CUSTOMBIKE-SHOW: November 29th to December 1st, 2024 in Bad Salzuflen

European Custombike Championship

The Custombike Show in Bad Salzuflen returns from November 29 to December 1, 2024, offering motorcycle fans and custom bike enthusiasts from all over Europe an unparalleled experience. With over 1,000 motorcycles, including 300 custom bikes as part of the European Championship, and a variety of exhibitors, shows, and competitions, this event is the highlight of the year for anyone who loves extraordinary machines.

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published on 10/3/2024

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Highlight: The European Custombike Championship

At the heart of the show is the European Championship in custom bike building. Participants have the chance to win prizes in 15 categories. A total of 12,000 euros in prize money is up for grabs. The most prestigious title, "Best of Show," is endowed with a hefty 5,000 euros. All other category winners can look forward to 500 euros, as well as trophies and invitations to further European events. The winning bikes will also be featured in renowned specialist magazines such as CUSTOMBIKE and DREAM-MACHINES.

A unique program for custom bike enthusiasts

Alongside the championship, the Custombike Show offers a packed supporting program. Highlights include:

Fuel Girls: The famous Fuel Girls bring plenty of action with their shows.
60 Years of Simson Schwalbe: A special exhibition celebrates the cult moped from the former GDR.
Airbrush Area: Here, artists can demonstrate their skills in custom painting live.
Wall of Death Show: Thrills with daring motorcycle stunts.

Additionally, visitors can look forward to the European Biker Build-off, a competition between Harley-Davidson and Indian, where two teams create new bikes live in front of an audience. This year, USM Motorcycles from Germany and Vhard Motorworks from Poland are competing against each other. For the first time, there is also the European Moped Build-off, where the East Frisian Töffli Heizer with a Puch Maxi compete against the Saxons from VEB-Design with a Simson Schwalbe.

Participate and win

Participation in the European Championship is open to both professionals and amateurs. Every style and motorcycle base is allowed. Interested parties can register online and submit photos of their modified bikes. But beware: registration does not guarantee a starting place. Only after an official invitation from the organizers is participation assured.

More information such as opening hours and entrance fees can be found here: CUSTOMBIKE-SHOW 2025.