„KING OF KINGS“ WINNER 2020
THE „KING OF KINGS“ WINNER COMES FROM MEXICO
- 18 Harley-Davidson dealers from 12 different countries took part in the final chapter of the world's largest custom build-off for dealers
- The winners of the previous National Battle of the Kings fought with all their customizing skills for the coveted title „KING OF KINGS“
- 50,000 votes from all over the world crown Harley-Davidson Queretaro, Mexico, as winner
After many epic Battle of the Kings-competitions around the globe Harley-Davidson 18 winners from previous rounds compete against each other with an unlimited budget. The Sportster was the basis for this custom bike competition. This year, 18 former winners came together for the „King of Kings“ to be crowned.
IS THE WINNER: OSCAR PERALTA AND HARLEY-DAVIDSON QUERETARO FROM MEXICO
The crown goes to Oscar Peralta and Harley-Davidson Querétaro, Mexico, with its breathtaking „Apex Predator“. The inspiration came from the desire to realize the vision of the ultimate Sportster XR1200 and to develop this model as a donor for the competition. 2020 to be used. Agustin Anguino, Luis Fernando Perea, Rodrigo Perez, Eduardo Trejo and Yeyo complete the Querétaro team.
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtnDoYazsEA&width=900&height=506&rel=-1[/embedyt]The team began the design of the Apex Predator with the mantra: „Born to attack without challenge. Born to live without rivals“. Focus the team on creating an aggressive, fresh look for the King of Kings competition. The bike clearly demonstrates the Querétaro dealer's technical prowess with a stunning hand-built 2-1-2 exhaust under the seat, combined with a ventilated handmade rear unit that accommodates the unique upswept exhaust. Creating a flowing line from the wavy brake disks and the upside-down front fork.
The clean, uncluttered front end uses the LED Daymaker™ headlight from a Harley-Davidson® Breakout®. The lines and design of the wheels are not interrupted. The custom bike features Custom Handle and foot controls, paired with the handmade Alcantara seat unit. The additional custom-made double air intakes complete the bike's powerful appearance. The extraordinary Sterling Green paintwork, which is partially enhanced by a powder coating, gives the custom bike a very high-quality feel.
SECOND PLACE - HARLEY-DAVIDSON ATHENS - GRYPS
Grand Final runner-up Harley-Davidson Athens, Greece, with their Roadster-Submission Gryps.
THUNDERBIKE RECEIVES H-D STYLING TEAM PICK AWARD
A special award was given to Harley-Davidson Thunderbike, which are Brad Richards, VP for Styling and design at the Harley-Davidson Motor Company, with the H-D Styling Team Pick was awarded.
The great Final of King of Kings 2020 based on the legendary Sportster. The core strengths of the Sportster make it one of the best bikes in the Harley-Davidson range, which can be used as a donor for almost any customized custom bike structure.
Since 1957 Harley-Davidson has developed more individual custom bikes than any other brand. With its classic lines, the characteristic Evolution ™ V-Twin engine and a huge selection of original Harley-Davidson parts and -accessories is the construction of your perfect Bobbers, Café-Racers, Trackers or Choppers easily.
Jon Bekefy, GM for global Brand marketing at the Harley-Davidson Motor Company, congratulated the winner of the competition: The King of Kings competition „King of Kings“ in the year 2020 was a formative competition and a great opportunity to showcase the Harley-Davidson dealer were able to show their customers how legendary Harleys can still be created today in keeping with the cult.
The contribution from Apex Predator from Querétaro Harley-Davidson is the ultimate representation of the flexibility and performance of a Sportster. It shows that the Sportster from Chopper, Bobbern, Café racers and on the race track has an unrivaled pedigree of expression and community among motorcycles.
Information on the King of the Kings competition can be found at: www.h-d.com/customkings
Picture credits: Harley-Davidson Milwaukee United States
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