Published February 27, 2018 by Michael Le Pard , Editor‑in‑Chief
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The final round of the UK & Ireland Battle of the Kings 2018 contest took place at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show, at ExCel London, 16-18th February.
The five contestants – the result of 12,000 online votes – were on display for the 40k show visitors to admire.
Five guest judges spent considerable time evaluating the detailed Dark Custom builds in order to net an overall winner.
The judges deciding votes placed “Alley Rat” by Sycamore Harley-Davidson in first place, giving the Uppingham dealership this year’s title of Battle of the Kings Custom King.

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