If I could choose one to own and drive I would go for the UK one, but the Aussie’s level of craftsmanship is astounding. That said, from the first ep the US one was the most eye catching of all three. Had I been there to vote I think I would have voted either UK or AU, but all three are amazing and worthy of respect!
The black bike is the only one that is rideable every day, or for long miles. The Australian bike had the best craftsmanship. The American won because it was big long and bloated, and that is what Americans who voted want.
What a burn. The bobber that the Brit built in Southern California is exactly, but exactly, what I want. Absolutely flawless execution of my dream bike: how did he know? Fooking brilliant, that.
Shows how much styles can change. I watched this episode as a kid. I said back then, USA bike all the way. Now at 32, I would pick Exile bike in a heartbeat.
There were bits of all 3 that I liked. The American one had that long, low curvy look, but in the end it looked like a tribal tattoo with wheels. The English one had the perfect '50s vibe, and I really liked the extremely clean look and the fact it had 2 fat tires on it, but the only access to the front brake being on that shift lever under your butt was a bit of a bummer, as was the shifter position, and it was an off-the-shelf assembly that really didn't have that chopper look. In the end, the Aussie bike really nailed it. Absolutely blown away by the craftsmanship that went into it and it's hard to argue with the quality of the end result. The fit and finish were next level. They'd have had my vote had I been there.
depends on what style of chopper youre going for. you say the english didnt quite have a chopper feel, but it definitely had that 50s early 60s bobber kinda early chopper style. the other two were that newer style of chopper. in my mind the aussies did the best work all around for sure, that level of craftmanship is just amazing and i respect it, but i just cant get down with that newer style of chopper and will always prefer that older style like the british did. i will agree that the choice to do the front brake like that is a bit dumb though.
Outstanding work on all three bikes. I was most impressed by the Aussie one; the pure skill of the metalwork is jaw-dropping. I hope to see more of that.
mind was blown by the level of cratmanship put into the aussie bike i wish i could build a bike from the ground up like that from literally nothing. nothing but respect but i kinda feel like bikes styled like that kinda look a bit too much like something woulda seen on like west coast choppers or something. lots of people including me are much more partial to that old school stylings kinda like what the english did.
The Aussie bike I’ll surely never forget, I think it’s the nicest bike ever. Haven’t seen this in years but this was three talented teams all these bikes are gorgeous. I think this is the best episode.
All those bikes were built by fabulous builders. I have to say I appreciate the labor into the Australian bike, awesome skills just amazing but the bike I would ride, and wanna be seen on is Russell's. In fact it resembles my own bike in many many ways. I have to say every single thing about the exile bike is my absolute favorite. Great job fellas. 👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏. Nice
Russel's bike was the best one up there. Ridable, fat bob white walls, clean, and above all a freakin badass Knucklehead! My dream bike from the day I first viewed this sweet ride...An amazing bike of the ages. #1 with a bullet over the top... I wish it was mine 👍👍
That was a half ass bike that anyone with the parts can assemble. Russell built NOTHING on that bike... he used pre-existing, and ready made parts, that were slightly modified for his build! This was a bike BUILDERS competition, not a bike assembly competition! So no, sorry, Russell's bike comes in 3rd place.
I must repeat another's post," Australian team were the best by far. Superb craftmanship ". Martins had the nicest paint, Russel's bike are very cool and easy to ride but the Aussie bike in a build off was far and above the others.... I live in Washington State, USA.
Hope Scotty got some of that, and not just the dealer who sponsored the build. Dude seriously needs the money to fix that leaky roof! All jokes aside, though, it was a fantastic build.
When this aired, my favorite was the exile bike. Revisiting it, i still feel the same. The aussies obviously displayed the best technical fabrication skill. But i think exile displayed the best compositional skill, which ultimately matters most to me. The Aussie bike looks like the silver surfer ordered a custom chopper. The American bike looks like a dragon with serious back problems wearing a bunch of gaudy jewelry. It looks like some inaccurate interpretation of a motorcycle, like if you asked an ai to produce an image of a motorcycle. The exile bike just looks like an exceptionally clean, well done bobber, which is always attractive in my book
Crazy to thinks this was 11years ago.. That Bobber's probably the coolest, but what Scotty and the boys put together was awesome! Good stuff. That American dude though, really brought nothing to the table for me.
You prove what you're made of on a biker build show. Martin Bros showed that after being happy with their quality tolerances. That's why Indian Larry is a legend.
Russell Mitchell's Bike is the real winner for me, I like the looks, the ruggedness the toughness, clearly it's a bad ass more functional and smooth bike compare to the two bikes.
+Guido Rollard I agree. Beyond National things (which I don't care about), the aussie team surprised me! In the middle of nowhere they managed to build that stunning masterpiece! Hats off gentlemen, you are winners! I am glad that arrogant guy didn't win. The aussie guy was correct "there's a huge difference in building bikes and assembling bikes".
