If I could choose one to own and drive I would go for the UK one, but the Aussie’s level of craftsmanship is astounding. That said, from the first ep the US one was the most eye catching of all three. Had I been there to vote I think I would have voted either UK or AU, but all three are amazing and worthy of respect!
The black bike is the only one that is rideable every day, or for long miles. The Australian bike had the best craftsmanship. The American won because it was big long and bloated, and that is what Americans who voted want.
@@craigd1275as an American I would be voting for the UK bike. As incredible as the Australian one was you’d need sunglasses for your sunglasses if any sunlight hit it and the American bike is just hideous
Russell Mitchell's Bike is the real winner for me, I like the looks, the ruggedness the toughness, clearly it's a bad ass more functional and smooth bike compare to the two bikes.
The Aussie bike I’ll surely never forget, I think it’s the nicest bike ever. Haven’t seen this in years but this was three talented teams all these bikes are gorgeous. I think this is the best episode.
There were bits of all 3 that I liked. The American one had that long, low curvy look, but in the end it looked like a tribal tattoo with wheels. The English one had the perfect '50s vibe, and I really liked the extremely clean look and the fact it had 2 fat tires on it, but the only access to the front brake being on that shift lever under your butt was a bit of a bummer, as was the shifter position, and it was an off-the-shelf assembly that really didn't have that chopper look. In the end, the Aussie bike really nailed it. Absolutely blown away by the craftsmanship that went into it and it's hard to argue with the quality of the end result. The fit and finish were next level. They'd have had my vote had I been there.
depends on what style of chopper youre going for. you say the english didnt quite have a chopper feel, but it definitely had that 50s early 60s bobber kinda early chopper style. the other two were that newer style of chopper. in my mind the aussies did the best work all around for sure, that level of craftmanship is just amazing and i respect it, but i just cant get down with that newer style of chopper and will always prefer that older style like the british did. i will agree that the choice to do the front brake like that is a bit dumb though.
This episode is what made me a Joe Martin fan for life no matter what he's building. If I had one in my garage? it's Exile. It's my style of what I want to ride most. it's me end to end. I love and appreciate any and all artists with passion and these guys set off a firestorm back in the day of what became the big bike boom 2K! It's great to watch Joe still today doing cars on Iron Res- He is a metal magician. .
For bike built, Scotty the Aussie hands down. Master piece. For rideable and one i would buy, the UK bike without a doubt. Amazing bike. Ete candy with style and paint job, the US bike. Would have been 3rd in my vote. Hard pressed between UK and Australia. Just depends on my personal criteria
Outstanding work on all three bikes. I was most impressed by the Aussie one; the pure skill of the metalwork is jaw-dropping. I hope to see more of that.
What a burn. The bobber that the Brit built in Southern California is exactly, but exactly, what I want. Absolutely flawless execution of my dream bike: how did he know? Fooking brilliant, that.
Russel's bike was the best one up there. Ridable, fat bob white walls, clean, and above all a freakin badass Knucklehead! My dream bike from the day I first viewed this sweet ride...An amazing bike of the ages. #1 with a bullet over the top... I wish it was mine 👍👍
That was a half ass bike that anyone with the parts can assemble. Russell built NOTHING on that bike... he used pre-existing, and ready made parts, that were slightly modified for his build! This was a bike BUILDERS competition, not a bike assembly competition! So no, sorry, Russell's bike comes in 3rd place.
Shows how much styles can change. I watched this episode as a kid. I said back then, USA bike all the way. Now at 32, I would pick Exile bike in a heartbeat.
+Guido Rollard I agree. Beyond National things (which I don't care about), the aussie team surprised me! In the middle of nowhere they managed to build that stunning masterpiece! Hats off gentlemen, you are winners! I am glad that arrogant guy didn't win. The aussie guy was correct "there's a huge difference in building bikes and assembling bikes".
+Alistair Nelson Bush Jr. wasn't elected by honest votes, just like Obummer wasn't. They were just the puppets assigned by the powers that be. Having said that, I agree the Aussie chap is an amazing craftsman. I mean he is a world class metal worker. I think Joe Martin is also quite gifted in metal working. The Arrogant Britwit get's zero praise from me though. There's a reason he's never won in the States, and if he wasn't so fucking arrogant, he might see why and correct it. Clearly that won't happen.
and often, a lot of the real craftsmen are hardly known outside their community, and just do what they love to do back home in their garage or shed, regardless of shows and stuff. Only if someone wants to bring his business into spotlight, thats a reason to do so
Guido Rollard I think you're 100% correct. I build some pretty cool shit in my garage/shop, and I do it with very little money, or resources. I always love to see true craftsmen build things, no matter what genre it's in. We are a dying breed. these days if they can't google it to see how everyone else does it, or if a computer can't tell them what to do, they are lost. I'm a machinist by trade, and a damn good one. Kids aren't learning to do things with their minds and hands any more. It's a real shame too.
American biker's have been building one off custom motorcycle;s longer than anyone its what we do its our heritage ! Not surprised at all that Martin Brother's took the prize ! The Aussie bike beautifully designed but to much aluminum not enough contrast ! British bike very clean but a bit to simple ! Joe martin hand's down winner !
