Max Hazan’s works from Brooklyn stand on the delicate seam between custom motorcycles and pure art. He builds the motorcycles by hand, without assistance or designers. Each motorcycle is a unique creation, born from a Harley Ironhead 1000 engine that had been in the workshop for years. One day, Hazan came across a pair of car tires from the twenties, and the concept immediately took shape. The engine and tires are the only parts Hazan does not create himself; the rest of the motorcycle – the handcrafted frame, the droplet-shaped fuel tank, the curved exhaust pipes, the springer seat, the lighting fixtures – all these are crafted with a loving and creative touch. The engine oil is housed within the frame tubes.
Hazan tends to develop a unique suspension system for each of his creations; the front fork springs of the Ironhead 1000 are hidden under the fuel tank, manipulating the wheel movement through an aesthetic lever system. The rear disc brake primarily serves as a visual ornament, as does the small fender next to the rear wheel. The fuel tank can hold six liters of gasoline – more than enough for a motorcycle that isn’t designed for long or fast rides.
Hazan’s motorcycle is long and stretched; the tire diameters are 31 and 32 inches, and the length of the motorcycle is close to 2.5 meters. Despite this, it weighs less than 150 kg. With an estimated engine power of about 55 horsepower, it’s not a fast motorcycle, and that’s a good thing. The low riding position doesn’t encourage anything faster than a relaxed cruise.
In conclusion: Look but don’t touch.
Price: $95,000