+Alistair Nelson Bush Jr. wasn't elected by honest votes, just like Obummer wasn't. They were just the puppets assigned by the powers that be. Having said that, I agree the Aussie chap is an amazing craftsman. I mean he is a world class metal worker. I think Joe Martin is also quite gifted in metal working. The Arrogant Britwit get's zero praise from me though. There's a reason he's never won in the States, and if he wasn't so fucking arrogant, he might see why and correct it. Clearly that won't happen.
and often, a lot of the real craftsmen are hardly known outside their community, and just do what they love to do back home in their garage or shed, regardless of shows and stuff. Only if someone wants to bring his business into spotlight, thats a reason to do so
Guido Rollard I think you're 100% correct. I build some pretty cool shit in my garage/shop, and I do it with very little money, or resources. I always love to see true craftsmen build things, no matter what genre it's in. We are a dying breed. these days if they can't google it to see how everyone else does it, or if a computer can't tell them what to do, they are lost. I'm a machinist by trade, and a damn good one. Kids aren't learning to do things with their minds and hands any more. It's a real shame too.
For bike built, Scotty the Aussie hands down. Master piece. For rideable and one i would buy, the UK bike without a doubt. Amazing bike. Ete candy with style and paint job, the US bike. Would have been 3rd in my vote. Hard pressed between UK and Australia. Just depends on my personal criteria
Team Australia had the best bike by far. They should have won no doubt. The level of craftsmanship on the bike was amazing, all the detail that went into the build is something to really admire. BAD ASS BIKE TEAM 🇦🇺.
That Australian bike was by far ahead of its time. Gorgeous bike. Should've won hands down. The craftmanship is unparallele. The British would win first place in retro bikes. Clean and mean old school bike. Not a chopper or bobber. Just a bike many can appreciate. USA, I'd would agree but in a chopper build off, he'll win. Hands down. Nice paint job. Thank God he won the coin toss. Green is a bit too flamboyant IMO. That orange is gorgeous
I remember watching this when it first aired, and thinking the Exile looked timeless, while the other two, as impressive as the work was, instantly looked like 2004. It was obvious then the long swoopy tribal flame stuff would not be around in a few years. Russell Mitchell in 2021 is still building satin black tanks while the other two are now doing completely different things, which I think says it all.
Timeless doesn't matter because people will always love the stuff from their era. Take the vehicle industry, how sought after all the old mustangs, corvettes, chargers, camaros, old trucks, it's endless all the older vehicles that are going for big money now. So, in time, these older bikes will be just as sought after as collectible time pieces.
Riding the bike vs. looking at the bike…that’s why I liked his bike back then & now. Tbh…I loved the whole chopper craze and its extremes but always knew I wouldn’t want to own one of those zero maneuverability kickstand showpieces.
*The Americans most definitely put the most creativity and function all while making the most comfortable to ride bike, except for the fact that it's a hard-tail!!! The Brits (Russell) built (assembled) the same old boring bobber that they ALWAYS do!!! The Aussies actually "built"something for once, and it actually ran!! The Aussies also finally picked someone that's not afraid to put a little hard work into his bike, I actually kinda liked this one!!*
The Aussies deserved to win, their bike was the better built of them all And I'm a Kiwi We never like Aussies to win ,all bikes were good in my eye but that Aussies bike ,If the people only new what went to making them before the vote things may have been different
yeah not saying it judt coz im aussie but the usa one looked like a bike some little kid would hsve on his t-shirt ewith flames in the bsckground the aussie one looked good and sounded great the others looked cheesey snd sterotypical
1. Australian bike is the best, built from the ground up. 2. English bike comes second, i love the old school stuff 3. American bike looks like a bike from a reality bike show from discovery.
Radical Randy gets best in show for his extreme mullet cut!! All the bikes are great but for my choice it would be Russell Mitchell's. His would be the one I would want to be my everyday rider. Sweet!!!
I thought the Aussie bike and the American bikes looked the same and cliche. Generic looking like an OCC bike... loads of spikes and points. The Englishman’s bike was a stand out. Old school and super clean! I respect the Aussie bike builder for crafting everything on his own, but the Brit bike wins my vote.
The American bike was awesome, but even though I'm American I have to give the winning nod to the Aussie team. That polished aluminum bike was awesome and the winner in my opinion. Hat off to you Scotty you built a dream on wheels hands down the best and baddest bike in the world.
They did zero hand works. Most of parts not customize at all. Simply use phone call and blame others. Also no meaning paint job or body vvorks. Their chooperbike derivatived to be an after market modify on scene
Aussie bike was badass but imagine having to polish it all the time just to keep it looking good? British bike was one you can buy off of craigslist that somebody slapped together in their garage.
The bikes were all beautiful and the voters were all those at Bike Week, not know what country built which bike. I love the American bike but I would have chosen the Aussie bike. Super craftsmanship.
