ADM 2024 APPROVED CUSTOM SHOW

BUDWEIS INDIAN MOTORCYCLE CUSTOM SHOW

WINNERS BCS23

The only custom show to be 100 percent dedicated to Indian Motorcycles

We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Budweis Custom Indian Motorcycle Show, the first-ever AMD-approved custom show exclusively for Indian Motorcycles.

Despite challenging weather, the first-ever Indian Motorcycle only AMD-approved custom show showcased 32 exceptional bikes. Congratulations to Bike Farm Melle from Germany for winning Best In Show with the “Purple Haze” custom bike. The Budweis Custom Indian Motorcycle Show, held in České Budějovice, Czech Republic, featured 6 classes of 32 customised Indian motorcycles.

The Budweis Custom Indian Motorcycle Show, part of the Indian Riders Fest 2023 (IRF) in České Budějovice, Czech Republic, showcased the exceptional craftsmanship of European custom bike builders and Indian Motorcycle dealers.
This unique AMD “Approved” show dedicated to Indian Motorcycles featured 32 customised bikes across six classes. A prestigious judging panel, chaired by Onno Wieringa, assessed each motorcycle on its own merits.

Ola Stenegärd, Director of Industrial Design for Indian Motorcycle, could not attend but sent a video message to the entrants. Gary Gray, Vice President of Racing, Technology and Service for Indian Motorcycle, joined the judging panel.

Winner BEST IN SHOW and Winner "Killer Look" class - Bike Farm Melle, Germany.

BEST IN SHOW | BCS23

“Purple Haze“ – (#03) Bike Farm Melle, Germany

ABOUT BIKE-FARM MELLE
What started in 1987 in a barn with a few friends has grown into a large company with highly specialized employees. Official Indian Motorcycle dealer since 2019, the 2,000-square-meter Bike-Farm is all about American V-twins. A constantly changing exhibition showcases custom bikes created on site, which regularly receive top marks in international competitions.

Final Results Budweis Indian Motorcycle Custom Show 2023.

indian scout

  1. (#22) Thomas Grewe, Germany
  2. (#02) Motomax Indian Metz, France
  3. (#06) Ondřej Hrůza, Czech Republic

Indian Chief / Non-Fairing

  1. (#01) Motodax Indian Metz, France
  2. (#24) Sebastian Neumann, Germany
  3. (#13) Lena Nygards, Corzo Choppers Sweden

Indian Bagger

  1. (#17) Diregus Ludovic, France
  2. (#21) Tino Gutkowski, Germany
  3. (#20) Petr Kábele, Czech Republic

Indian Vintage

  1. (#25) Sebastian Neumann, Germany
  2. (#18) Hans van Heesch, The Netherlands
  3. (#31) Henri van Woerkum, The Netherlands

Indian FTR / Sportsbike

  1. (#26) Sebastian Neumann, Germany
  2. (#28) Niklas Duracic, Germany
  3. (#29) Sebastian Neumann, Germany

Indian Best Killer Look

  1. (#03) Bike Farm Melle, Germany
  2. (#08) Andy Gemballa, Germany
  3. (#04) Ralf Haselhoff, Germany

BCS23 PARTNERS

Indian Motorcycle |  Jekill & Hyde | Custom Chrome Europe | WunderKind

We extend our sincerest gratitude to all the partners of the Budweis Indian Motorcycle Custom Show. The event’s success was made possible by your invaluable support and collaboration.

Together, we created an unforgettable event that celebrated the craftsmanship and passion surrounding Indian Motorcycles. We look forward to future collaborations and continued success.

A special thanks goes to the esteemed judging panel, led by Onno Wieringa. His expertise and discerning eye ensured fair and comprehensive evaluation of each motorcycle, taking the competition to even greater heights.

Special thanks to: Onno “Berserk” Wieringa for his studio photography and Horst “Motographer” Rösler for stage photography and reportage

BCS23

“AMD APPROVED”

A new event to the ‘AMD Family’ – the Indian Riders Fest and its associated Budweis Indian Motorcycle Custom Show has made great progress in terms of its status, backing and profile in the past 24 months. It represents a genuine first for AMD, and for the international custom motorcycle market in general, as the first show that is 100 percent dedicated to past and present Indian Motorcycles

Robin Bradley
Editor-in-Chief, American Motorcycle Dealer

BCS23

“CREATIVE ENERGY”

The custom world is on fire with cool builds based on every Indian Motorcycle model. Chops, bobs, baggers, trackers; you name it. The scene is just exploding with creative energy and I’m super stoked to see what builders will bring to the Budweis Indian Motorcycle Custom Show to display their creativity, skills and craftmanship

Ola Stenegärd
Director of Product Design for Indian Motorcycle

WINNER Indian Chief / Non-Fairing

(#01) Motodax Indian Metz

WINNER BEST IN SHOW BCS23

(#03) Bike Farm Melle, Germany

BUDWEIS INDIAN MOTORCYCLE CUSTOM SHOW

JURY PANEL #BCS23

Our jury panel is an integral part of the Budweis Indian Motorcycle Custom Show experience, and we are honoured to have such a talented and knowledgeable group of individuals involved.

Their dedication and commitment to this craft ensure that the highest standards of excellence are upheld, and the best custom motorcycles are recognized and celebrated.

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