The search for the best custom Harley-Davidson in Australia and New Zealand
This year, we’re looking for the king of custom across Australia and New Zealand! Entrants will be split into multiple categories – Cruiser, Touring and Vintage. If you own a customised Harley-Davidson, we want to see your bike!
We’ll be awarding 3 category winners, all decided by public vote. The category winners will then face off against each other in the finale, decided by our esteemed judging panel.
Current Progress
Entry
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
Entries are now open. Submit your bike now!
PRIZE
The overall competition winner will receive a trip for 2 to Japan and x2 VIP tickets to the 2026 Mooneye’s Hot Rod show in Yokohama.
The Panel
Public vote will determine the 4 category winners. Of the three category winners, our esteemed judging panel will deliberate and decide the overall winner of Number One.
Shane Brown
Marketing Lead, Harley-Davidson ANZ
Biography
Shane Brown is focused on rider culture, brand & product growth and keeping Harley-Davidson connected to the people who live and breathe motorcycles across Australia and New Zealand. As an owner of vintage and modern performance Harley-Davidson bikes, he brings an eye for detail across all categories of Custom Kings.
Dan Lesnock
Technical Lead, Harley-Davidson ANZ
Mick Withers
Owner/Editor – Heavy Duty Magazine
Biography
Mick Withers, editor and publisher of HEAVY DUTY Magazine. Happily claiming 2022 as his 40th year on two wheels, Mick is a qualified motorcycle mechanic who has ridden, raced, repaired and built everything from two-stroke 250s to Top Fuel Harleys. The year 1989 was Mick’s first as a Harley owner, and also the year he entered motorcycle magazine publishing. Since then, Mick has edited multiple titles culminating in the ownership of HEAVY DUTY Magazine. He now owns a self-built custom M8 Super Glide, and a Road King™ Special for longer rides.
Miles Rangeley (Pugs)
Publisher – Live To Ride Magazine
Biography
Miles ‘Pugs’ Rangeley has been immersed in the custom motorcycle scene for over three decades now with his involvement with Live to Ride, one of Australia’s premier motorcycle media companies. Through his role at Live to Ride, Pugs has interviewed many of the biggest names in custom motorcycling and has helped showcase some of the most innovative and artistic custom bike builds from around the world. He is considered a legend in the Australian motorcycle community and is known for his extensive knowledge and passion for all things custom and for helping grow interest in the scene over his long career.