Information from the Custombike Show 2019
The Custombike Show 2019 has opened its doors and we can't wait to see how the custom bike market develops for 2020 and whether we can expect new impulses.
The Custombike Show is the last major motorcycle trade fair this year and a harbinger of what we will see in the way of conversions on the streets next year.
Harley-Davidson is strongly represented!
Over 300 exhibitors have come here this year and around 1,000 custom bikes can be seen in the halls. Harley-Davidson has a strong presence at the motorcycle trade fair with various Harley-Davidson authorized dealers. Great conversions like those from Thunderbike are always a particular magnet.
Harley-Davidson Bielefeld, Düsseldorf and Osnabrück appear as a group with a large stand and give a good insight into how you can modify your original Harley-Davidson.
At the Harley-Davidson Fabriky stand you can see some models in the FXGTS style, based on this year's Custom King winner from the USA, this type of fairing is a new trend, in the new P&A catalog you can find similar parts for the new Low Rider S.
The Fat Boy is in high demand!
The Fat Boy be seen as a conversion at the custom bike show Milwaukee-Eight engine version are in great demand. Almost anything is possible with the Fat Boy; it is particularly ideal for conversions with mega-wide tires a la Rick's .
The electric Harley-Davidson LIVEWIRE
I would have thought that Harley-Davidson LiveWire , although it was visible, it was somehow lost. It was actually supposed to be delivered to the first customers before Christmas, but this was delayed slightly due to the production stop, so the first ones will probably not be delivered until the beginning of 2020.
There was no sign of the e-bike trend at the Custombike Show; Harley-Davidson entered the market here very early. The traditional manufacturer has been working on this technology for over 5 years and the LiveWire will not remain the only model in this class.
However, the customer is not yet ready for the market, but our politics will force us to do so at some point, so we can perhaps be happy that Harley-Davidson is working on the technology, even if you don't like it.
There should actually no longer be a route closure for the LIVEWIRE, where motorcycles no longer allowed to travel long distances due to noise protection.
Companies like Cult-Werk from Austria, which are not an official dealer and are dedicated to Harley-Davidson bikes, have a very good appearance at the trade fair and have cool bikes at the start.
There is a good mix of official Harley dealers and independent customizers and companies that offer parts specifically for Harley-Davidson bikes.
LEDs are trendy
This particularly includes everyone who has to do with LED lamps; HIGHSIDER has a large presence in this area; they have been offering high-quality LED lamps and indicators for years. Kellermann is also represented with its popular LED indicators.
Handlebars, panniers, clothing
Customhands shows its handlebars and HEPCO & BECKER shows its range of accessories when it comes to suitcases and panniers. SW-MOTECH shows its tank bags and side bags,
The bike show is spread throughout the halls, there are again a lot of stylish bikes, sometimes you really have to wonder how they keep coming up with new ideas.
The Chicano style
The Chicano style is still, or is in trend again, you will see some eye-catching models at the trade fair.
This is art!
And there are also the strange exhibitors who let their creativity flow completely freely. I particularly include the guys from Motorcycles Art, who built a music station out of an engine block and produce creative motorcycles for the wall, they look really cool !
They also build according to customer specifications, I would imagine that a music station made from a V-2 engine is probably not the problem.
A leather pannier from MCJ , the like of which I have never seen before, was displayed in a closed display case.
CONCLUSION OF THE CUSTOM BIKE SHOW
There was really a lot to see, it's certainly just a personal opinion, but for me the Custombike Show is one of the best motorcycle shows internationally. In 2019 it looks very tidy and presents itself to the audience with very good exhibitors, no junk, which was often seen in the past, that is a thing of the past.
You can also deal with the prices from the catering industry if you use the mixed calculation and get supplies from the exhibitors who offer coffee etc., then it's fine.
Of course, some people may have found something they don't like. Nevertheless, we can be happy to be able to visit such a high-quality trade fair in winter.
Anyone who has observed the motor market in general and seen how things are going downhill at the IAA will understand that it is no longer a given that it can be a given today to put on a good trade fair.
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