King of Kings was the coronation of an older, similar Harley initiative called Battle of the Kings (BOTK). It brought together 15 shops that have won BOTK in the past, competing against each other to get the majority of the 50,000 public votes cast during the event.
Over the past month, we brought you each and every one of the 15 builds in detail, as a testimony of what a little imagination and some technical expertise can do to an otherwise stock Harley. We finished our run through the list on Saturday, and now it’s time to have a look at the entire pack of motorcycles that have wowed the crowds online.
As you already know by now, the winner and the holder of this year’s King of Kings title is the Mexican-made Apex Predator. Based on a Sportster XR1200 with the stock engine, it is supposed to be a “retro-futuristic XR-based track monster meets street fighter,” and managed to attract the majority of the 50,000 votes.
Built by a dealer in Mexico’s Queretaro, it features custom parts like front fork covers, dual air intakes, wave-style brake rotors, and a seat wrapped in Alcantara as a touch of class. The bike also received a TFT Bluetooth instrument panel, and a hand-built 2-1-2 exhCus
Customers review
Harley-Davidson motorcycles enjoy a premium, cult-favorite status in Bangladesh. Following the government’s revision of the motorcycle engine displacement limit (up to 375cc), smaller models like the Harley-Davidson X350 and X440 have generated major local buzz.
However, community and global customer reviews emphasize a few distinct pros and cons:
- Pros: Unmatched road presence, robust build quality, and superior highway cruising comfort compared to local standard bikes. Models like the Pan America and Street 750 receive praise for their powerful engines and smooth 6-speed transmissions.
- Cons & Considerations: Due to high import duties and engine size restrictions prior to the rule changes, these bikes remain extremely expensive luxury imports. Customer service and online parts availability can sometimes be challenging depending on regional support.