Team Australia had the best bike by far. They should have won no doubt. The level of craftsmanship on the bike was amazing, all the detail that went into the build is something to really admire. BAD ASS BIKE TEAM 🇦🇺.
The Aussies deserved to win, their bike was the better built of them all And I'm a Kiwi We never like Aussies to win ,all bikes were good in my eye but that Aussies bike ,If the people only new what went to making them before the vote things may have been different
I must repeat another's post," Australian team were the best by far. Superb craftmanship ". Martins had the nicest paint, Russel's bike are very cool and easy to ride but the Aussie bike in a build off was far and above the others.... I live in Washington State, USA.
Hope Scotty got some of that, and not just the dealer who sponsored the build. Dude seriously needs the money to fix that leaky roof! All jokes aside, though, it was a fantastic build.
*The Americans most definitely put the most creativity and function all while making the most comfortable to ride bike, except for the fact that it's a hard-tail!!! The Brits (Russell) built (assembled) the same old boring bobber that they ALWAYS do!!! The Aussies actually "built"something for once, and it actually ran!! The Aussies also finally picked someone that's not afraid to put a little hard work into his bike, I actually kinda liked this one!!*
mind was blown by the level of cratmanship put into the aussie bike i wish i could build a bike from the ground up like that from literally nothing. nothing but respect but i kinda feel like bikes styled like that kinda look a bit too much like something woulda seen on like west coast choppers or something. lots of people including me are much more partial to that old school stylings kinda like what the english did.
That Australian bike was by far ahead of its time. Gorgeous bike. Should've won hands down. The craftmanship is unparallele. The British would win first place in retro bikes. Clean and mean old school bike. Not a chopper or bobber. Just a bike many can appreciate. USA, I'd would agree but in a chopper build off, he'll win. Hands down. Nice paint job. Thank God he won the coin toss. Green is a bit too flamboyant IMO. That orange is gorgeous
yeah not saying it judt coz im aussie but the usa one looked like a bike some little kid would hsve on his t-shirt ewith flames in the bsckground the aussie one looked good and sounded great the others looked cheesey snd sterotypical
1. Australian bike is the best, built from the ground up. 2. English bike comes second, i love the old school stuff 3. American bike looks like a bike from a reality bike show from discovery.
The American bike was awesome, but even though I'm American I have to give the winning nod to the Aussie team. That polished aluminum bike was awesome and the winner in my opinion. Hat off to you Scotty you built a dream on wheels hands down the best and baddest bike in the world.
They did zero hand works. Most of parts not customize at all. Simply use phone call and blame others. Also no meaning paint job or body vvorks. Their chooperbike derivatived to be an after market modify on scene
Crazy to thinks this was 11years ago.. That Bobber's probably the coolest, but what Scotty and the boys put together was awesome! Good stuff. That American dude though, really brought nothing to the table for me.
The bikes were all beautiful and the voters were all those at Bike Week, not know what country built which bike. I love the American bike but I would have chosen the Aussie bike. Super craftsmanship.
All those bikes were built by fabulous builders. I have to say I appreciate the labor into the Australian bike, awesome skills just amazing but the bike I would ride, and wanna be seen on is Russell's. In fact it resembles my own bike in many many ways. I have to say every single thing about the exile bike is my absolute favorite. Great job fellas. 👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏. Nice
Dont know why I watched this, but as an American all 3 were cool; I really think the Aussie bike was the best, followed closely by the Brit bike. Brit bike was clean and solid. The American bike was flashy but looked like it was be uncomfortable on long rides. The Aus bike was pure craftsmanship.
hatsoff to all these dudes for the builds. theyre all amazing in their own rights, but the english team had the best looking bike out of them all by a mile. maybe im biased cause that style of classsic chopper or bobber is my absolute favorite but their bike is for sure the only one id ride out of all 3. id change the front forks a bit and put a smaller front wheel on it but that thing looks pretty close to what i imagine when i think of my dream bike.
Radical Randy gets best in show for his extreme mullet cut!! All the bikes are great but for my choice it would be Russell Mitchell's. His would be the one I would want to be my everyday rider. Sweet!!!
I remember watching this when it first aired, and thinking the Exile looked timeless, while the other two, as impressive as the work was, instantly looked like 2004. It was obvious then the long swoopy tribal flame stuff would not be around in a few years. Russell Mitchell in 2021 is still building satin black tanks while the other two are now doing completely different things, which I think says it all.
Timeless doesn't matter because people will always love the stuff from their era. Take the vehicle industry, how sought after all the old mustangs, corvettes, chargers, camaros, old trucks, it's endless all the older vehicles that are going for big money now. So, in time, these older bikes will be just as sought after as collectible time pieces.
Riding the bike vs. looking at the bike…that’s why I liked his bike back then & now. Tbh…I loved the whole chopper craze and its extremes but always knew I wouldn’t want to own one of those zero maneuverability kickstand showpieces.
