Custom Harley-Davidsons are nothing new, but when they're fettled by Japanese tuning house Hide Motorcycles (Hidemo) you know you're in for something special.
The last Hidemo custom we profiled was a feisty-looking 2002 Harley-Davidson Sportster, and now the Asian tuning house has presented another engaging custom based on an early 2000s Harley-Davidson, in this case a 2003 XL 1200S.
Named the Hide SP-20, the bike sports a relatively subtle aesthetic - the lack of chrome and washed out colours gives it a somewhat utilitarian look that, along with dropped suspension, works in its favour.
Compared to its Harley-Davidson donor bike, the Hide SP-20's front fender has been removed and a new seat section and compact tank have been added, while spoked wheels give the bike a classic appeal. It rides on a 19-inch front and 16-inch rear wheel.
According to reports, Hidemo's goal was to create a vintage racer image, and it seems to have achieved this.
The Harley-Davidson V-twin engine has been left relatively stock, though the addition of a Hide air intake and a tastefully executed custom exhaust system will be sure to improve safety by letting other motorists know of the bike's presence.
Check out the Hide Motorcycles.net website for details its other custom bikes.
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