Motorcycles are considered as a sign of independence, rebelliousness, youth, and many more positive and re-affirming traits. Regardless of whether it is a cruiser, bobber, café racer, or chopper, motorcycles are definitely among the coolest and most accessible means of transportation. Moreover, motorcycles tend to cost a lot less than cars.
Since motorcycles are extremely cool and affordable, it is quite normal that many people end up throwing a leg over one. Similarly to cars, motorcycles are quite common nowadays and their owners may want to personalize them a bit. The end results may not always be what was originally expected. The money and time invested may, in several cases, have just been wasted.
10 Orange Thing
Custom motorcycles can be pieces of art. If done properly, they will turn heads and increase in value thanks to tastefully chosen parts and proper work. However, despite being looked upon as being classic customs, some motorcycles just fail to become attractive to the vast majority of the population.
This Zoso, named after Led Zeppelin, is exactly that. Although it is featured on some of the most exclusive auctions sites, this motorcycle simply is not what it is cracked up to be. Despite its V-Twin engine and a decent amount of chrome, this orange abomination is far from being the mean-looking and dominant chopper it could have been.
9 Alien
Some movies have left a mark on people more than others. Easy Rider or Sons of Anarchy are among the movies/ TV shows that have motivated people to adopt a different way of living life. However, some movies that are completely unrelated to motorcycles have also influenced riders worldwide. They pushed them to reach a point most people are willing to get to.
Alien and its protagonist Ellen Ripley, played by Sigourney Weaver, have scared generations of children worldwide. As a result, some Alien and motorcycle fans decided to combine their passion for both the movie and motorcycles. This Alien themed motorcycle definitely is a head-turner. It is very unlikely that the motorcycle is as lethal as the actual monster, but at least it made its owners happy.
8 Lowered
Scooters are very popular in Europe and Asia. In very dense urban environments, scooters are often lifesavers. Moreover, parking in some cities is just non-existent. A scooter can prevent motorists from circling around the same block for hours at a time and go completely crazy.
Whenever a type of vehicles become popular, some fans will try to make them unique. The same way some people find slammed truck utterly useless, others find slammed scooters absolutely horrible. This scooter, equipped with a Mercedes wheel and an extended swingarm, is horrendous. The green paint gives it another layer of "look at me! I have terrible tastes!"
7 Winner Winner Chicken Dinner
The GSX1300R Hayabusa has been one the fastest and scariest Japanese motorcycle on the market. First released in 1999, the Hayabusa has conquered the hearts of hundreds of thousands of motorcycle riders. Thanks to its affordable price and widely available aftermarket parts, the Hayabusa became an instant classic.
Owning an aggressive and fast motorcycle will trigger a need to be unique. As a result, some owners come up with some of the most repulsive modifications. This clown-themed paint job seems to have been inspired by the creepy Circus Circus Hotel in Las Vegas. It is truly heartbreaking to think that someone actually spent money to get to that result.
6 Bosozoku
Japan is probably the only country in the world that leaves people scratching their heads, in a good way. Having a very active motorcycle community, Japan is not unlike the US as far as custom bikes are concerned. In fact, Japanese bikers have been around for so long that some of its members are nearing the mid-70s.
Bosozoku is not only applied to motorcycles. The style is also applied to motorcycles, and it is as equally intriguing. The over-sized back seat and the extended headlights are typical mods. This one, however, must belong to a motorcycle fan that had an amazing time in either Jamaica, Amsterdam, or California. This Rastafari themed bosozoku is for sure going to get you pulled over by the law.
5 Mind-Boggling
Some concept motorcycles are simply intriguing. Like the Viper-powered one or the Maserati motorcycle, this Watkins M001 is another oddity that will leave you wondering if executing the idea was a good thing to do. Though not a modified motorcycle, the builder went above and beyond with this thing.
The Watkins M001 is the perfect motorcycle to prevent drunk driving. Not knowing which way to sit on it is one of the best ways to actually keep your friends from driving back home after a night at the bar. Its smaller size will also guarantee that anyone above 5"2' simply won't be able to comfortably ride it. Realistically, nobody wants to be seen riding this around.
4 Hipster
Over the past twenty years, the hipster movement with its French mustaches, flannel shirts, and beanies in ninety-degree weather has been plaguing society. What seemed to be fad gained traction, and ultimately led to bikes like this.
This motorcycle is the epitome of the hipster movement. Its naked style topped with some distasteful stickers are the telltale signs that this motorcycle would belong to a bro-ster. Silverlake, and more recently Highland Park and Eagle Rock, inhabitants may find this motorcycle "extraordinaire." Normal people will settle for something better.
3 From Hell
Honda CBR900RR was one of the nicest sportbike available upon its release. Almost thirty years later, the motorcycle is still regarded as a prowess despite all the versions that came out ever since. Thanks to its power and style, the motorcycle became a huge hit among people with a need for speed and serious stunt skills.
This demonic CBR is a bit much. Though it could be used as an inspiration for another Ghost Rider movie, it is plain ugly. From the front light to the seat, there is not a single thing on this motorcycle that would make someone want to buy it. Although it may have pleased a teenager back in the early 2000s, this custom CBR did not age well and is now a pure atrocity.
2 Black Panther
There are times in a life of an individual when being normal is not cutting it anymore. The 9 to 5, the wive, the kids, the mortgage, and the car payment are just turning life into an absolute nightmare. What else can be better than purchasing a motorcycle to get a sense of freedom at least once a week?
Well, the best way to get a real sense of freedom is to turn a given motorcycle in a panther. This panther motorcycle, which seems like a complete nightmare to drive over an extended period of time, will not fail to turn heads. It might not be for the right reasons, but at least it will for sure grab bystanders' attention.
1 Insect
Choppers are some of the most American vehicles ever produced. They could be compared to muscle cars or lifted full-sized trucks. For generations, they have been a sign of anti-conformism and to some extent gang affiliation. As they became more mainstream, choppers underwent their fair share of modifications.
This bug inspired chopper is definitely peculiar. Though it may appeal to some people, this $56,000 motorcycle is simply a disaster. For less money, it is possible to acquire a mean-looking Harley-Davidson that will not resemble a bug that someone just stepped on.