Show us the most exciting custom Indian Motorcycle.
The Budweis Custom Indian Motorcycle Show is a highly anticipated event that showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of custom bike builders and Indian Motorcycle dealers. This is an opportunity for participants from Europe and beyond to showcase their creativity and design skills by presenting their most exciting customised Indian Motorcycle bike.
Design versatility.
The Budweis Custom Indian Motorcycle Show is not just a competition; it’s also an opportunity to celebrate the design versatility of the Indian Motorcycle brand and its rich history. The exhibition showcases customised Indian motorcycles by the new generation of young designers and skilled craftsmen. This event is open to all, and all entries are welcome, regardless of your experience or background.
The contest encourages participants to be creative and shows entirely transformed bikes, insane custom motorcycle concepts, unusual design projects, or spectacular masterpieces. As an artist, you have total creative freedom to showcase your skills and vision. So don’t hesitate to take part in the Budweis Custom Indian Motorcycle Show and show the world what you are capable of creating.
Budweis Custom Show & AMD
AMD approved Indian Motorcycle Budweis Custom Show.
We are thrilled to announce that the second edition of the Budweis Custom Show (BCS), which takes place during the Indian Riders Fest, has been approved by the world-renowned AMD organisation, American Motorcycle Dealer. We are excited to have AMD’s seal of approval for the Budweis Custom Show.
Founded in 1993 by Sturgis Museum Hall of Famer Robin Bradley, AMD is a highly respected organisation closely associated with the global community of custom bike builders and custom stores through its creation and operation of the internationally respected World Championship of Custom Bike Building program. This approval from AMD is a significant endorsement of the Budweis Custom Show and the Indian Motorcycle brand.
The Indian Riders Fest is a fantastic platform for showcasing the best customised Indian motorcycles. This is an excellent opportunity for custom bike builders and Indian Motorcycle dealers to showcase their exceptional craftsmanship and design skills. We look forward to seeing the incredible custom bikes displayed at the event.
Budweis Custom Show partners : Indian Motorcycle, Dr. Jekill & Mr. Hyde, Custom Chrome Europe and WUNDERKIND-Custom.
Partners of the Budweis Custom Indian Motorcycle Show
The Budweis Custom Indian Motorcycle Show is proud to announce its partnership with Indian Motorcycle, Dr. Jekill & Mr. Hyde, Custom Chrome Europe and WUNDERKIND-Custom. These esteemed partners are offering great incentives to all the category winners of the show, with prices and merchandise vouchers worth over 12,000€ up for grabs. Additionally, preregistered participants selected for the Budweis Custom Show will receive free access to the Indian Riders Fest event, which includes three IRF23 Full Access Passes for themselves, their team, crew, or buddies.
The Budweis Custom Show will also have the legendary photographer Horst Rösler, aka “Motographer,” covering the event. This is a fantastic opportunity for participants to have their custom bikes featured in international custom bike magazines, as Rösler has done at many other bike shows in recent decades.
With such incredible partnerships and opportunities, the Custom Indian Motorcycle Show is a must-attend event for all motorcycle enthusiasts and custom bike builders.
6 Categories
The Custom Indian Motorcycle Show is committed to showcasing young, rising, and experienced custom builders with wild creativity in six classes. During the Indian Riders Fest 2023, the Budweis Custom Area will present all participating bikes close to the main stage. The judging panel will assess the bikes of the participants in these six distinct classes, allowing each motorcycle to be judged on its own merits.
The six classes are designed to ensure that every participant has an opportunity to showcase their unique style and creativity. The classes are as follows:
1. Best Indian Scout
All Scout 1133 cm3 / liquid-cooled engine-based stock/modified/radical custom bikes
2. Best Chief & Non-Fairing
All 111+116 Thunderstroke engine-based stock/modified/radical customs bikes without fairing
3. Best Bagger
All Bagger-Style, Touring Bikes with 111/116 Thunderstroke engine and 107 PowerPlus liquid-cooled engine-based stock/modified/radical custom bikes
4. Best Indian Vintage up to 1953
All original vintage Indian Motorcycle built until 1953, symbolising the proud heritage of Indian Motorcycle
5. Best FTR/Sportbike/Streetfighter
All conversion custom bikes with an original Indian Motorcycle engine produced after 2013
6. Best Killer Look
The best paint job, surface enhancement like engravings, 3d metal artworks, hydrofoil. Push it further than just a custom airbrush.
Best of the Budweis Custom Show
The Best of the Budweis Custom Show is the most outstanding build, combining the best elements from the six classes. This is the ultimate prize, awarded to the builder whose motorcycle stands out as the most exceptional and innovative creation at the Indian Riders Fest 2023.
So, if you already have a little bike-building experience or are already established in the custom, get ready and submit your entry now. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your passion for Indian Motorcycles and to be recognised by a panel of international experts in the custom bike industry.
Official Entry Form
Complete the form to register your participation in the Indian Motorcycle Custom Show at the Indian Riders Fest 2023 in Budweis. There is no entry fee.
If it runs, you are in!
Anything can happen in the competition, so feel free to unleash your ideas and creativity when you submit your entry. We ask that the Indian motorcycle can run so you do not have to push it up the podium during the photoshoot 😉
The judgement is performed by a jury of 5-10 members: Custom bike specialists, Manufacturers, journalists and members of long-time Ride-In Show jury board members. Judged will be for the general look, technical and artistic brilliance, plus detailing and craftsmanship of the bike. The state of cleaning, especially if the bike is dirty from operation or riding, is not considered by attributing points to the custom bikes. Judgement is done by an independent jury with no right to claim against the Jury’s decision.
Exhibition of the bikes is at your own risk. The Budweis Custom Show organiser is not responsible for bike damage during the show and awards ceremony. The Jury may refuse entry to bikes that will not fit the exhibition because of style, details or theme.