When this aired, my favorite was the exile bike. Revisiting it, i still feel the same. The aussies obviously displayed the best technical fabrication skill. But i think exile displayed the best compositional skill, which ultimately matters most to me. The Aussie bike looks like the silver surfer ordered a custom chopper. The American bike looks like a dragon with serious back problems wearing a bunch of gaudy jewelry. It looks like some inaccurate interpretation of a motorcycle, like if you asked an ai to produce an image of a motorcycle. The exile bike just looks like an exceptionally clean, well done bobber, which is always attractive in my book
I was most impressed by the Aussie one; the pure skill of the metalwork is jaw-dropping. I have to say I appreciate the labor into the Australian bike, awesome skills just amazing but the bike I would ride
Aussie is #1 All Day Long...Most Origional... Hand Built...Hand Crafted...{Scottie's Garage Australia} ~Congratulations!!! Gentlemen She IS A Beauty Mate.#1 For Sure, Without A Doubt! If You Don't Win #1 We Will Kick Their Ass! It is georgious man. Our Best to the Crew•¿• Fantastic Scotty! & Mother-in-law. Hop on Mama! From N.E.~PA. U.S.A.
Aussie team should have won. It took way more skill to fabricate a bike that was way more unique than the other two. I agree with Aaack Aardvark here: Murcian and Brit bikes were a lot more bolt-on vs. truly custom bits throughout the bike. Not only that, but the bike that won was by far the least drivable. They barely got that monstrosity running...
I like what Aussies came up with. all hand made. Great Style. USA was flashy and impractical ( but there was a lot of hard work and the airbrush was amazing). Brit was like "Bike Assembly", all pre-fabricated. For me Aussies are the winner.
🤔 For practically the British bike would be my choice. Real world riding that is, not just to look at. But dam Scotty.. your craftsmanship is second to none mate 👍 I’m an Aussie sooooo I’ll be having the Scotty man make my dream machine 😜
I agree with the English on this build .. love that knuckle ..man it’s a straight shooter .. All the bikes are nice ..I’d take the bobber over both bikes ... simple without all the bling
Im also an old school Harley minimalist like Russell. Ironically, all the hideous noise and colors he doesn't want on his bikes, he smears all over his body. GO FIGURE ??????
The brothers do EVERYTHING. They don’t send their bikes out to an artist to paint, they ARE the artist. There was no comparison. That American bike is in a different atmosphere from the Aussie. AMAZING USA. English 3Rd, Aussie 2nd, USA 1st. All did a great job
I’m sorry but when you allow a contest to be judged by a bunch of drunk spectators, your gonna get it wrong. Now the Martin bros. bike was an outstanding build NO QUESTION ABOUT IT!! But in as much as they built it custom, they still didn’t go through what the Australia team did. You see, EVERY SINGLE INCH OF THAT bike was custom cast aluminum polished to the specs of a fine Swiss watch. The contest should be judged by qualified builders that know what they are talking about. NOT by a bunch of easily impressed inebriated Yahoos that are judging them on pretty paint and striping. C’mon are you kidding me?? EVERY SINGLE PART OF THE AUSSIE build was built by hand. Did you see how thick the fender material was?? Or how beefy those handlebars were? Everything about that build SCREAMED high quality. The winner and the English bobber were fine bikes for sure and I would feel privileged to own either of them. But my opinion and 45 years experience with custom work says: the Aussie testament CREAMED the other guys and that they won on beauty, technical prowess and all around perfection. If they were compared to watches: •Martin bike was a SEIKO •English bobber an Omega •Aussie bike is a ROLEX!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍🏻
Waveluth It’s all just for fun, dude. It’s not like the international title belt, or something. In the end, it’s all about what the bike sells for. This is all just Hollywood and fun.
Aussie bike was badass but imagine having to polish it all the time just to keep it looking good? British bike was one you can buy off of craigslist that somebody slapped together in their garage.
I thought the Aussie bike and the American bikes looked the same and cliche. Generic looking like an OCC bike... loads of spikes and points. The Englishman’s bike was a stand out. Old school and super clean! I respect the Aussie bike builder for crafting everything on his own, but the Brit bike wins my vote.
I love the Martin Bros bike, i like the long low lean look and the jockey shift, really bad ass , but.... BUT Russell with that kick ass old school fat front tire and zero cable clean bar look with the kick ass Knucklehead, old school flame paint job gets my vote, the knucklehead is what put it over the top would have been a tough vote but man Russells chop is totally sick!
IMHO ,Exile has the best look, His idea of simple, clean and tough are what makes his the best in my eyes. too many of use are too into the "oh look shiny".
Scotty Cox and Hank young buildoff would have been interesting. I gotta admit lm a Scott Cox fan in his all handbuilt attention to detail motorcycle. masterpieces. Id bet they run every bit as good as the look
Aussie , English , American. I’m American but in my opinion the American bike is made to be parked. I like the look and the rideablity of the English bike the most but as far as custom fabrication and build talent I think all three builders know who should have won the show.
Complete opposite result that I was guessing. I had the American bike in last place, IMHO it just looks like EVERY chopper I've ever seen. The British bike looked TOUGH AS! But that Aussie thing was pure ART! I'm not really a bike person, but that could get me into them.
I liked the Ausiie bike the best British 2nd American 3rd. The Aussies didn't order a bunch of stuff from a catalogue they built that bike by hand and it shows.
