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14 class and special prize award winners would each receive € 500 for their craftsmanship . Also as in previous years , the show attracted custombike builders from all over Europe , including internationally respected and recognized names and show winners from Italy , Netherlands , Poland , Czech Republic , Slovenia , Scandinavia , United Kingdom and many other European countries . From the UK that attendance included Lin and Vic Jefford from England who premiered their 20-years ' Destiny Cycles ' Chopper to win the ' Best of Show ' title . The almost completely handcrafted and superdetailed Chopper featured outstanding engravings and a unique approach for the battery : coupled LIcells hidden in the rear brake hub ! With the superb ' Platinum ' finish and almost ' over the top ' quality , all judges were united in choosing this jewel as the outstanding custom of this year ' s show .
Nevertheless , and as ever , the jury had a very tough time judging the additional 14 classes , especially as the quality of the bikes exhibited was very high , especially in the ' traditional ' Old School , Bobber , Chopper and Café Racer classes . Best ' Radical ' awarded to Italy-based Giacomo Galati and his ' Koi Kohaku ' Artbike , created from a 1974 Ironhead Sportster , with the Bodywork imitating a Japanese Kohaku Koi carp winding over the frame of the classic XL Sportster . Style and look played a major role in the now two Biker Build Offs , one of which was a moped-themed contest in connection with the 60 years of Simson special exhibition . The traditional International Biker Build Off saw Poland ' s ' VHard ' custom shop against USM / Indian of Hannover . Both teams prepared themed customs in a very detailed and professional manner . The Wagrowiec / Poland based customizing shop opted for a classic styled , clean-look Twin Cam Custom
Best Radical Winner " Koikohaku ", Art-Sportster 1974 Ironhead , Giacomo Galbiati , Italy . Fully customized from a 1974 Ironhead , the frame is modified for a “ gooseneck ” style look , while the bodywork is shaped after a expensive Japanese Koi race named “ Kohaku ” for its typical white / orange pattern
conversion which was painted in detail ' live ' on the build-off stage . However , USM-Motorcycles , also acting as the Indian dealer of Hannover , took the win with its customized the brandnew , powerful 2025 Indian Scout Classic by converting it with ' Iron Man ' style bodywork and paintjob by AHA- Design . The premiere of Custom Chrome Europe ' s ' Bolt On And Ride ' ( BOAR ) bikes live on stage saw an Indian Scout by Bike Farm / Indian Melle and in 2025 , Custom Chrome Europe will ride and display a superb crossover
Café Racer / Performance / Clubstyle ' Street Bob ' by Thunderbike and the massive ' Road Glide ' with the latest Rick ' s Motorcycles custom parts . Exhibitors and industry welcomed the 21,000 visitors , with Saturday being the most crowded day of the weekend . The main European Custom parts distributors Parts Europe / Drag Specialties , Custom Chrome Europe , Zodiac International and Motorcycle Storehouse introduced their latest additions , but the icing on the cake are the many smaller shops and artists that often present new and innovative
Best Of Show & European Champion " Platinum ", 20 Years Destiny Cycles handcrafted Chopper , Destiny Cycles , Lin & Vic Jefford , United Kingdom . Top score for an outstanding custom Chopper , almost completely handcrafted . " Platinum " celebrates 20 years of Destiny Cycles and integrates all the skills and creativity of Lin and Vic Jefford , while featuring hyper modern details like hidden lithium battery cells in the rear brake hub drum . A true European Champion !
Best Chopper Winner Yamaha XS 650 in Triumph frame Chopper , Manuel Prinz , Germany . Or is it a XS 650 Triumph ? " It has all features of a genuine Chopper " was the comment of a jury member - and the handcrafted integration of Yamaha ' s classic XS 650 twin with a modified Triumph frame certainly is a true Chopper .
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