When most people think exotic Italian motorcycles, thoughts turn to Aprilias, Ducatis, MV Agustas and Bimotas.
But what if we said Alfa Romeo?
Beating away at the heart of this hulking creation, nicknamed Alfabeast, is a 2.5-litre four-stroke V6 engine sourced from a late 1970s Alfa Romeo passenger car.
The engine is said to output around 156hp, which equates to about 115kW. The bent six-cylinder mill is hooked up to a Harley-Davidson four-speed gearbox and, as the images show, it has been lovingly installed within the Kraft Tech hardtail frame.
The cut-aways in the side and top of the fuel tank look sensational, showing off a pair Weber downdraight carburetors. Other mechanical details that add to the Alfabeast's striking aesthetic appeal include the uncovered twin camshafts on the right side and half-a-dozen custom-bent exhaust pipes.
It even has a kickstart.
Created by Chris Barber of Crossbreed Cycles in the UK, the V6 engine would no doubt deliver a resonant tone once ignited, but this custom bike is more than just a show pony. The front forks have been cannibalised from a Kawasaki ZXR-750 sports bike, as have brakes -- complete with twin rotors at the front.
The rear end is a rigid setup with no suspension, just a few springs underneath the classic seat unit to keep the rider comfortable.
The end result is an incredibly desirable custom cruiser that would bring as much joy to owners being ridden as it would as an exhibit in the garage.