I would have picked Joe Martin also because I love that style of bike BUT Scotty Cox has much to be proud of, that bike is AWESOME and deserves the same recognition as Joe's!! I like the Clean look of Russell's and it's a nice "Old School" bike but this was a World Biker Build Off and I feel he should of went more "New School "!! But they are ALL nice bikes and I would love to own any of them!!
Back in the day when I was responsible for making custom motorcycle tyres for Avon, then Vee Rubber, Scotty Cox entered the Acid Monster, a truly gorgeous motorcycle for the world championship held in Las Vegas. As I am also a former racer, tyre tester, and aerospace engineer, I could not fail but be impressed by the overall package of the man and machine. Too often the term builder is tagged onto assemblers, and so it has become almost a stupid statement in itself. This is the man for the art of the motorcycle, from start to finish. No surprise that an American won in an American contest, in America. But I for one, beg to differ
Each one of those bikes represent the minds the character of each builder even though this is an 8 ,year old build off every one of these guys are winners and I appreciate each one of them continued success gentlemen what beautiful hardware.
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If I could choose one to own and drive I would go for the UK one, but the Aussie’s level of craftsmanship is astounding. That said, from the first ep the US one was the most eye catching of all three. Had I been there to vote I think I would have voted either UK or AU, but all three are amazing and worthy of respect!
The black bike is the only one that is rideable every day, or for long miles. The Australian bike had the best craftsmanship. The American won because it was big long and bloated, and that is what Americans who voted want.
@@craigd1275as an American I would be voting for the UK bike. As incredible as the Australian one was you’d need sunglasses for your sunglasses if any sunlight hit it and the American bike is just hideous
They are all amazing but i love that UK bike. Especially the white walls. It looks the dogs bollox.👍
I'm American but the job that the Aussie did was amazing I never seen anyone make almost everything on a bike just wow!
Jessie James Austin speed shop he makes alot of his own parts.
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All are winners but the Australia bike was out of the world but for a bike to ride daily I like the British guys old school build.
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Russell Mitchell's Bike is the real winner for me, I like the looks, the ruggedness the toughness, clearly it's a bad ass more functional and smooth bike compare to the two bikes.
Damn that Aussie bike looked great! Original oil tank...so much metal fab...that's a real custom machine! It just popped with all that chrome.
Irvin Gish your be. Cleaning Aussie bike for days or years to much chrome. Joe Martin paints he’s bikes thank you
@@davidbarber2010it’s polished alloy not chrome bud get it right
The Aussie bike I’ll surely never forget, I think it’s the nicest bike ever. Haven’t seen this in years but this was three talented teams all these bikes are gorgeous. I think this is the best episode.
There were bits of all 3 that I liked. The American one had that long, low curvy look, but in the end it looked like a tribal tattoo with wheels. The English one had the perfect '50s vibe, and I really liked the extremely clean look and the fact it had 2 fat tires on it, but the only access to the front brake being on that shift lever under your butt was a bit of a bummer, as was the shifter position, and it was an off-the-shelf assembly that really didn't have that chopper look. In the end, the Aussie bike really nailed it. Absolutely blown away by the craftsmanship that went into it and it's hard to argue with the quality of the end result. The fit and finish were next level. They'd have had my vote had I been there.
depends on what style of chopper youre going for. you say the english didnt quite have a chopper feel, but it definitely had that 50s early 60s bobber kinda early chopper style. the other two were that newer style of chopper. in my mind the aussies did the best work all around for sure, that level of craftmanship is just amazing and i respect it, but i just cant get down with that newer style of chopper and will always prefer that older style like the british did. i will agree that the choice to do the front brake like that is a bit dumb though.
This episode is what made me a Joe Martin fan for life no matter what he's building. If I had one in my garage? it's Exile. It's my style of what I want to ride most. it's me end to end.
I love and appreciate any and all artists with passion and these guys set off a firestorm back in the day of what became the big bike boom 2K!
It's great to watch Joe still today doing cars on Iron Res- He is a metal magician. .
Australia was so incredibly awesome smooth on point craftsmanship & amazing movement wth practicality
For bike built, Scotty the Aussie hands down. Master piece. For rideable and one i would buy, the UK bike without a doubt. Amazing bike. Ete candy with style and paint job, the US bike. Would have been 3rd in my vote. Hard pressed between UK and Australia. Just depends on my personal criteria
Outstanding work on all three bikes. I was most impressed by the Aussie one; the pure skill of the metalwork is jaw-dropping. I hope to see more of that.
What a burn. The bobber that the Brit built in Southern California is exactly, but exactly, what I want. Absolutely flawless execution of my dream bike: how did he know? Fooking brilliant, that.
Agreed Fully Brother
Russel's bike was the best one up there. Ridable, fat bob white walls, clean, and above all a freakin badass Knucklehead! My dream bike from the day I first viewed this sweet ride...An amazing bike of the ages. #1 with a bullet over the top... I wish it was mine 👍👍
That was a half ass bike that anyone with the parts can assemble. Russell built NOTHING on that bike... he used pre-existing, and ready made parts, that were slightly modified for his build! This was a bike BUILDERS competition, not a bike assembly competition! So no, sorry, Russell's bike comes in 3rd place.
