Mounting the battery behind the transmission and the oil underneath the trans considerably lowers this bike’s center of gravity, which complements the racing look created by the Spartan custom frame. I doubt it will ever see a racetrack, but it’s got a headlight and taillight so I’ll bet it’s stupid-fast on the street. Then again, Bill’s crazy enough that he just might race this...

I appreciate the deliciously bulbous shapes of the bike. The fat arching tubes that cradle the motor and transmission combined with the bow shape of the gas tank and the wheels might look like a row of streamlined bubbles as a silhouette. The inverted front end is further punctuated by the lack of triple trees and hidden brake lines. Note the lack of a visible oil bag; the filler...

One of these builders is Fred “Krugger” Bertrand of Basse-Bodeux, Belgium.  He entered the custom bike building profession in June of 2002, and has built custom machines that were sought after and acquired by some high-profile folks, including an American movie star.  All of his machines have received high recognition at custom bike shows around the world.  Fred’s shop is a one man...