The One Motorcycle Show 2020
- Images by Shawn Glad
The One Motorcycle Show has continued to make its mark in the motorcycle community, mixing custom bikes, live music, art, and culture into a singular event. Celebrating its eleventh year, the show has grown immensely, spreading out over the historic Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon. The venue provided a mid-century vibe to an eclectic mix of over 200 motorcycles, live performances from five bands, plus food and art from more than 70 vendors. This year’s theme focused on the future of motorcycles, including electric bikes and cutting-edge design. The show gave us a peek at what might be next in the motorcycle world, with a big nod toward sustainability and innovation.
For the first time, the event’s move into the Veterans Memorial Coliseum made room for flat track racing right alongside the main show. This new venue added an electrifying atmosphere, bridging the cool, static display of custom bikes with the excitement of flat track racing. The bigger space highlighted just how much the show has grown and its solid spot as a cultural centerpiece in the motorcycle community, while drawing some of the country’s top builders and artists.
Curated by Thor Drake, the man behind the show and the See See Motor Coffee Co., the One Moto Show also featured awesome moto-inspired art, like 21 custom helmets by 21 artists, underlining the event’s creative edge. This mix of bikes, music, and art captured the motorcycle community’s spirit of innovation and passion. This year’s event, held in a historic location, really raised the bar for motorcycle shows, celebrating moto culture in a big way.
Cheers!
This 2019 Husqvarna Svartpilen, aka the Black Arrow, customized by See See Motorcycles, has been modified with a few bolt on goodies such as Akrapovic Exhaust and a new seat cover with gold side stripes by Newchurch Moto. It’s equipped with Rizoma blinkers, an aftermarket shorty front fender, CR-Hi bend ProTaper handlebars, and aggressive Shinko Adventure Trail tires, sized 150/70-17″ at the rear and 120/90-18″ at the front. The custom See See graphics are a sweet touch making this 701 super tasty.
This 1983 Yamaha YZ490, built by Steve Miles, has been carefully restored with an eye for detail and performance. The YZ is set against the backdrop of two iconic Yamahaulers: a 1973 Dodge B100 and a 1979 Toyota Hilux pickup truck with a Yamaha YZ465 proudly displayed in its bed.
Kalem’s 1970 Honda CB175 has been tastefully modified with tweaked the front fender, slip-on mufflers, and a custom seat to streamline its clean profile. By relocating the battery box and ditching the air box covers, the bike gets a sleaker, more aerodynamic line. Topping it all off are black rims and knobby tires — nice work Kalem.
Trish Rouelle from Lucky Moto Co. had created some unique motorcycle art with clean custom graphics and typography, highlighting iconic bikes from brands like Triumph, Harley Davidson, and Moto Guzzi.
This 1972 Bultaco MK6 125 Pursang was built by David Hodgson. Originating in 1965, the Pursang series is celebrated for its range of models that included 125cc, 250cc, 360cc and 370cc, appealing to riders at all skill levels.
This 1955 Triumph Preunit by James Mangold is a record-setting Bonneville Salt Flat racer in the 500cc class. Keep pushing it James, I’m looking forward to seeing this out on the salt!
This 2007 BMW R1200 “Dakar GS,” built by Roland Sands Design, draws inspiration from the 1980s racer Gaston Rahier’s works machine. It features a fully custom front end and subframe, modified Honda Africa Twin fork legs equipped with an Ohlins cartridge kit, and an original 1986 GS fuel tank and fenders. Completing its rally-ready appearance are Baja Designs XL Pro LED headlights, set within a hand-fabricated rally fairing.
This 2014 Bonneville Customs Boardtrack Racer, built by Jon MacDowell of Bonneville Customs merges vintage racing aesthetics with modern technology, featuring a unique rear modification for a super tall 24” tire and an S&S SH93 engine within a classic American V-twin framework.
This 1984 Yamaha XT600, by Ava Wolff of Gray Wolff Motors and commissioned by Tobacco Motorcar Company, is dubbed the Tobacco Tracker. It features LED lighting and a distinctive XS750 triple gas tank, with a modified rear frame to fit a custom leather seat pan by Rev’s Customs.