Nicest bike but a copy of many that have been before it.
foot clutch and suicide shifter? utter junk lol, do you even ride bikes?
you cant go wrong with that style of bobber or chopper just simple not over the top not chopped or stretched too much. like you said dream bike.
@@georgekouts from a looks stand point nah he was for sure the best.
Shows how much styles can change. I watched this episode as a kid. I said back then, USA bike all the way. Now at 32, I would pick Exile bike in a heartbeat.
Australian team were the best by far. Superb craftmanship.
+Guido Rollard these ppl voted for George bush
+Guido Rollard I agree. Beyond National things (which I don't care about), the aussie team surprised me! In the middle of nowhere they managed to build that stunning masterpiece! Hats off gentlemen, you are winners!
I am glad that arrogant guy didn't win. The aussie guy was correct "there's a huge difference in building bikes and assembling bikes".
+Alistair Nelson Bush Jr. wasn't elected by honest votes, just like Obummer wasn't. They were just the puppets assigned by the powers that be. Having said that, I agree the Aussie chap is an amazing craftsman. I mean he is a world class metal worker. I think Joe Martin is also quite gifted in metal working. The Arrogant Britwit get's zero praise from me though. There's a reason he's never won in the States, and if he wasn't so fucking arrogant, he might see why and correct it. Clearly that won't happen.
and often, a lot of the real craftsmen are hardly known outside their community, and just do what they love to do back home in their garage or shed, regardless of shows and stuff. Only if someone wants to bring his business into spotlight, thats a reason to do so
Guido Rollard I think you're 100% correct. I build some pretty cool shit in my garage/shop, and I do it with very little money, or resources. I always love to see true craftsmen build things, no matter what genre it's in. We are a dying breed. these days if they can't google it to see how everyone else does it, or if a computer can't tell them what to do, they are lost. I'm a machinist by trade, and a damn good one. Kids aren't learning to do things with their minds and hands any more. It's a real shame too.
American biker's have been building one off custom motorcycle;s longer than anyone its what we do its our heritage ! Not surprised at all that Martin Brother's took the prize ! The Aussie bike beautifully designed but to much aluminum not enough contrast ! British bike very clean but a bit to simple ! Joe martin hand's down winner !
Team Australia had the best bike by far. They should have won no doubt. The level of craftsmanship on the bike was amazing, all the detail that went into the build is something to really admire. BAD ASS BIKE TEAM 🇦🇺.
Absolutely
Joe Martin is my favorite builder. Just an all round nice guy. Definitely on parr with chip Foose.
He is killin it here in Dripping Springs Tx. Badass rides
my favorite was the Brits bike, though I gotta say I have a lot more respect for the Aussies craftsmanship
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Man you took the words outta my mouth from the 2nd episode. I almost thought I was re-reading my own comment 🤣
The Land down under should have won. Beautifully made and designed but they are all winners. Great work guys✊👊🤙🤘
The Aussies deserved to win, their bike was the better built of them all
And I'm a Kiwi We never like Aussies to win ,all bikes were good in my eye but that Aussies bike ,If the people only new what went to making them before the vote things may have been different
Mate, I'm a Kiwi too and I agree.
You are absolutely right, the English was not bad but the Autransians have worked hard they deserved it but they
Dwight Harborne nope lol
I must repeat another's post," Australian team were the best by far. Superb craftmanship ". Martins had the nicest paint, Russel's bike are very cool and easy to ride but the Aussie bike in a build off was far and above the others.... I live in Washington State, USA.
I believe the Aussie bike sold for $250,000 not long after this. Scotty builds amazing bikes.
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Hope Scotty got some of that, and not just the dealer who sponsored the build. Dude seriously needs the money to fix that leaky roof! All jokes aside, though, it was a fantastic build.
Building a bike did they cast the motor wiring make the tires or mixed the chemicals that created the paint and do the crome work.
That much?!
Scotty's bike needed a little paint (to much shine) Liked the pipes,and exhaust.
The ausie is the real craftsmanship.. Pure talented 🎉
*The Americans most definitely put the most creativity and function all while making the most comfortable to ride bike, except for the fact that it's a hard-tail!!! The Brits (Russell) built (assembled) the same old boring bobber that they ALWAYS do!!! The Aussies actually "built"something for once, and it actually ran!! The Aussies also finally picked someone that's not afraid to put a little hard work into his bike, I actually kinda liked this one!!*
I like cool looking but i also like practicality! I wouldn't trade my stage 2 street Bob for any of these, no offense.
Convicts smashed it, nice try Russ, that bike woulda won if the comp was in east london 🧐 but the Ozzies lifted the bar with that tank 🤤
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mind was blown by the level of cratmanship put into the aussie bike i wish i could build a bike from the ground up like that from literally nothing. nothing but respect but i kinda feel like bikes styled like that kinda look a bit too much like something woulda seen on like west coast choppers or something. lots of people including me are much more partial to that old school stylings kinda like what the english did.
