Vereftoi Radiante and Salamander Sword

Right about now you’re wondering who this is, so was I. Normally about that same time I’m thinking about the research I’m about to dive into so I can share this with at least some knowledge. But I’ll spare you the google, this is an original creation by Eero Okkonen, no deep dive necessary. If you want to learn more though there’s a ton of pictures and description on Eero’s website, and it’s an absolute treasure trove let me tell you.

Super Shiny Batpod

I have to admit once I got over the temporary paralysis upon first seeing this beauty by ianying616 I thought to myself “Batman would never ride a chrome Batpod”, but upon further thought I’m not so sure. The thing about chrome (and what makes it hard to illustrate, and render for that matter) is it’s not really its own color, but characterized by its environment. It reflects what’s around it, and in Batman’s case, wouldn’t that be the darkened streets of Gotham? Might not be so bad after all.

Silver Soul

Builder ianying616 is back with a whole lot of shininess. Just yesterday I was listening to a My Brother My Brother and Me podcast and they were talking about trikes. I don’t care who you are, if you show up on this lovely beast you’re going to some raised eyebrows and dropped jaws. If for no other reason than the guts to ride with your butt so close to open wheels like that.

Dodge Tomahawk

So. Much. Shiny. The Dodge Tomahawk may have never gotten past the concept phase, but you have to admit, she was a beauty. It was a radical design, that some would argue wasn’t really a motorcycle because it actually had four wheels, but I think it was through and through. This version by ianying616 has all the attitude of the real thing, and a heck of a lot of super shiny parts (my spirit animal is clearly a raccoon).

Dark Ride, Bright Ride

Builder Bricksonwheels knows how to construct a scale Harley, and here's a pair to fit your moods. Feeling a little dark? Take this black on black Street Glide for a cruise. Or for a little more shiny in your life head out on this Softail custom. Both of them are deliciously detailed from tip to tail, and just yearning for the open road.

White Knight

It's hard to resist the urge to put on some leathers, grab my helmet and hit the trail when I look at this marvelous dirt bike by ianying616. Then I remember I don't have leathers, a helmet (unless you count my stormtrooper helmet, does that count?) or anything resembling a motorcycle. I'll just admire this MOC, it's pretty rad.

Cafe Racer

The classic cafe racer is a minimalist machine, but that doesn't mean it can't be stylish. Check out this lovely '51 by builder ianying616, it's as sexy as it is simple. The black and white scheme is accented with just the right amount of chrome to dress it up, but not be too flashy. This baby is just ready to ride.

Dispatch Bike

While I've never really ridden a motorcycle (unless you count my dad's Trail50, I don't) I've always admired the aesthetics of them, especially vintage ones. This retro styled beast from redfern1950s2 hits all the marks for me, especially when equipped with a side car, it's just beautiful.

Cyborg

This thing looks right out of a movie. Can't you just see it on the streets of some futuristic city? Prowling at night looking for bad guys? Heck, I could see batman himself cruising on this bad boy. Builder ianying616 doesn't give any description for it so we're free to make up our own, I'm pretty sure mine starts in a dark alley in Gotham...

Sportster

I briefly entertained the notion of getting a Harley once (and may again someday, I've always loved them) and this was of course considered, the venerable Sportster. This version by builder Maxime Cheng hits all the right notes and captures this classic's essence perfectly. You can practically hear the engine roar.

Last Of The Wilds

Feast your eyes on this gorgeous beast. Builder bricksonwheels brings us another jaw dropping HOG that is a total showstopper. Purists might take issue with the over the top use of metallic plating, painted parts and a few non-LEGO elements but I for one do not care in the least, it's so beautiful the ends justify the means.

Two Wheels Of Awesome

I don't know if there's such a thing as FutureElegant (did I just make that up?) but this gorgeous motorcycle from builder Vince_Toulouse looks both retro and futuristic, steampunk and modern. It's a hard to define blend of styles that work so well I'm just going to not try. I'll just enjoy it for what it is, lovely.

Freewheeler

This trike by builder ianying616 instantly caught my eye. Black models are notoriously difficult to photograph, but this looks absolutely gorgeous. It's beautifully lit and shot (with a phone no less!)   and the construction is top notch. I've never ridden a trike before, and most of the time I think they look a little silly, but not this one.

Harley Davidson Police Bike

How far back do you think police motorcycles have been used? Would it surprise you to learn that Harley Davidson credits Detroit Michigan as the first purchaser of a police bike back in 1908? That's right, over 100 years ago! Of course those were significantly different than this Electra Glide brilliantly recreated by builder brickthebrick. Just look at all that custom chrome, shiny!

Custom Harley Bagger

Custom parts (modified, chromed, printed, painted) tend to divide a lot of builders. Purists consider them "cheating" or somehow offensive. I'm actually pretty OK with them (at least the chromed and printed ones) mostly because I use them in animation a lot. It's hard to deny the results of a nicely assembled bit of quality chromed parts. You can't tell me the impact of this outrageous custom Harley by builder brickthebrick would be just the same with gray parts and limited official chrome, just look at that engine!

BMW R60

I love old motorcycles. The aesthetic, the utilitarian nature and the simplicity have always had an appeal. The earliest ones are my favorites, but even through the 60's bikes were being produced that had styling cues from their predecessors. This BMW R60 by young builder Maxime Cheng has a suburb level of detail, and captures the style perfectly. Some purists might want to look away though, if I'm not mistaken (and I usually am) there's several custom parts in this thing. But the results are so excellent I'm more than willing to overlook them.

Chopped

I wish I could speak with more authority on this, but besides a long history of watching American Chopper, I don't know much about motorcycles. What I do know is this bike by redfern1950s has a cool retro feel about it, from the springs under the saddle to the color scheme and custom wheels. The photography is also stellar, it's not easy to shoot a MOC with this much black.

Roadhog

When it comes to ruling the road, you really can't compete with a huge boar on a radical chopper, or a hog on a HOG, if you will. And when if comes to ruling a MOC-off, builder Djokson shows us what it takes. He and his buddy Lord-Oblivion have entered into a friendly competition. Not for prizes or awards, but for bragging rights. Ready...fight!

Wasteland Roamer

My earliest memory is of my dad building his motorcycle in the garage. It was yellow and orange and that's about as much as I know about motorcycles. Growing up with this however has made me aware of the artistry and effort behind building and maintaining a bike. Builder Stephan Jonsson's chopper is an amazing display of this intricacy. The details put into this creation is what caught my eye, and the subtle use of color brings this hog to life.