Back in the day when I was responsible for making custom motorcycle tyres for Avon, then Vee Rubber, Scotty Cox entered the Acid Monster, a truly gorgeous motorcycle for the world championship held in Las Vegas. As I am also a former racer, tyre tester, and aerospace engineer, I could not fail but be impressed by the overall package of the man and machine. Too often the term builder is tagged onto assemblers, and so it has become almost a stupid statement in itself. This is the man for the art of the motorcycle, from start to finish. No surprise that an American won in an American contest, in America. But I for one, beg to differ
Im not one to say in a competition everyone gets a blue ribbon, but the Aussies had the extra challenge of a supply chain. Saying that, I would want the Brits to actually ride. The Americans definitely knew their crowd but built their hearts into that bike. Tough choice, but I voted for the Brits. The other two were just too flashy for me. I liked the way there was no cables on the bars. I didnt care for how wide the front tire was but it fit the build. For any of the hot rodders reading this, you know how tough it is to actually finish a project like this. The last 10% of the build takes 50% fo the time. All the builders stayed cool (or at least portrayed) not losing their shit and getting dramatic. A lifetime achievement in my humble opinion.
American biker's have been building one off custom motorcycle;s longer than anyone its what we do its our heritage ! Not surprised at all that Martin Brother's took the prize ! The Aussie bike beautifully designed but to much aluminum not enough contrast ! British bike very clean but a bit to simple ! Joe martin hand's down winner !
Aussie team should have won. It took way more skill to fabricate a bike that was way more unique than the other two. I agree with Aaack Aardvark here: Murcian and Brit bikes were a lot more bolt-on vs. truly custom bits throughout the bike. Not only that, but the bike that won was by far the least drivable. They barely got that monstrosity running...
🤔 For practically the British bike would be my choice. Real world riding that is, not just to look at. But dam Scotty.. your craftsmanship is second to none mate 👍 I’m an Aussie sooooo I’ll be having the Scotty man make my dream machine 😜
hatsoff to all these dudes for the builds. theyre all amazing in their own rights, but the english team had the best looking bike out of them all by a mile. maybe im biased cause that style of classsic chopper or bobber is my absolute favorite but their bike is for sure the only one id ride out of all 3. id change the front forks a bit and put a smaller front wheel on it but that thing looks pretty close to what i imagine when i think of my dream bike.
I was most impressed by the Aussie one; the pure skill of the metalwork is jaw-dropping. I have to say I appreciate the labor into the Australian bike, awesome skills just amazing but the bike I would ride
Aussie , English , American. I’m American but in my opinion the American bike is made to be parked. I like the look and the rideablity of the English bike the most but as far as custom fabrication and build talent I think all three builders know who should have won the show.
I love the aluminum work on Scotty's bike, and if I had the money I'd have him build one for me. Russ' bike is clean, but I think it fits a smaller niche - either you love it or you don't. Joe's bike seemed the most radical (I really like the original springer idea), which I suspect is why more voted for it.
Complete opposite result that I was guessing. I had the American bike in last place, IMHO it just looks like EVERY chopper I've ever seen. The British bike looked TOUGH AS! But that Aussie thing was pure ART! I'm not really a bike person, but that could get me into them.
Scotty Cox and Hank young buildoff would have been interesting. I gotta admit lm a Scott Cox fan in his all handbuilt attention to detail motorcycle. masterpieces. Id bet they run every bit as good as the look
IMHO ,Exile has the best look, His idea of simple, clean and tough are what makes his the best in my eyes. too many of use are too into the "oh look shiny".
Out of the three teams, only two of them actually built anything and only one of them built a whole bike. Only the Aussies started with a pile of loose metal and fabricated a beautiful machine. The American team did a beautiful job and did build some of the machine but went with shelf parts for a lot of it. While the Brits didnt build anything at all. Anyone could build their bike just by going to a catalogue and ordering a bunch of parts to bolt together. All three bikes looked awesome (I did prefer the lines of the Aussie one as it looked more practical). Only two teams qualified as bike builders and only one built it all (bar the engine/trans of course).
Please name a part that the USA team used off the shelf that the Aussies did not also use off the shelf? The taillight? You are dead right about Exile though.
None of the American parts were off the shelf. America outsources most things into multiple jobs. Like the aussie said his shop was the only shop that could make everything there. And its not because he has fancy tech, its the opposite, he just uses hard work. Which is good and bad in the modern era, bad for him, good for us. The Americans had parts made from outside factories, (again america likes to specialize in one thing and sell it to everyone) this is mostly that capitalist's ideals shining through, where we try to do the best at one thing for the cheapest possible price under local living standards. The result is, instead of a single builder doing it all, a single designer designs it, and multiple "builders" will be outsourced and worked with cooperatively and then they will finish the job.
The brothers do EVERYTHING. They don’t send their bikes out to an artist to paint, they ARE the artist. There was no comparison. That American bike is in a different atmosphere from the Aussie. AMAZING USA. English 3Rd, Aussie 2nd, USA 1st. All did a great job
The Aussie bike is the one that "was built and hand -crafted" not assembled. That's the winner there! The audience at the bike show is used to seeing those bikes with long forks so they voted for it.
keith hunter The audience doesn’t get a written description of the bike or anything. They just look at it for a few moments and go by initial aesthetic impression.