That Australian bike was by far ahead of its time. Gorgeous bike. Should've won hands down. The craftmanship is unparallele. The British would win first place in retro bikes. Clean and mean old school bike. Not a chopper or bobber. Just a bike many can appreciate. USA, I'd would agree but in a chopper build off, he'll win. Hands down. Nice paint job. Thank God he won the coin toss. Green is a bit too flamboyant IMO. That orange is gorgeous
Team Australian had the best bike. Damn near all of it was build from the ground up. They should have won.
yeah not saying it judt coz im aussie but the usa one looked like a bike some little kid would hsve on his t-shirt ewith flames in the bsckground the aussie one looked good and sounded great the others looked cheesey snd sterotypical
1. Australian bike is the best, built from the ground up.
2. English bike comes second, i love the old school stuff
3. American bike looks like a bike from a reality bike show from discovery.
LTLUCKYLUKE way overkill with Chrome on the Australian bike the British bike should have won it and then the Aussie Bike second
Metal_Horror_Gamer I agree
The Aussies did all the work,They should have won just for that,But Exile's bike is more my style Im not in to the freaky lookin chops.Mean and clean.
I like the British bike the best but the Aussie bike is the most impressive.
The American bike was awesome, but even though I'm American I have to give the winning nod to the Aussie team. That polished aluminum bike was awesome and the winner in my opinion. Hat off to you Scotty you built a dream on wheels hands down the best and baddest bike in the world.
They did zero hand works. Most of parts not customize at all. Simply use phone call and blame others. Also no meaning paint job or body vvorks. Their chooperbike derivatived to be an after market modify on scene
The bike I most admire is Scotty. The bike I’d want to own is Russell. Joe’s bike is there.
Crazy to thinks this was 11years ago.. That Bobber's probably the coolest, but what Scotty and the boys put together was awesome! Good stuff. That American dude though, really brought nothing to the table for me.
The bikes were all beautiful and the voters were all those at Bike Week, not know what country built which bike. I love the American bike but I would have chosen the Aussie bike. Super craftsmanship.
Thumbs up for the super mullet on the announcer at the live show!
Joe Martin Excellent job superb painting you the Best GBU AMERICA LOVE U SO MUCH Hatts of u 🎩
All those bikes were built by fabulous builders. I have to say I appreciate the labor into the Australian bike, awesome skills just amazing but the bike I would ride, and wanna be seen on is Russell's. In fact it resembles my own bike in many many ways. I have to say every single thing about the exile bike is my absolute favorite. Great job fellas. 👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏. Nice
I’m glad I’m not the only one who feels like the Aussie got duped!!! Hands down his bike is a bike that can be ridden anywhere!!
Australians did a awesome job.. They would have got my vote.🤘🏽
Wow!!😲 Wow!!😲 Wow!!😲
Amazing talent!! Amazing Motorcycle!!!
Talented Great Builders with their talented team crew members!!!☝☝☝
I like Russell's bike. That thing is so so clean! That's the bike I could see myself riding all the time!!!
I agree with you Russ Russell bike rocks watching from New Zealand Australia second America 3rd
That guitar 🎸 in the background is Paul Gilbert's signature Ibanez hollow body 😳 and the motorcycles 🏍 are awesome 😯would love to have one 🤔🙂☠️🤘
The Aussies have something that is fading from this world , Hard Work
Aussie Scotty wins best guy to hang out with. His bike was truly original and the most hand made I've seen, if he had time he wouldve built the motor😎
Dont know why I watched this, but as an American all 3 were cool; I really think the Aussie bike was the best, followed closely by the Brit bike. Brit bike was clean and solid. The American bike was flashy but looked like it was be uncomfortable on long rides. The Aus bike was pure craftsmanship.
hatsoff to all these dudes for the builds. theyre all amazing in their own rights, but the english team had the best looking bike out of them all by a mile. maybe im biased cause that style of classsic chopper or bobber is my absolute favorite but their bike is for sure the only one id ride out of all 3. id change the front forks a bit and put a smaller front wheel on it but that thing looks pretty close to what i imagine when i think of my dream bike.
Australian guy is insane...
Pure GOLD ❤️
Radical Randy gets best in show for his extreme mullet cut!! All the bikes are great but for my choice it would be Russell Mitchell's. His would be the one I would want to be my everyday rider. Sweet!!!
Aussie bike was the one I was the most impressed with the build on, by miles... but the (not very) British bike was the one I'd want to ride.
All this men got my absolute respect for building this beautiful motorcycles, thank you very much ⚙️🔧🔩well done guys Thanh you for all your work 👍*
Bike builder and appears on a stock '03 Vrod, Love it ! xD
All of the bikes were stunning. I liked Joe Martins bike. All good stuff. The matte black bike was quite beautiful also.
I remember watching this when it first aired, and thinking the Exile looked timeless, while the other two, as impressive as the work was, instantly looked like 2004. It was obvious then the long swoopy tribal flame stuff would not be around in a few years. Russell Mitchell in 2021 is still building satin black tanks while the other two are now doing completely different things, which I think says it all.
I like the ausi bike more but if i had to own one it would be the brit bike 100% , it's not flashy but still looks bad ass
Timeless doesn't matter because people will always love the stuff from their era. Take the vehicle industry, how sought after all the old mustangs, corvettes, chargers, camaros, old trucks, it's endless all the older vehicles that are going for big money now. So, in time, these older bikes will be just as sought after as collectible time pieces.
