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Harley-Davidson Mad Boy Is Proof Simpler Is Better, But Also More Expensive

They may not look like it from afar, with all their fancy BMW and Mercedes cars, and with armies of Volkswagens, but the Germans are true suckers for motorcycles as well. Not just any motorcycles, but more specifically Harley-Davidsons, and not of the stock kind, but of the custom variety.
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For a long time now we’ve been digging up custom Harley projects from over in Germany, and the list not only seems unending, but it seems to be growing, as we’ve just found another prolific shop we’ll constantly be featuring here on autoevolution: Harley-Davidson Dusseldorf.

Technically a Harley dealer, the shop is also in the business of remaking stock American two-wheelers, and their portfolio, albeit rather small at the moment, compared to say that of Thunderbike, is definitely worth a look. And we’ll start with something the shop calls the Mad Boy.

Made in honor of the 115th Harley-Davidson anniversary back in 2018, but presented in 2020, the bike started life as a stock Fat Boy, and was reworked into something that looks one of a kind.

Many of the parts used on the build are made in-house by the German garage, and include stuff like turn signals, covers for the swingarm pivot and axles, and the air cleaner. Those were topped off with custom fenders front and rear, and a new handlebar, complete with aftermarket mirrors.

No changes seem to have been made to the bike’s engine, and although apparently minor, the modifications made to the Fat Boy do allow it to stand out in a very competitive segment. Add to that the fact the black color used on this one is just for show (Dusseldorf says something like this can be made in whatever color the customer desires), and you have quite a looker on your hands.

As you see it, the bike cost its owner 43,000 euros, which is about the same in dollars nowadays.

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About the author: Daniel Patrascu
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Daniel loves writing (or so he claims), and he uses this skill to offer readers a "behind the scenes" look at the automotive industry. He also enjoys talking about space exploration and robots, because in his view the only way forward for humanity is away from this planet, in metal bodies.
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