Royal Enfield showcases custom bikes at the recent Bike Shed Show in London

The recent Bike Shed Show in London brought together some of the most striking custom Royal Enfields. Each build showcased the versatility of these platforms and the creativity and craftsmanship of global custom builders and collaborators. These customs include everything from lowriders and urban racers to off-roaders and choppers.

Phoenix – Super Meteor 650 by AMS Garage and RE Custom World

Phoenix is a stunning lowrider-style custom based on the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650, built by Putu Ajus Mulyawarman of AMS Garage in Bali. A departure from the typical Bagger builds, Phoenix blends traditional chopper cues with modern handiwork. It features a handmade hardtail frame, a Girder-style front end with custom air suspension, and raw-finished aluminium bodywork carved in AMS’s signature flowing “tribal” style. The twist clutch, free-flow exhaust, and 21-inch front / 17-inch rear wheels complete the look. It is named after the mythical bird, Phoenix, symbolising rebirth.

Samurai – Shotgun 650 by Sureshot

Samurai is a performance-oriented chopper built by Takuya Aikawa of Sureshot, based on the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650. The most standout feature is that the engine has been upgraded to 865cc using an S&S Big Bore kit, paired with a Dynojet Power Commander. Sureshot also claims that injection and ignition tuning ensure both power and reliability. It runs on custom-machined aluminium wheels – 21-inch front and 16-inch rear – with a drag slick at the back and a rare inboard disc brake at the front. As for the numbers, it clocked 12.804 seconds on the drag strip.

The frame is mostly handmade, featuring a reworked rear loop and a custom aluminium swingarm, with a unique mono-shock linkage setup tucked under the seat. All bodywork, including the fuel tank, fenders, and front cowl, is handmade from aluminium, combining machined and sheet metal parts.

RE x The Great Frog – Super Meteor 650

This is the result of a global collaboration between Royal Enfield Custom World and London jewellers The Great Frog. Based on the Super Meteor 650, this modern Brit chopper pays homage to counterculture heritage. The build features carbonfibre bodywork, a machined aluminium fuel tank spine, and engraved engine covers – a nod to The Great Frog’s signature craftsmanship. It runs Bespoke BST carbon wheels, Zard silencers with handmade stainless steel pie-cut headers, and a twin-disc front brake conversion with Harrison Billet 6-piston callipers. Suspension upgrades include fully adjustable twin shocks with remote reservoirs and machined fork lowers. Details like the custom key badge, carbon panniers, and blacked-out crankcase further make it stand out.

Fury 650 – Bear 650 by Fuel Motorcycles

Fury 650 is an off-road focussed custom by Fuel Motorcycles of Barcelona, based on the new Royal Enfield Bear 650. Designed as a tribute to desert racing legend Eddie Mulder and the iconic 1960 Big Bear Run, this build fuses vintage rally aesthetics with modern performance upgrades. To maximise off-road performance, Fuel fitted a 21-inch front wheel with Mitas Dakar 6 tires, adapted an enduro fork with custom internals, and installed longer Bitubo rear shocks with full adjustability. The frame was reworked to accommodate a custom fibreglass rear fender, a sculpted Alcantara seat, and a modified enduro-style front fender.

A bespoke exhaust collector and lightweight replica silencer maintain the Bear’s rugged profile while improving performance. The standout front end features a dual-headlight setup and a rally-style GPS roadbook navigation system, integrated with a Motogadget unit for telemetry. Additional touches include a sump guard, wider rally footpegs, foam grips, and handguards, all built with off-road durability in mind.

The Kingsman – Shotgun 650 by Kingston Customs

Crafted by Dirk Oehlerking in Germany’s Ruhr region, The Kingsman is Kingston Custom’s interpretation of the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650. Winner of the 2024 Malle Mile Custom Build Challenge, this build was created for the 2025 Art of Machine exhibition in the UK. Formed entirely from 2mm hand-shaped aluminum, the nearly 4m-long bodywork, suede seat, and custom handlebars were all handmade by Dirk. The frame is stock but with an extended swingarm (+100mm) to suit the design, and suspension comes from a mix of Hart Star rear and Classic 650 Twin front forks. A tribute to the Kingsman film series, the bike is packed with gentlemanly essentials – mirror, comb, cutlery, bottle opener, gin & tonic, umbrella – all subtly integrated. The speedo sits inside the headlamp, while the taillight comes from a 1958 Cadillac.

Modern Primitive – Guerrilla 450 by Sideburn magazine

Built by Sideburn Magazine, this is one of the first customs of the Guerrilla 450. Known for its deep roots in flat track culture, Sideburn channels that into a minimalist street tracker. The bike’s name is drawn from the 1980s book Modern Primitives, nodding to its blend of modern engineering and stripped-down, primal design. The custom alloy tank and tail were crafted by Coba Valley Cycles, complemented by black-over-bare-metal paintwork from AK Custom Paint and graphics by Image Worx. The Alcantara seat, stock Guerrilla side panels, and NOS Harris filler cap add subtle detail, while Renthal flat track bars and a Motone Gort taillight complete the minimalist silhouette.

Handling is claimed to be sharpened by a Steelheart one-off alloy swingarm, Nitron adjustable rear monoshock, and Lowery Racing dirt track wheels shod with Anlas ARD-1 tyres. Braking is also amped up, with HEL calipers front and rear, a Deftcad CNC adapter, Lowery’s quick-change disc carrier, and custom hardware from Steelheart. The custom stainless steel exhaust was fabricated by Co-Built, while details like shaved fork legs, SUDO Cycles carbon protectors, CNC engine mounts, and Biltwell grips work as final touches.

SM450 Urban Guerilla – Guerrilla 450 by Sticky x Roadkill

This is a custom Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450, built in collaboration between Sticky’s Speed Shop and illustrator Ryan Roadkill. The project draws from their shared roots in late-’90s subcultures – BMX, skateboarding, and motocross – resulting in a stripped-down, purpose-built supermoto with unconventional styling. The frame has been heavily modified, removing the standard suspension mounts to accommodate a 1987 YZ125 subframe and top shock mount. A full billet swingarm from Steelheart Engineering ties the chassis together, while suspension duties are handled by WP RWU forks and a custom Ohlins rear shock with revised linkages and adjustable dog bones.

The engine runs a modified intake system with a Jenvey throttle body, managed by an Ignatec ECU and simplified loom. The wiring has been minimalised to reduce clutter and weight, complemented by MotoGadget components and digital display. Braking is handled by HEL calipers and master cylinders, and the bike rolls on custom Talon wheels fitted with Michelin Power Rain supermoto tyres. A custom stainless exhaust system and race-spec can complete the drivetrain package. The bodywork includes a bespoke aluminum tank by Coba Valley, along with modified 1987 YZ125 panels and seat, reshaped and painted to match a custom graphics scheme designed by Roadkill. The visuals are distinctive but rooted in personal history rather than trends.

It’s impressive to see Royal Enfield collaborating with globally well-known custom houses. These partnerships not only showcase the adaptability of the brand’s platforms but also help push the boundaries of motorcycle design across cultures and genres. Here’s wishing we can see such extreme examples in India as well.