Dont know why I watched this, but as an American all 3 were cool; I really think the Aussie bike was the best, followed closely by the Brit bike. Brit bike was clean and solid. The American bike was flashy but looked like it was be uncomfortable on long rides. The Aus bike was pure craftsmanship.
As a brit I can safely say this demonstrates where we have fallen behind in the last 30 years in terms on engineering and design and frankly work ethic. The work in the American and Australian build and the hours put in is remarkable
In regards to them actually building the parts yes, it's impressive. But if you ask me they don't look as good as Russell's. Everything is too over the top and tacky.
Martins bike looks like everything they have ever built, Exiles looks basically like all their bikes, so the Aussie is my choice for all the hand work.
If I could choose one to own and drive I would go for the UK one, but the Aussie’s level of craftsmanship is astounding. That said, from the first ep the US one was the most eye catching of all three. Had I been there to vote I think I would have voted either UK or AU, but all three are amazing and worthy of respect!
The black bike is the only one that is rideable every day, or for long miles. The Australian bike had the best craftsmanship. The American won because it was big long and bloated, and that is what Americans who voted want.
Damn that Aussie bike looked great! Original oil tank...so much metal fab...that's a real custom machine! It just popped with all that chrome.
Irvin Gish your be. Cleaning Aussie bike for days or years to much chrome. Joe Martin paints he’s bikes thank you
Australia was so incredibly awesome smooth on point craftsmanship & amazing movement wth practicality
What a burn. The bobber that the Brit built in Southern California is exactly, but exactly, what I want. Absolutely flawless execution of my dream bike: how did he know? Fooking brilliant, that.
I'll Second that!!!
Shows how much styles can change. I watched this episode as a kid. I said back then, USA bike all the way. Now at 32, I would pick Exile bike in a heartbeat.
There were bits of all 3 that I liked. The American one had that long, low curvy look, but in the end it looked like a tribal tattoo with wheels. The English one had the perfect '50s vibe, and I really liked the extremely clean look and the fact it had 2 fat tires on it, but the only access to the front brake being on that shift lever under your butt was a bit of a bummer, as was the shifter position, and it was an off-the-shelf assembly that really didn't have that chopper look. In the end, the Aussie bike really nailed it. Absolutely blown away by the craftsmanship that went into it and it's hard to argue with the quality of the end result. The fit and finish were next level. They'd have had my vote had I been there.
depends on what style of chopper youre going for. you say the english didnt quite have a chopper feel, but it definitely had that 50s early 60s bobber kinda early chopper style. the other two were that newer style of chopper. in my mind the aussies did the best work all around for sure, that level of craftmanship is just amazing and i respect it, but i just cant get down with that newer style of chopper and will always prefer that older style like the british did. i will agree that the choice to do the front brake like that is a bit dumb though.
Outstanding work on all three bikes. I was most impressed by the Aussie one; the pure skill of the metalwork is jaw-dropping. I hope to see more of that.
Convicts smashed it, nice try Russ, that bike woulda won if the comp was in east london 🧐 but the Ozzies lifted the bar with that tank 🤤
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mind was blown by the level of cratmanship put into the aussie bike i wish i could build a bike from the ground up like that from literally nothing. nothing but respect but i kinda feel like bikes styled like that kinda look a bit too much like something woulda seen on like west coast choppers or something. lots of people including me are much more partial to that old school stylings kinda like what the english did.
The Aussie bike I’ll surely never forget, I think it’s the nicest bike ever. Haven’t seen this in years but this was three talented teams all these bikes are gorgeous. I think this is the best episode.
Thumbs up for the super mullet on the announcer at the live show!
I'm American but the job that the Aussie did was amazing I never seen anyone make almost everything on a bike just wow!
Jessie James Austin speed shop he makes alot of his own parts.
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All are winners but the Australia bike was out of the world but for a bike to ride daily I like the British guys old school build.
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All those bikes were built by fabulous builders. I have to say I appreciate the labor into the Australian bike, awesome skills just amazing but the bike I would ride, and wanna be seen on is Russell's. In fact it resembles my own bike in many many ways. I have to say every single thing about the exile bike is my absolute favorite. Great job fellas. 👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏. Nice
Australian guy is insane...
Pure GOLD ❤️
Russel's bike was the best one up there. Ridable, fat bob white walls, clean, and above all a freakin badass Knucklehead! My dream bike from the day I first viewed this sweet ride...An amazing bike of the ages. #1 with a bullet over the top... I wish it was mine 👍👍
That was a half ass bike that anyone with the parts can assemble. Russell built NOTHING on that bike... he used pre-existing, and ready made parts, that were slightly modified for his build! This was a bike BUILDERS competition, not a bike assembly competition! So no, sorry, Russell's bike comes in 3rd place.
I agree..Russell takes the lead.
