Photo: Devin Diego Designs
There's a good chance no one is so insane as to try this, but if someone would start counting all the custom Harley-Davidson motorcycles ever made, it would immediately become apparent that the V-Rods form the basis for most of these designs. And taking into account how large Harley is and how many models it produced over the years, that's saying something.
Almost not a single day passes by without me stumbling upon at least several custom V-Rods, put together with imagination and skill by people who live out their lives in many places on this Earth. From time to time, some of these builds come with something special about them that earns them a place under the spotlight for a few minutes here on autoevolution.
I'm not entirely sure what made me spot this particular V-Rod. Maybe it's the matte-ness of the paint job, or the sporty allure of the ride as a whole, or the many discreet custom bits that went on it. Or maybe its imposing name, which is Toxicator.
The bike is the work of Devin Diego Designs, an American custom garage that describes itself as the maker of badass yet elegant builds. We noticed its name because, despite America being the birth home for Harley, not many U.S.-based businesses are into customizing stock Harleys, and even fewer are into V-Rods. DD however has made a living out of it, and it seems quite good at it.
It's unclear what year the Toxicator was originally born (V-Rods were made from 1999 to 2017), but it's pretty obvious its current shape is that of a real head-turner.
Hand-made parts produced by DD can be seen all over, mixed with bits of hardware taken from others. The fenders are made in-house, pulled over wheels that measure 120 mm in width at the front and 280 mm at the rear.
A one-inch riser was installed up front, together with a drag bar, custom mirrors, and an LED headlight. Further back, we're treated with the sight of the Night Rod tank, customized to include the speedometer and a custom seat covered in leather and suede. The bike ends in a fender with Kellerman tail lights.
The engine on the two-wheeler, like always in such cases, is the stock one, but it was treated to a tuning package that together with a K&N air filter and Akrapovic exhaust should improve its performance. Sadly, we don't know exactly how much so.
The entire bike, painted matte black, rests on an air ride system with progressive lowering suspension at the front.
The total cost of the Harley-Davidson Toxicator project is not public knowledge, and neither is the bike's current whereabouts. That's usually the case with custom Harleys, and it has never stopped us from enjoying them.
I'm not entirely sure what made me spot this particular V-Rod. Maybe it's the matte-ness of the paint job, or the sporty allure of the ride as a whole, or the many discreet custom bits that went on it. Or maybe its imposing name, which is Toxicator.
The bike is the work of Devin Diego Designs, an American custom garage that describes itself as the maker of badass yet elegant builds. We noticed its name because, despite America being the birth home for Harley, not many U.S.-based businesses are into customizing stock Harleys, and even fewer are into V-Rods. DD however has made a living out of it, and it seems quite good at it.
It's unclear what year the Toxicator was originally born (V-Rods were made from 1999 to 2017), but it's pretty obvious its current shape is that of a real head-turner.
Hand-made parts produced by DD can be seen all over, mixed with bits of hardware taken from others. The fenders are made in-house, pulled over wheels that measure 120 mm in width at the front and 280 mm at the rear.
A one-inch riser was installed up front, together with a drag bar, custom mirrors, and an LED headlight. Further back, we're treated with the sight of the Night Rod tank, customized to include the speedometer and a custom seat covered in leather and suede. The bike ends in a fender with Kellerman tail lights.
The engine on the two-wheeler, like always in such cases, is the stock one, but it was treated to a tuning package that together with a K&N air filter and Akrapovic exhaust should improve its performance. Sadly, we don't know exactly how much so.
The entire bike, painted matte black, rests on an air ride system with progressive lowering suspension at the front.
The total cost of the Harley-Davidson Toxicator project is not public knowledge, and neither is the bike's current whereabouts. That's usually the case with custom Harleys, and it has never stopped us from enjoying them.
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