The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has named the Top 10 builders in the inaugural SEMA Battle of the Builders: Bike Builder Shootout, a new competition at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas that recognizes standout custom motorcycles from builders across the country.
A panel of motorcycle industry experts evaluates the entries on craftsmanship, design innovation and overall execution.
2026 Bike Builder Shootout Top 10
Kyle Bertsch: Indian Challenger
James Crosby: Harley-Davidson Pan Head
Juan Fortuny: Buell Flat Track Custom
Hector Gomez: Harley-Davidson RG3
Steven Iacona: Harley-Davidson Knucklehead
Steven Iacona: Harley-Davidson Sportster
John Jessup: Harley-Davidson Road Glide
Corey Mauck: Aero Precision Metal Works The Medusa
Adam Wilkinson: Harley-Davidson FL Shovel
Robert Zeolla: Indian In-Line 4
Harley-Davidson builds account for six of the ten spots, with two Indian builds, a Buell flat track custom and an Aero Precision Metal Works build completing the list. Steven Iacona is the only builder with two entries in the Top 10, a Harley-Davidson Knucklehead and a Harley-Davidson Sportster.
The Bike Builder Shootout is new for the 2026 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