Less is more and his is spot on 👌
Nicest bike but a copy of many that have been before it.
foot clutch and suicide shifter? utter junk lol, do you even ride bikes?
you cant go wrong with that style of bobber or chopper just simple not over the top not chopped or stretched too much. like you said dream bike.
I must repeat another's post," Australian team were the best by far. Superb craftmanship ". Martins had the nicest paint, Russel's bike are very cool and easy to ride but the Aussie bike in a build off was far and above the others.... I live in Washington State, USA.
Australians did a awesome job.. They would have got my vote.🤘🏽
I believe the Aussie bike sold for $250,000 not long after this. Scotty builds amazing bikes.
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Hope Scotty got some of that, and not just the dealer who sponsored the build. Dude seriously needs the money to fix that leaky roof! All jokes aside, though, it was a fantastic build.
Building a bike did they cast the motor wiring make the tires or mixed the chemicals that created the paint and do the crome work.
That much?!
Scotty's bike needed a little paint (to much shine) Liked the pipes,and exhaust.
my favorite was the Brits bike, though I gotta say I have a lot more respect for the Aussies craftsmanship
Same
Man you took the words outta my mouth from the 2nd episode. I almost thought I was re-reading my own comment 🤣
When this aired, my favorite was the exile bike. Revisiting it, i still feel the same. The aussies obviously displayed the best technical fabrication skill. But i think exile displayed the best compositional skill, which ultimately matters most to me.
The Aussie bike looks like the silver surfer ordered a custom chopper. The American bike looks like a dragon with serious back problems wearing a bunch of gaudy jewelry. It looks like some inaccurate interpretation of a motorcycle, like if you asked an ai to produce an image of a motorcycle.
The exile bike just looks like an exceptionally clean, well done bobber, which is always attractive in my book
The Aussies have something that is fading from this world , Hard Work
Crazy to thinks this was 11years ago.. That Bobber's probably the coolest, but what Scotty and the boys put together was awesome! Good stuff. That American dude though, really brought nothing to the table for me.
You prove what you're made of on a biker build show. Martin Bros showed that after being happy with their quality tolerances.
That's why Indian Larry is a legend.
They are all amazing but i love that UK bike. Especially the white walls. It looks the dogs bollox.👍
Russell Mitchell's Bike is the real winner for me, I like the looks, the ruggedness the toughness, clearly it's a bad ass more functional and smooth bike compare to the two bikes.
Bike builder and appears on a stock '03 Vrod, Love it ! xD
Australian team were the best by far. Superb craftmanship.
+Guido Rollard these ppl voted for George bush
+Guido Rollard I agree. Beyond National things (which I don't care about), the aussie team surprised me! In the middle of nowhere they managed to build that stunning masterpiece! Hats off gentlemen, you are winners!
I am glad that arrogant guy didn't win. The aussie guy was correct "there's a huge difference in building bikes and assembling bikes".
+Alistair Nelson Bush Jr. wasn't elected by honest votes, just like Obummer wasn't. They were just the puppets assigned by the powers that be. Having said that, I agree the Aussie chap is an amazing craftsman. I mean he is a world class metal worker. I think Joe Martin is also quite gifted in metal working. The Arrogant Britwit get's zero praise from me though. There's a reason he's never won in the States, and if he wasn't so fucking arrogant, he might see why and correct it. Clearly that won't happen.
and often, a lot of the real craftsmen are hardly known outside their community, and just do what they love to do back home in their garage or shed, regardless of shows and stuff. Only if someone wants to bring his business into spotlight, thats a reason to do so
Guido Rollard I think you're 100% correct. I build some pretty cool shit in my garage/shop, and I do it with very little money, or resources. I always love to see true craftsmen build things, no matter what genre it's in. We are a dying breed. these days if they can't google it to see how everyone else does it, or if a computer can't tell them what to do, they are lost. I'm a machinist by trade, and a damn good one. Kids aren't learning to do things with their minds and hands any more. It's a real shame too.
For bike built, Scotty the Aussie hands down. Master piece. For rideable and one i would buy, the UK bike without a doubt. Amazing bike. Ete candy with style and paint job, the US bike. Would have been 3rd in my vote. Hard pressed between UK and Australia. Just depends on my personal criteria
Team Australia had the best bike by far. They should have won no doubt. The level of craftsmanship on the bike was amazing, all the detail that went into the build is something to really admire. BAD ASS BIKE TEAM 🇦🇺.
Aussie bike was the one I was the most impressed with the build on, by miles... but the (not very) British bike was the one I'd want to ride.
That mullet though, it's strong, real strong!
That Australian bike was by far ahead of its time. Gorgeous bike. Should've won hands down. The craftmanship is unparallele. The British would win first place in retro bikes. Clean and mean old school bike. Not a chopper or bobber. Just a bike many can appreciate. USA, I'd would agree but in a chopper build off, he'll win. Hands down. Nice paint job. Thank God he won the coin toss. Green is a bit too flamboyant IMO. That orange is gorgeous
Everytime I see the Australian guy, I hear the Nightrider from Mad Max! I like the night riders mom!
