HARLEY-DAVIDSON ANNOUNCES THE GERMAN WINNER OF THE „BATTLE OF THE KINGS“ CUSTOMIZING CONTEST

Harley-Davidson Würzburg Village enters the second round of the international competition as Germany's „Custom King.“

Oxford (May 4, 2015) – Nineteen German Harley-Davidson authorized dealer had accepted the challenge and participated in the „Battle of the Kings Customizing Contest involved, in whose final the European Top custom bike builder is chosen.

The employees of all nineteen sales agencies worked extremely hard. The object on which they were to demonstrate their imagination and creativity was the Harley-Davidson Street™ 750, the latest model in the American company's lineup. German Harley fans were spoiled for choice, as they were allowed to vote for their favorite online.

Now the die is cast: Harley-Davidson Würzburg Village received the most votes and thus became Germany's top custom bike builder. In the second phase of the contest, the Würzburg-based team will compete against the winners from other European countries.

Phase 2, in which nine national Champions compete against each other, runs from May 11 to 28. Once again, fans across Europe can vote at www.h-d.com/customkings. This will determine the five finalists who will compete in the grand final from June 11 to 14 at the legendary „Wheels and Waves“Festival of the new custom motorcycle scene in France Biarritz compete against each other. Here, an expert jury will evaluate the European Custom King select.

The team at Harley-Davidson Würzburg Village—two-wheel mechanics Nico Sell, Felix Höchst, and Josh Dosch from sales, as well as trainees Ludwig Kölbl and Simon Österlein—are eagerly awaiting the results of the May vote. They have transformed „their“ Street into a solo bike, a machine that doesn't fit into any category, light, aggressive, and a little „gothic.“ „It's our Cafe Bobber“We are extremely proud that this bike has won the German contest has won!“ With a little luck, we'll see the Würzburg team again in Biarritz!

„Our European authorized dealers have in the ‚Battle of the Kings contest achieved truly outstanding results,“ he says happily. Mike Johnstone, Marketing Director Harley-Davidson Europe, Middle East, and Africa. „Like no other brand, Harley-Davidson stands for the customization of motorcycles, and the results of this competition show once again how quick-witted, imaginative, and original our dealers are in this regard.“

If you would like to learn more and vote for your personal international frontrunner, please visit www.h-d.com/customkings.

Text copyright: Harley-Davidson Europe Ltd Image credits: Harley-Davidson Würzburg Village