Custom Keetch Racing Harley Is a True Masterpiece

Italian Stallion

Custom Harleys are a dime a dozen these days, which means that it's arguably harder than ever to stand out from the crowd. Harley has also become an international sensation, even though it's a distinctly American company with deep roots in this country. Thus, these days, some of the coolest custom bikes we come across reside overseas, and this wicked ride dubbed "Keetch Racing" from MS Artrix in Italy is another great example.

Photos: MS Artrix

Ground Up

While MS Artrix may be a foreign name to many of us, the shop has been around since 1995 and cranks out quite a few custom bikes, so they're obviously rather established in their home country. In this case, Keetch Racing isn't based on some stock Harley, but instead, is a totally custom build from the ground up.

Photos: MS Artrix

Looking the Part

That process started in-house with MS Artrix's custom frame, which utilizes a single rear arm. Thanks to an air suspension, it sits low on those large wheels and tires, the former of which are made by MS Artrix as well. With a fat 280mm tire out back, it certainly looks the part.

Photos: MS Artrix

Little Details

This muscular, futuristic ride is also adorned with custom silver paint enhanced by red and black graphics and the company's own logo adorning the gas tank. The details here are quite incredible as well, right down to the custom exhaust with exposed welds, which looks pretty darn cool.

Photos: MS Artrix

Power Broker

That Racing Project exhaust is mated to a Harley 120R powerplant, which itself is connected to a Baker six-speed transmission. Big exposed Brembo brakes help slow the bike down, which is a good thing given the copious amounts of torque flowing to that massive rear tire.

Photos: MS Artrix

Standing Out

Rebuffini controls and an Ohlins fork help round out the extra touches on this cool custom, which certainly has what we like to call presence out on the road. But in a world full of amazing custom bikes, it also stands out from the pack thanks to a unique approach and the right combination of parts.

Photos: MS Artrix

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