I remember watching this when it first aired, and thinking the Exile looked timeless, while the other two, as impressive as the work was, instantly looked like 2004. It was obvious then the long swoopy tribal flame stuff would not be around in a few years. Russell Mitchell in 2021 is still building satin black tanks while the other two are now doing completely different things, which I think says it all.
I like the ausi bike more but if i had to own one it would be the brit bike 100% , it's not flashy but still looks bad ass
Timeless doesn't matter because people will always love the stuff from their era. Take the vehicle industry, how sought after all the old mustangs, corvettes, chargers, camaros, old trucks, it's endless all the older vehicles that are going for big money now. So, in time, these older bikes will be just as sought after as collectible time pieces.
Riding the bike vs. looking at the bike…that’s why I liked his bike back then & now.
Tbh…I loved the whole chopper craze and its extremes but always knew I wouldn’t want to own one of those zero maneuverability kickstand showpieces.
@@F1JV spot on, short n sweet the only way to go on a chopper and trim the fat.
Excellent point. Chrome and bling are tacky now.
*The Americans most definitely put the most creativity and function all while making the most comfortable to ride bike, except for the fact that it's a hard-tail!!! The Brits (Russell) built (assembled) the same old boring bobber that they ALWAYS do!!! The Aussies actually "built"something for once, and it actually ran!! The Aussies also finally picked someone that's not afraid to put a little hard work into his bike, I actually kinda liked this one!!*
The ausie is the real craftsmanship.. Pure talented 🎉
I used to love the flashy American choppers but bro that English and Aussie bike is sick especially.
absolutely loved the custom exhaust on the Aussie bike!
The Aussies deserved to win, their bike was the better built of them all
And I'm a Kiwi We never like Aussies to win ,all bikes were good in my eye but that Aussies bike ,If the people only new what went to making them before the vote things may have been different
Mate, I'm a Kiwi too and I agree.
You are absolutely right, the English was not bad but the Autransians have worked hard they deserved it but they
Dwight Harborne nope lol
The bike I most admire is Scotty. The bike I’d want to own is Russell. Joe’s bike is there.
Joe Martin is my favorite builder. Just an all round nice guy. Definitely on parr with chip Foose.
He is killin it here in Dripping Springs Tx. Badass rides
Russell is the only one that built a functional bike that will still be cool 50 years from now
He didn't build shit! He merely assembled a bike from pre-existing parts! lol ! Joe and Scotty hand built their own bikes from the ground up!
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Team Australian had the best bike. Damn near all of it was build from the ground up. They should have won.
yeah not saying it judt coz im aussie but the usa one looked like a bike some little kid would hsve on his t-shirt ewith flames in the bsckground the aussie one looked good and sounded great the others looked cheesey snd sterotypical
1. Australian bike is the best, built from the ground up.
2. English bike comes second, i love the old school stuff
3. American bike looks like a bike from a reality bike show from discovery.
LTLUCKYLUKE way overkill with Chrome on the Australian bike the British bike should have won it and then the Aussie Bike second
Metal_Horror_Gamer I agree
The Aussies did all the work,They should have won just for that,But Exile's bike is more my style Im not in to the freaky lookin chops.Mean and clean.
Radical Randy gets best in show for his extreme mullet cut!! All the bikes are great but for my choice it would be Russell Mitchell's. His would be the one I would want to be my everyday rider. Sweet!!!
Aussie Scotty wins best guy to hang out with. His bike was truly original and the most hand made I've seen, if he had time he wouldve built the motor😎
21:43 Joe's there thinking
"These are my employees???"
Little did I know watching this as a kid I would eventually go from loving the American chopper. To preferring bikes more like the one from England
The English team built an American HD based hot rod style bobber...traditional English bikes look nothing like Exile.
The Aussie’s craftsmanship is incredible, but Russell laced those wheels..
I thought the Aussie bike and the American bikes looked the same and cliche. Generic looking like an OCC bike... loads of spikes and points. The Englishman’s bike was a stand out. Old school and super clean! I respect the Aussie bike builder for crafting everything on his own, but the Brit bike wins my vote.
The American bike was awesome, but even though I'm American I have to give the winning nod to the Aussie team. That polished aluminum bike was awesome and the winner in my opinion. Hat off to you Scotty you built a dream on wheels hands down the best and baddest bike in the world.
They did zero hand works. Most of parts not customize at all. Simply use phone call and blame others. Also no meaning paint job or body vvorks. Their chooperbike derivatived to be an after market modify on scene
Aussie bike was badass but imagine having to polish it all the time just to keep it looking good? British bike was one you can buy off of craigslist that somebody slapped together in their garage.
TT like what you said about the Aussie. and. British bikes have to polish. The Aussie bike for days to keep it looking good thank you.
The bikes were all beautiful and the voters were all those at Bike Week, not know what country built which bike. I love the American bike but I would have chosen the Aussie bike. Super craftsmanship.
i love all of russles bikes hands down, but that Australian did that entire bike by hand . clearly he wins the build ability award.