Riding the bike vs. looking at the bike…that’s why I liked his bike back then & now.
Tbh…I loved the whole chopper craze and its extremes but always knew I wouldn’t want to own one of those zero maneuverability kickstand showpieces.
@@F1JV spot on, short n sweet the only way to go on a chopper and trim the fat.
Excellent point. Chrome and bling are tacky now.
Russel saying that we Americans aren’t sophisticated was uncalled for.
Russell is the only one that built a functional bike that will still be cool 50 years from now
He didn't build shit! He merely assembled a bike from pre-existing parts! lol ! Joe and Scotty hand built their own bikes from the ground up!
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When this aired, my favorite was the exile bike. Revisiting it, i still feel the same. The aussies obviously displayed the best technical fabrication skill. But i think exile displayed the best compositional skill, which ultimately matters most to me.
The Aussie bike looks like the silver surfer ordered a custom chopper. The American bike looks like a dragon with serious back problems wearing a bunch of gaudy jewelry. It looks like some inaccurate interpretation of a motorcycle, like if you asked an ai to produce an image of a motorcycle.
The exile bike just looks like an exceptionally clean, well done bobber, which is always attractive in my book
I was most impressed by the Aussie one; the pure skill of the metalwork is jaw-dropping. I have to say I appreciate the labor into the Australian bike, awesome skills just amazing but the bike I would ride
Aussie is #1 All Day Long...Most Origional... Hand Built...Hand Crafted...{Scottie's Garage Australia} ~Congratulations!!! Gentlemen She IS A Beauty Mate.#1 For Sure, Without A Doubt! If You Don't Win #1 We Will Kick Their Ass! It is georgious man. Our Best to the Crew•¿• Fantastic Scotty! & Mother-in-law. Hop on Mama! From N.E.~PA. U.S.A.
Aussie team should have won. It took way more skill to fabricate a bike that was way more unique than the other two. I agree with Aaack Aardvark here: Murcian and Brit bikes were a lot more bolt-on vs. truly custom bits throughout the bike. Not only that, but the bike that won was by far the least drivable. They barely got that monstrosity running...
The timing had to be adjusted. Barely got it running? The Aussies couldn't get theirs running until they replaced a wire. Nice logic.
Loved the craftsmanship in the assie bike but that british bike is my cup a tea, such a clean looking modern hot rod look its bang on
Everytime I see the Australian guy, I hear the Nightrider from Mad Max! I like the night riders mom!
I like what Aussies came up with. all hand made. Great Style. USA was flashy and impractical ( but there was a lot of hard work and the airbrush was amazing). Brit was like "Bike Assembly", all pre-fabricated. For me Aussies are the winner.
Aussies should of had that, hands down.
and this is from an American
Too much bling
they definitely have the most talent, building all by hand is beyond amazing
Polishing it everytime you ride it would get old.
Nah the Brits had the coolest one
@@saheedmcmaster3736 Same bike they always make. Just pull parts off the shelf and assemble.
I m happy our very own Texan won..
All three bikes were a masterpiece.
I'd take them.all.
Thank you gentlemen.
🤔
For practically the British bike would be my choice. Real world riding that is, not just to look at.
But dam Scotty.. your craftsmanship is second to none mate 👍
I’m an Aussie sooooo I’ll be having the Scotty man make my dream machine 😜
I agree with the English on this build .. love that knuckle ..man it’s a straight shooter ..
All the bikes are nice ..I’d take the bobber over both bikes ... simple without all the bling
Im also an old school Harley minimalist like Russell. Ironically, all the hideous noise and colors he doesn't want on his bikes, he smears all over his body. GO FIGURE ??????
The brothers do EVERYTHING. They don’t send their bikes out to an artist to paint, they ARE the artist. There was no comparison. That American bike is in a different atmosphere from the Aussie. AMAZING USA. English 3Rd, Aussie 2nd, USA 1st. All did a great job
I’m sorry but when you allow a contest to be judged by a bunch of drunk spectators, your gonna get it wrong.
Now the Martin bros. bike was an outstanding build NO QUESTION ABOUT IT!!
But in as much as they built it custom, they still didn’t go through what the Australia team did.
You see, EVERY SINGLE INCH OF THAT bike was custom cast aluminum polished to the specs of a fine Swiss watch. The contest should be judged by qualified builders that know what they are talking about. NOT by a bunch of easily impressed inebriated Yahoos that are judging them on pretty paint and striping.
C’mon are you kidding me?? EVERY SINGLE PART OF THE AUSSIE build was built by hand. Did you see how thick the fender material was?? Or how beefy those handlebars were? Everything about that build SCREAMED high quality. The winner and the English bobber were fine bikes for sure and I would feel privileged to own either of them. But my opinion and 45 years experience with custom work says: the Aussie testament CREAMED the other guys and that they won on beauty, technical prowess and all around perfection.
If they were compared to watches:
•Martin bike was a SEIKO
•English bobber an Omega
•Aussie bike is a ROLEX!!
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Waveluth It’s all just for fun, dude. It’s not like the international title belt, or something. In the end, it’s all about what the bike sells for. This is all just Hollywood and fun.
