HARLEY-DAVIDSON CHOOSES THE GERMAN WINNER IN THE “BATTLE OF THE KINGS” CUSTOMIZING CONTEST
Harley-Davidson Würzburg Village goes into the second round of the international competition as the German “Custom King”.
Oxford (04.05.2015) – Nineteen German Harley-Davidson dealers accepted the challenge and took part in the “Battle of the Kings” customizing contest , at the final of which the top European custom bike builder will be chosen.
The employees of all nineteen commercial agencies put in a lot of effort. The object on which they were asked to demonstrate their imagination and creativity was the Harley-Davidson Street™ 750 , the latest model in the American company's line-up. German Harley fans were spoiled for choice because they were able to choose their favorite on the web.
Now the die has been cast: Harley-Davidson Würzburg Village received the most votes and became Germany's top custom bike builder. The people of Würzburg will compete with the winners from other European countries in the second phase of the contest.
Phase 2, in which nine national champions compete, runs from May 11th to 28th. Once again, fans across Europe can vote at www.hd.com/customkings. This will define five finalists who will compete “Wheels and Waves” festival of the new custom motorcycle scene in Biarritz Here an expert jury will select the European Custom King .
The Harley-Davidson Würzburg Village team – two-wheeler mechanic Nico Sell, Felix Höchst and Josh Dosch from sales as well as trainees Ludwig Kölbl and Simon Österlein – are already looking forward to the results of the May voting. They have transformed “their” Street into a solo bike, a machine that doesn’t fit into any box, light, aggressive and a bit “gothic”. “It’s our cafe bobber !” grins Josh, “and we’re really proud that this bike won contest With a bit of luck you'll see the people of Würzburg again in Biarritz!
“Our European dealers achieved real brilliant achievements in the 'Battle of the Kings' contest ,” says Mike Johnstone , Marketing Director Harley-Davidson Europe, Middle East and Africa. “Harley-Davidson stands for the individualization of motorcycles like no other brand, and the results of this competition show once again how quick-witted, imaginative and original our dealers are in their approach.”
If you want to find out more and choose your personal international leader, go to www.hd.com/customkings.
Text Copyright: Harley-Davidson Europe Ltd Photo credit: Harley-Davidson Würzburg Village