Aussie was the perfect build! 🧐
Back in the day when I was responsible for making custom motorcycle tyres for Avon, then Vee Rubber, Scotty Cox entered the Acid Monster, a truly gorgeous motorcycle for the world championship held in Las Vegas. As I am also a former racer, tyre tester, and aerospace engineer, I could not fail but be impressed by the overall package of the man and machine. Too often the term builder is tagged onto assemblers, and so it has become almost a stupid statement in itself. This is the man for the art of the motorcycle, from start to finish. No surprise that an American won in an American contest, in America. But I for one, beg to differ
Nobody even knew what builder went with what bike, so being from America did not come into play.
@Larry Dixon kinda did..it was OTT..no disrespect but Americans love OTT and that's what won 🤷♂️
Russel saying that we Americans aren’t sophisticated was uncalled for.
Im not one to say in a competition everyone gets a blue ribbon, but the Aussies had the extra challenge of a supply chain. Saying that, I would want the Brits to actually ride. The Americans definitely knew their crowd but built their hearts into that bike. Tough choice, but I voted for the Brits. The other two were just too flashy for me. I liked the way there was no cables on the bars. I didnt care for how wide the front tire was but it fit the build. For any of the hot rodders reading this, you know how tough it is to actually finish a project like this. The last 10% of the build takes 50% fo the time. All the builders stayed cool (or at least portrayed) not losing their shit and getting dramatic. A lifetime achievement in my humble opinion.
The Aussies bike reminds me of the v rod. I love this Australian bike. I think its tits on. I would love to own that sorted beauty
well my vote from the uk was
1st Aus 100% hand built
2nd USA 98% hand built
3rd my push bike
American biker's have been building one off custom motorcycle;s longer than anyone its what we do its our heritage ! Not surprised at all that Martin Brother's took the prize ! The Aussie bike beautifully designed but to much aluminum not enough contrast ! British bike very clean but a bit to simple ! Joe martin hand's down winner !
All of the bikes were stunning. I liked Joe Martins bike. All good stuff. The matte black bike was quite beautiful also.
Aussie team should have won. It took way more skill to fabricate a bike that was way more unique than the other two. I agree with Aaack Aardvark here: Murcian and Brit bikes were a lot more bolt-on vs. truly custom bits throughout the bike. Not only that, but the bike that won was by far the least drivable. They barely got that monstrosity running...
The timing had to be adjusted. Barely got it running? The Aussies couldn't get theirs running until they replaced a wire. Nice logic.
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For practically the British bike would be my choice. Real world riding that is, not just to look at.
But dam Scotty.. your craftsmanship is second to none mate 👍
I’m an Aussie sooooo I’ll be having the Scotty man make my dream machine 😜
Loved the craftsmanship in the assie bike but that british bike is my cup a tea, such a clean looking modern hot rod look its bang on
hatsoff to all these dudes for the builds. theyre all amazing in their own rights, but the english team had the best looking bike out of them all by a mile. maybe im biased cause that style of classsic chopper or bobber is my absolute favorite but their bike is for sure the only one id ride out of all 3. id change the front forks a bit and put a smaller front wheel on it but that thing looks pretty close to what i imagine when i think of my dream bike.
I was most impressed by the Aussie one; the pure skill of the metalwork is jaw-dropping. I have to say I appreciate the labor into the Australian bike, awesome skills just amazing but the bike I would ride
I like minimal so of curse I liked the bobber but the Aussie bike was true craftsmanship.
Mabe at the time other bikes were trendy style. But truth is Scotty had best bike and will look good till end days. Timeless beauty top notch build
Aussie , English , American. I’m American but in my opinion the American bike is made to be parked. I like the look and the rideablity of the English bike the most but as far as custom fabrication and build talent I think all three builders know who should have won the show.
The Land down under should have won. Beautifully made and designed but they are all winners. Great work guys✊👊🤙🤘
Imagine they all working together 🤩🥰
I love the aluminum work on Scotty's bike, and if I had the money I'd have him build one for me. Russ' bike is clean, but I think it fits a smaller niche - either you love it or you don't. Joe's bike seemed the most radical (I really like the original springer idea), which I suspect is why more voted for it.
I m happy our very own Texan won..
All three bikes were a masterpiece.
I'd take them.all.
Thank you gentlemen.
I like Russell's bike. That thing is so so clean! That's the bike I could see myself riding all the time!!!
I agree with you Russ Russell bike rocks watching from New Zealand Australia second America 3rd
for me american bike for show room, ausie bike for show off, british bike for daily bike..
love the old school bike
On point
Complete opposite result that I was guessing. I had the American bike in last place, IMHO it just looks like EVERY chopper I've ever seen. The British bike looked TOUGH AS! But that Aussie thing was pure ART! I'm not really a bike person, but that could get me into them.
I'm not a biker but the boys from AUSTRAILA built a # 1 Bike. Cheering for the boys from down under. Good luck
I liked Billy Idol's bike!
