High-end custom motorcycle looks good, but they need considerable talent to build and buy. That’s why for every top dollar customization out there, there are a lot of bikes that have been tweaked slightly, just enough to make them stand out from the crowd. It’s also why some manufacturers are making bikes that are relatively easy to customize — and why more custom builders are making kits.
Two German customs Motorcycle is bent represent that feature. Both use Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 as the base, and both are equipped with plug-and-play components.
Crooked Called This Their ‘RoyalSERIES’ And Offered It In ‘Gravel’ [above] and ‘Street’ [below] versions. Builders Jakob Müller and Dominikus Braun were inspired to spin the Interceptor 650 in these two directions, after owning and driving one for 18 months.
“After this whole difficult pandemic period, we were motivated to build a series based on fun,” Dominikus said. “To leave everyday life behind, meet some friends and have a good time on the bike!”
“This is also the reason why we decided to design a pair of pairs. Street or gravel, the bikes were thoroughly enjoyable during the final few weeks of our testing period. Off-road performance is great, because it handles well through tight turns, but also has enough traction to produce a little dust. “
“In the street version, the focus is on sportiness, both in and out of the city. Sub-50 hp doesn’t sound ‘sporty’, but it can be! The winding roads, lively handling, sporty seating position and raw sound are sure to be pleasurable.”
The most obvious change on both bikes is their abbreviated rear. In both cases this was achieved without hacking Royal Enfield’s stock subframe. Instead, Crooked built new rear washers to attach to the OEM frame rails.
The rival The version’s boot loop also includes attachment points for a pair of versatile bags. Dominikus told us that each bag can hold 25 oz. water bottles, Snickers bars, and raincoats, and they include a shoulder strap to carry when getting off the bike.
The scrambler wears a slim bench at the top, with integrated LED taillights at the rear. Couple Motogadget The LED turn signals are attached to the custom license plate holder at the bottom.
The cafe racer finished with another bezel and wearing a sharp rear bezel. Crooked 3D prints the rear end in fiber-reinforced plastic and treats the saddle with a luxurious Alcantara finish. Unlike the scrambler, the cafe racer’s LED turn signals also act as the taillights.
Moving to the opposite side, Crooked has fitted the scrambler with Bates-style LED headlights and a high-mounted front fender. Everything is attached to the stock mounting points on the spokes, as well as the small bracket that holds the new Motogadget speedo. Other add-ons include 3D printed fork caps with Motoism turn signals and Renthal handlebars with Biltwell Inc grips.
Crooked’s job is more than just deep skin. Modern bikes can be a pain when it comes to electronics, so they developed a special connector to plug a Motogadget speedo straight into a Royal Enfield harness. It’s part of their effort to make these kits truly plug-and-play.
Perfecting the lines of the cafe racer is important, so Crooked worked on a different headlight design here. This time, they fitted Gazzini headlights, surrounded by a handcrafted aluminum spoke.
Further down the road is a Motogadget speed shifter similar to other bikes, along with grips and end-of-bar turn signals from the German brand. The clip-on ABM surrounds the cockpit, with plugs to cover the original riser port mounting holes.
Both versions get the new YSS rear shock, with a few inches raised above the scrambler. They also share the exhaust system; combination of custom headers and Hattech mufflers. Crooked chose Continental TKC80 rubber for the scrambler and Pirelli Scorpion Trail II tires for the cafe racer.
Chiko’s Pinstriping has handled both liveries, finishing the two builds with contrasting marble pieces and hand-drawn logos.
Interested people can order kits or individual parts from Crooked, or have them build a complete bike. A RoyalSERIES street that will set you back 17,500€ [about $18,720]while ‘Gravel’ costs 16,500 € [about $17,650]including a brand new Royal Enfield Interceptor 650.
Alternatively, you can choose your favorite elements from each and build your own Interceptor. Since the donor bikes are identical, there’s plenty of room to mix and match.
For the refined nature of both styles, that’s exactly what Crooked is aiming for. “The focus is on the enjoyment of riding and simplicity to optimize. We don’t want to build another crazy custom project that often gets dusty in showrooms. “
“We wanted to be out in nature and have fun, without being afraid that something might break.”
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