Manny Costa

I’m a web developer and systems engineer with more than 30 years in technology and a civil engineering background. At Custom Motorcycles, I bring that technical curiosity to the craftsmanship, design, and engineering behind distinctive builds. I write these features to explore what makes each motorcycle interesting, recognize the builders’ work, and share inspiration with fellow enthusiasts. My articles draw on available build information and photographs, with a focus on the details that give each bike its character.

1996 Harley Davidson Softail

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Black Custom Hardtail Trike

View Black Custom Hardtail Trike Photo Gallery This black custom hardtail trike takes the familiar visual language of a stretched motorcycle and gives it a much wider rear stance. Its long polished fork, low solo seat and broad rear tires create the defining impression, while the dark finish keeps the overall shape cohesive rather than overly decorative. A motorcycle silhouette …

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2008 Custom Chopper Trike

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S & S Trike and Red Bull Dragster

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2008 Suzuki GSX-R1300 Hayabusa in Red and Black

View 2008 Suzuki GSX-R1300 Hayabusa in Red and Black Photo Gallery The 2008 Suzuki GSX-R1300 Hayabusa remains instantly recognizable, but this red-and-black example shifts attention from factory restraint to a more customized street presence. Its rounded nose, deep side fairings and broad fuel tank already give the platform a substantial visual footprint; the contrasting paint and polished hardware make those …

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2008 Suzuki Hayabusa in Red-and-Black Custom Trim

View 2008 Suzuki Hayabusa in Red-and-Black Custom Trim Photo Gallery This 2008 Suzuki Hayabusa takes the model’s already substantial bodywork in a sharply graphic direction. Red panels cut through a predominantly black finish, while fine red lines trace the fairing, tank and tail section. The result is less a subtle refresh than a complete visual re-mapping of the bike’s familiar …

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Matte Green Custom Suzuki Hayabusa with Extended Rear End

View Matte Green Custom Suzuki Hayabusa with Extended Rear End Photo Gallery This custom Suzuki Hayabusa trades the model’s familiar high-speed silhouette for a much longer, lower stance. Its muted green finish, stretched rear section and heavily enclosed bodywork give the bike a deliberate, almost sculptural presence, while the retained front fairing keeps its identity unmistakably Hayabusa. A Hayabusa reshaped …

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Nick Anglada’s Custom Suzuki Hayabusa with White Disc Wheels

View Nick Anglada’s Custom Suzuki Hayabusa with White Disc Wheels Photo Gallery This custom Suzuki Hayabusa takes the familiar hyperbike silhouette in a sharply visual direction. Its white bodywork, green graphics, gold hardware and unusually deep-looking white wheels give the motorcycle a carefully coordinated show-bike appearance, while the underlying Hayabusa shape remains recognizable beneath the extensive fairing work. A Hayabusa …

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Sinister Custom Bagger With a 30-Inch Front Wheel

View Sinister Custom Bagger With a 30-Inch Front Wheel Photo Gallery With its saturated orange finish, stretched proportions and enormous front wheel, this sinister custom bagger was one of the highlights of the 2014 SEMA show. The build is designed to dominate a display space from every angle, combining a heavily reshaped touring-style body with a strong black-and-orange contrast. Oversized …

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Teal Bagger Custom Motorcycle: Candy Color and Chrome

View Teal Bagger Custom Motorcycle: Candy Color and Chrome Photo Gallery This teal custom bagger makes its impression through proportion, color and finish rather than a long list of claimed specifications. A large polished front wheel, extended rear bodywork and a matching top case give the motorcycle a stretched, display-focused stance, while the bright teal paint ties every major body …

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