ArgentPure only thing I would change about the billy bike is beach bars and a hand clutch all three bikes looked great
Aussies should of had that, hands down.
and this is from an American
Too much bling
they definitely have the most talent, building all by hand is beyond amazing
Polishing it everytime you ride it would get old.
Nah the Brits had the coolest one
@@saheedmcmaster3736 Same bike they always make. Just pull parts off the shelf and assemble.
Joe Martin Excellent job superb painting you the Best GBU AMERICA LOVE U SO MUCH Hatts of u 🎩
Scotty Cox and Hank young buildoff would have been interesting. I gotta admit lm a Scott Cox fan in his all handbuilt attention to detail motorcycle. masterpieces. Id bet they run every bit as good as the look
IMHO ,Exile has the best look,
His idea of simple, clean and tough are what makes his the best in my eyes.
too many of use are too into the "oh look shiny".
Out of the three teams, only two of them actually built anything and only one of them built a whole bike.
Only the Aussies started with a pile of loose metal and fabricated a beautiful machine. The American team did a beautiful job and did build some of the machine but went with shelf parts for a lot of it. While the Brits didnt build anything at all. Anyone could build their bike just by going to a catalogue and ordering a bunch of parts to bolt together.
All three bikes looked awesome (I did prefer the lines of the Aussie one as it looked more practical). Only two teams qualified as bike builders and only one built it all (bar the engine/trans of course).
Please name a part that the USA team used off the shelf that the Aussies did not also use off the shelf? The taillight? You are dead right about Exile though.
None of the American parts were off the shelf. America outsources most things into multiple jobs. Like the aussie said his shop was the only shop that could make everything there. And its not because he has fancy tech, its the opposite, he just uses hard work. Which is good and bad in the modern era, bad for him, good for us.
The Americans had parts made from outside factories, (again america likes to specialize in one thing and sell it to everyone) this is mostly that capitalist's ideals shining through, where we try to do the best at one thing for the cheapest possible price under local living standards.
The result is, instead of a single builder doing it all, a single designer designs it, and multiple "builders" will be outsourced and worked with cooperatively and then they will finish the job.
The Aussie bike had American wheels and an American motor on it... but okay
I wouldn't trade the Exile bike for both of the others. It is a classic that will be in style forever.
The brothers do EVERYTHING. They don’t send their bikes out to an artist to paint, they ARE the artist. There was no comparison. That American bike is in a different atmosphere from the Aussie. AMAZING USA. English 3Rd, Aussie 2nd, USA 1st. All did a great job
Aussies: 100k bike, $3 multimeter :)
Now days them bicks arent worth shit.
A saw a Borget bick go through mecome last year they couldnt get five grand for it .
Lol
Lmao
the Aussies should of won by miles, no i aint an Aussie i'm english
Yeah i know dude this guy work hard by handmade wow tuff job 😁👍🏼
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Snakebite well people didnt know that
People vote for what looks good not how much time and effort was put into it
I agree the Aussie bike was far better looking
The Aussie bike is the one that "was built and hand -crafted" not assembled. That's the winner there! The audience at the bike show is used to seeing those bikes with long forks so they voted for it.
Australians should win here by far! Others assembled pieces fabric made,but aussies made all parts by themselfs!!!
I vote Aussie.
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To me it came out looking store bought I vote British
I think the aussies bike was amazing they should’ve won
That Russell's bike damnn bro. Thats the one
The Aussie built a great bike but that English bobber was insane
they all had their points of good an bad..
over all, aussie should have done it, due to the build.
its call bike build off for a reason
keith hunter The audience doesn’t get a written description of the bike or anything. They just look at it for a few moments and go by initial aesthetic impression.
Dont know why I watched this, but as an American all 3 were cool; I really think the Aussie bike was the best, followed closely by the Brit bike. Brit bike was clean and solid. The American bike was flashy but looked like it was be uncomfortable on long rides. The Aus bike was pure craftsmanship.
The Bobber. Hands down. I like something you can ride everyday.
the Classic looking bike from the UK looked slick as hell
Long and low with hard-tail attitude, thats me, love that swing arm and back wheel. My vote USA.
Billy lane & or Indian Larry would've been a betta pick doe 🇺🇸, NO DOUBT
As a brit I can safely say this demonstrates where we have fallen behind in the last 30 years in terms on engineering and design and frankly work ethic. The work in the American and Australian build and the hours put in is remarkable
Sagelight 7777 lm from New Zealand and love that bike of Russell ur bike builders are up there cool
In regards to them actually building the parts yes, it's impressive. But if you ask me they don't look as good as Russell's. Everything is too over the top and tacky.
I am from the US and I would pick Russell's Bike by far over the others.
And yet the British bike is the most tasteful and will stand the test of time
@Reese Prince possibly if that's your taste
Well done Joe your hands are gifted and talented your creativity off the hook . Awesome Job .
Martins bike looks like everything they have ever built, Exiles looks basically like all their bikes, so the Aussie is my choice for all the hand work.