bobber $19,999Sucker Punch Sallys’ founders, Jeff Cochran and Donny Loos, have made it their goal to produce good-looking bikes. By the looks of things, they’re not too far off the mark. With their aptly named Traditional Bobber, which is affordable and nostalgic, it’s definitely reminiscent of the bobbers of yesteryear.
MODEL | Traditional Bobber |
ENGINE/DISPLACEMENT | H-D/80ci |
INDUCTION | S&S; Super E |
PRIMARY DRIVE | BDL Open Belt |
CLUTCH | BDL |
TRANSMISSION | RevTech Six-Speed |
FINAL DRIVE | Chain |
FRONT BRAKE | Single piston |
REAR BRAKE | 4-piston |
FRONT WHEEL/SIZE | 21-inch |
REAR WHEEL/SIZE | 16-inch |
FRONT TIRE/SIZE | 3.00s 21 |
REAR TIRES/SIZE | 180/60 vb-16 |
FUEL TANK CAPACITY | 2.25 Gallon |
SEAT HEIGHT | 24 inches |
PHONE | (602) 361-3166 |
WEBSITE | www.suckerpunchsallys.com |
Swift Motorcycle Company Lil’ Drifter $19,9990Since they began producing entry-level and high-end custom V-Twins back in 2001, Swift Motorcycle has come a long way. And with the Lil’ Drifter, it seems they’re taking things in the right direction. We visit a lot of shops/dealers and ironically enough we usually come across some of the creations Swift has produced.
MODEL | Lil’Drifter ST |
ENGINE/DISPLACEMENT | 80ci EVO H-D |
INDUCTION | Keihin CV carb |
PRIMARY DRIVE | Primo Brute 3 |
CLUTCH | Dry |
TRANSMISSION | Accessories Unlimited Six-speed |
FINAL DRIVE | O-ring Chain |
FRONT BRAKE | Performance Machine 4 piston |
REAR BRAKE | Performance Machine 4 piston |
FRONT WHEEL/SIZE | Ride Wright Wheels 21×2.15 |
REAR WHEEL/SIZE | Ride Wright Wheels 16×3.5 |
FRONT TIRE/SIZE | 120/90/21 |
REAR TIRE SIZE | 150mm |
FUEL TANK CAPACITY | 2.4 Gallons |
SEAT HEIGHT | 24 inches |
PHONE | (602) 334-3881 |
WEBSITE | www.swiftmotorcycle.com |
Ultra Groundpounder 330 $19,990When Ultra introduced the original Groundpounder Rigid some 10-odd years ago, they took the V-Twin industry by storm. With this year’s release of the Groundpounder 330, we can feel the deja vu already.
MODEL | Groundpounder 330 |
ENGINE/DISPLACEMENT | S&S;/96ci |
INDUCTION | S&S; |
PRIMARY DRIVE | Chain|` |
CLUTCH | Wet |
TRANSMISSION | Six-speed RSD |
FINAL DRIVE | chain |
FRONT BRAKE | UMC |
REAR BRAKE | UMC |
FRONT WHEEL/SIZE | 21-inch |
REAR WHEEL/SIZE | 7-inch |
FRONT TIRE/SIZE | 90/90/21 |
REAR TIRES/SIZE | 330 |
FUEL TANK CAPACITY | 4.5 gallons |
SEAT HEIGHT | 23 inches |
PHONE | (951) 727-3268 |
WEBSITE | www.ultracycles.com |