A Seiko. Still laughing at that comment.
The Aussie bike was by far the best bike. All are really well done.
Aussie bike was badass but imagine having to polish it all the time just to keep it looking good? British bike was one you can buy off of craigslist that somebody slapped together in their garage.
TT like what you said about the Aussie. and. British bikes have to polish. The Aussie bike for days to keep it looking good thank you.
I thought the Aussie bike and the American bikes looked the same and cliche. Generic looking like an OCC bike... loads of spikes and points. The Englishman’s bike was a stand out. Old school and super clean! I respect the Aussie bike builder for crafting everything on his own, but the Brit bike wins my vote.
That mullet though, it's strong, real strong!
I love the Martin Bros bike, i like the long low lean look and the jockey shift, really bad ass , but.... BUT Russell with that kick ass old school fat front tire and zero cable clean bar look with the kick ass Knucklehead, old school flame paint job gets my vote, the knucklehead is what put it over the top would have been a tough vote but man Russells chop is totally sick!
IMHO ,Exile has the best look,
His idea of simple, clean and tough are what makes his the best in my eyes.
too many of use are too into the "oh look shiny".
Australians should win here by far! Others assembled pieces fabric made,but aussies made all parts by themselfs!!!
Aussie was the perfect build! 🧐
I used to love the flashy American choppers but bro that English and Aussie bike is sick especially.
For my taste, it's Russell's bike all the way. I love it.
I think Russells was the best bike.
haowal1 that’s the way I feel others are show pieces Russell’s meant to be ridden
Scotty Cox and Hank young buildoff would have been interesting. I gotta admit lm a Scott Cox fan in his all handbuilt attention to detail motorcycle. masterpieces. Id bet they run every bit as good as the look
well my vote from the uk was
1st Aus 100% hand built
2nd USA 98% hand built
3rd my push bike
Aussie , English , American. I’m American but in my opinion the American bike is made to be parked. I like the look and the rideablity of the English bike the most but as far as custom fabrication and build talent I think all three builders know who should have won the show.
Little did I know watching this as a kid I would eventually go from loving the American chopper. To preferring bikes more like the one from England
The English team built an American HD based hot rod style bobber...traditional English bikes look nothing like Exile.
Complete opposite result that I was guessing. I had the American bike in last place, IMHO it just looks like EVERY chopper I've ever seen. The British bike looked TOUGH AS! But that Aussie thing was pure ART! I'm not really a bike person, but that could get me into them.
I liked the Ausiie bike the best British 2nd American 3rd. The Aussies didn't order a bunch of stuff from a catalogue they built that bike by hand and it shows.
same here
davidbrennan5 nope lol
Mabe at the time other bikes were trendy style. But truth is Scotty had best bike and will look good till end days. Timeless beauty top notch build
the Aussies should of won by miles, no i aint an Aussie i'm english
Yeah i know dude this guy work hard by handmade wow tuff job 😁👍🏼
Indeed
Snakebite well people didnt know that
People vote for what looks good not how much time and effort was put into it
I agree the Aussie bike was far better looking
Scott's bike profile is beautiful not overly done. But very tasteful and will never go out of style
for me american bike for show room, ausie bike for show off, british bike for daily bike..
love the old school bike
On point
I would have picked Joe Martin also because I love that style of bike BUT Scotty Cox has much to be proud of, that bike is AWESOME and deserves the same recognition as Joe's!! I like the Clean look of Russell's and it's a nice "Old School" bike but this was a World Biker Build Off and I feel he should of went more "New School "!! But they are ALL nice bikes and I would love to own any of them!!
Back in the day when I was responsible for making custom motorcycle tyres for Avon, then Vee Rubber, Scotty Cox entered the Acid Monster, a truly gorgeous motorcycle for the world championship held in Las Vegas. As I am also a former racer, tyre tester, and aerospace engineer, I could not fail but be impressed by the overall package of the man and machine. Too often the term builder is tagged onto assemblers, and so it has become almost a stupid statement in itself. This is the man for the art of the motorcycle, from start to finish. No surprise that an American won in an American contest, in America. But I for one, beg to differ
Nobody even knew what builder went with what bike, so being from America did not come into play.
I liked the Brits biker better simplicity and very clean.
21:43 Joe's there thinking
"These are my employees???"
Each one of those bikes represent the minds the character of each builder even though this is an 8 ,year old build off every one of these guys are winners and I appreciate each one of them continued success gentlemen what beautiful hardware.
Long and low with hard-tail attitude, thats me, love that swing arm and back wheel. My vote USA.
Billy lane & or Indian Larry would've been a betta pick doe 🇺🇸, NO DOUBT
Well done Joe your hands are gifted and talented your creativity off the hook . Awesome Job .
Aussies: 100k bike, $3 multimeter :)
Now days them bicks arent worth shit.
A saw a Borget bick go through mecome last year they couldnt get five grand for it .
Lol
Lmao
Kudos from the Philippines. 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭 Mabuhay.
Imagine they all working together 🤩🥰
Wow😀😀😀😀🤗🤗🤗super outstanding very nice😀😀😀😀