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More Finalists and Invitational show bikes...

Please see below latest Finalists for 2019 National Champs. There will be 80 custom masterpieces in the Finals this June at KICKBACK. You can see the complete list of Finalists in the Show Guide upon arrival. You will see the bikes up close and meet the builders during the two days at the event. For tickets, more info and how enter your bike please visit TheCustomShow.com

Tony's Speed Triples qualify for Finals...

We're very pleased to announce that Tony Scott's wonderful pair of custom engineered Speed Triples have qualified for the 2019 National Champs Finals. Tony runs Associated British Motorcycles and has built these sublime Triumphs which will be on full display during the KICKBACK weekend from 15-16th June at Prescott in Gloucestershire. See pics below and full spec at bottom of page. More info on how to enter your masterpiece at TheCustomShow.com GEMINI INDIANAPOLIS - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE & TRANSMISSION  Type Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder Capacity 1050 cc Bore 79 mm Stroke 71.4 mm Compression 12.92:1 Max Power 160PS/158 Bhp @ Rear Wheel @ 10,100 rpm Max Torque EC 122 Nm @ 7,150 rpm System Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection Exhaust ABM Swept Up & Over or HP Corse Hydroform (Black) Stainless Steel 3 into 1 silencer Final Drive X ring chain Clutch Wet, multi-plate slip assist clutch Gearbox 6-speed CHASSIS Fram

Under Pressure...

KICKBACK National Championships Judge Pete Pearson, has told the organisers that he hopes to bring and display Pressure Drop. This remarkable custom masterpiece was voted World's Best V -Twin Custom in 2018.

Tony joins Judging Panel...

Tony Taysom has joined the Judging Panel for the 2019 National Champs at KICKBACK this June. Tony will not be allowed to enter, obviously, but we're really thrilled to announce that he will be bringing his stunning XL 600 custom along to show off. Photographs courtesy of Del Hickey.

Another lovely creation...

Ben Hall (Valespeed Motorcycles) has made the Finals with his exquisite custom board-tracker. See it in the metal and meet Ben at KICKBACK this June.

More entries for the National Champs...

Jenny has entered her sublime ER6 below. Rear subframe cut off and new simpler frame spliced in. Genuine Avon Speedflow fairing. One-off belly pan, handlebars, exhaust, mudguard mount plus many other parts. All powder coated and fresh paint. Below is Roy's VTR 1000 entry. A one-off steel frame, Hayabusa front end, one-off belly pan, tail and seat unit, modded CB750 tank, single Mikuni carb conversion. Soon to be stripped for painting. Clive's entering his Kawasaki Z400 below. New hard tail frame, Z650 rear wheel and MZ250 rear wheel on the front. GSXR forks and yokes. Converted to 443cc and a large single Dellorto carb. Will be finished very soon. Keep an eye on the blog for more custom bike entries and KICKBACK news.

Pete Pearson joins illustrious Judging Panel...

We are delighted to announce that multi-award winning custom bike builder Pete Pearson has joined our illustrious Judging Panel for the forthcoming Devitt KICKBACK National Championships. Pete and Lisa run Rocket Bobs Cycle Works out of Swindon and will also be bringing along two of their masterpieces (pictured below) to display. Pete joins the likes of Paul Milbourn, Steve Parrish, Tony Taysom, Allen Millyard, Blue Miller, Ben Hall, Stu Garland, James Rogers and Mick McCarthy on the Judging Panel for the National Championship Finals which take place at Devitt KICKBACK to be staged at the Prescott Bike Festival on June 15th - 16th. Judging takes place on the 15th and the awards ceremony is held on the 16th. More information and tickets available at TheCustomShow.com

Latest Finalists for the 2019 National Champs...