Well, well, well. A month ago, we were called out by a friend of ours for posting too many Harley-Davidsons, but June’s numbers speak for themselves. You like ’em, and obviously so do we. But like life, the motorcycle hobby is best enjoyed with variety, and this month’s lineup was topped by a retro Yamaha custom and an aerospace-grade mini, which feels just right for the start of Summer. 

We’d like to thank our readers and, of course, the builders, for another record-breaking month here on Bike EXIF. So join us, if you will, for a victory lap for June’s top-performing custom motorcycles.  

Julian von Oheimb has spent more than two decades building some of the world's most elegant custom Harleys, but the latest machine from his German workshop, One Way Machine, presented a challenge unlike any before it. Commissioned by an Australian collector who wanted a motorcycle to complement his meticulously restored Jaguar E-Type and AC Cobra, the project demanded more than exceptional craftsmanship. It also had to overcome the logistical nightmare of shipping a high-end custom motorcycle halfway around the world without being crippled by taxes and freight costs. The result is the 'Sydney Huntsman,' a Gentleman Bobber that showcases Julian's engineering background as much as his celebrated eye for design.

Starting with a brand-new Harley-Davidson Softail Standard, Julian stripped the Milwaukee-Eight-powered cruiser to its bones before subtly reworking the chassis. The swingarm mounts were machined to stretch the wheelbase, making room for a 21-inch front wheel and matching 19-inch rear built with custom TTS hubs and original Harley rims. A chain-drive conversion, One Way Machine's proprietary drive-side rear brake and a Rebuffini Springer front end transformed both the bike's stance and character. 

Julian then turned his attention to the bodywork, extensively reshaping a Mustang-style fuel tank with a new tunnel, custom filler neck and hand-formed tubing before fabricating a matching rear fender and support system. Finished in the same bespoke gray used on the owner's AC Cobra, the bike also features engraved engine covers, handcrafted handlebars, a custom leather solo seat and meticulously integrated controls that exemplify One Way Machine's obsession with flawless execution.

Copper Chopper founder Alexey Sorokin has earned a reputation for diverse styling in Moscow’s custom scene, and this 1984 Harley-Davidson Shovelhead shows exactly why. Rather than chasing radical geometry or flashy fabrication, Sorokin set out to refine the Shovelhead's classic silhouette while eliminating the styling cues he disliked from the Shovel's final production years. The frame was left untouched, but almost everything bolted to it was redesigned, resulting in a bobber that feels timeless without pretending to be a period restoration.

The biggest visual change came at the rear, where Sorokin binned the bulky square-section swingarm in favor of a hand-built stainless steel tubular unit. He paired it with impossibly slim polished stainless shocks of his own design, then laced matte black 19-inch Invader-style wheels into the chassis. To further clean up the rear end, the stock disc brake was replaced with a classic mechanical drum. 

The Shovelhead engine received a complete cosmetic and mechanical rebuild, finished with fresh hardware throughout, an S&S carburetor and a velocity stack. Up front, a modern Sportster fork was shaved, polished and fitted with vintage fork shrouds, while a limited-edition CT Newmann headlight keeps the front end clean. Stainless steel appears throughout the build, from the custom foot controls and shifter to the handcrafted handlebars, reinforcing Copper Chopper's obsession with durable, beautifully finished metalwork.

Richard "Mule" Pollock has spent decades perfecting the art of the street tracker, but now and then, one of his earlier builds finds its way back into the shop. This Buell-powered tracker originally rolled out of Mule Motorcycles in 2000 for a customer named Ernie, who had initially planned to build the bike himself before deciding the job was better left to Pollock. More than two decades after Ernie's passing, his son tracked down the long-lost motorcycle and asked Mule to restore it. By pure coincidence, both now lived near Boise, Idaho, giving Pollock the chance to revisit one of his own creations with 26 years of additional experience.

The original build began with a Buell M2 Cyclone donor rather than a Harley-Davidson Sportster. The Cyclone's 1,203 cc Thunderstorm V-twin offered a substantial performance advantage, producing 94 horsepower and 83 lb-ft of torque while sharing much of the Sportster's architecture. Pollock transplanted the drivetrain into one of his proven C&J Racing side-shock frames, pairing it with 19-inch aluminum wheels, the Buell front brake, minimalist lighting and a signature set of SuperTrapp exhausts. 

The lightweight tracker originally wore a solid-orange fuel tank and one of only a handful of carbon-fiber tail sections produced from custom molds built by a guitar maker. That seat was famously destroyed after a heavy rider bottomed the suspension across railroad tracks, shorting the carbon cowl against the battery and setting it on fire. Pollock replaced it with the last spare he had.

Holy Moly Co. has built a reputation for giving modern adventure bikes a healthy dose of nostalgia, and its latest Yamaha Ténéré 700 might be its best work yet. Based in Lisbon, Portugal, founder Francisco Menezes envisioned the project as a modern interpretation of the legendary XT500. The goal wasn't to build a one-off showpiece, but to create a production-ready package that transforms Yamaha's middleweight adventure bike into the retro-inspired XT700 many riders wish existed. Yamaha Portugal and legendary XT specialist Kedo Official Parts backed the project, helping bring the concept to life.

Rather than cutting up a perfectly good Ténéré, Holy Moly insisted that every modification be completely reversible. The stock fairings, side panels and signature rally-style front end were discarded in favor of a vintage-style XT fuel tank, a single round LED headlight protected by a custom tubular exo-frame built by Jorge Madeira of Mad-Artworks and a minimalist tail section. 

The white-and-black livery references a 1979 Yamaha XT500 recently auctioned by Kedo, complete with bespoke ‘XT700’ graphics that drive the point home. Underneath the retro bodywork, the team also put the bike on a serious diet, trimming wet weight to 385 pounds while extracting 85 horsepower from Yamaha's CP2 parallel twin. Suspension duties are handled by premium long-travel TracTive components, while custom Haan wheels with copper Excel rims and aggressive knobby tires complete the rally-ready package.

Early June had us pumping out the minis, but there’s one that had a commanding grip on your attention, and it’s not hard to see why. Leave it to Cohn Racers to take one of motorcycling's simplest ideas and turn it into an engineering exercise. The Florida workshop's latest project, the Muscle Mini One (MM1), started with a practical need. Shop founder Chet Perez relied on a custom pit bike to get around racetracks and private events until a client, former NFL tight end Jimmy Graham, insisted on buying it. That sparked the idea of creating a premium mini bike that applied the same obsessive craftsmanship found in the shop's full-size customs.

Rather than adapt an off-the-shelf frame, Cohn Racers spent 18 months developing the MM1 from scratch. More than 20 digital design iterations, AI-assisted structural analysis and extensive testing helped shape a lugged carbon fiber tube frame reinforced with CNC-machined 6061 billet aluminum components. Triple clamps, seat mounts, brackets and the shop's proprietary two-piece wheels are all machined in-house, resulting in a dry weight of just 51 pounds. 

A dependable 2.4 hp Honda engine replaces the bargain-bin utility motors common to most mini bikes, delivering adjustable gearing for speeds between 19 and 32 mph while returning up to 148 mpg. Hydraulic downhill mountain bike brakes provide stopping power, while buyers can choose between titanium and stainless steel pie-cut exhaust systems with subdued sound levels. Clever details include footpegs that double as built-in stands, an easy-pull starter and an exceptionally tight turning radius for paddock or neighborhood use.