German Thunderbike Customs Motorcycle and Parts Company Features K&N Filters

Thunderbike Customs build in Hamminkeln, Germany

Thunderbike's newest builds are as extreme and innovative as any in the industry

Twin cylinder motorcycles in Germany are not limited to the flat horizontal variety found on the region’s own BMWs. Thunderbike Customs is one of Germany’s premiere Harley-Davidson® dealers. They also happen to be one of Bavaria’s most progressive and innovative parts manufacturers and custom bike builders.

“We´re creating all the parts you need for your bike,” said Thunderbike’s Martin Mix. “[We produce] wheels, forks, frames, swingarms, suspension kits, and almost everything else.”

Thunderbike was founded in the mid 1980s as a Suzuki dealership in the small German town of Hamminkeln. At that time, the company was a force on the German racing scene. They also built popular custom sport-bikes.

Thunderbike Customs Powerfilter Open Mind intake

All of Thunderbike's Powerfilters, like the "Open Mind," feature K&N filters

In 2003, Thunderbike began customizing Harley-Davidson® motorcycles. They also started creating custom frames, wheels and various other parts. That is the niche that company occupies today.

Thunderbike Customs has won several of the biggest European custom builders’ competitions. They have also had success at the AMD World Championships as well as American builder competitions.

The company’s build portfolio is as extensive as any in the industry. Thunderbike produces customs that are based on the full Harley platform, as well as builds that feature their own custom frames. The builds are not limited to the American V-twin engine. Metric bikes are also represented in both Tunderbike builds and products.

Thunderbike Customs bagger build in Hamminkeln, Germany

Thunderbike Customs also builds beautiful traditional baggers

K&N filters are prominently featured on many Thunderbike builds, and K&N filters are the core of a multitude of the company’s custom intakes.

“All of our round kits called Powerfilter are using K&N filters,” Martin said. “K&N is a high-quality brand that everybody knows and trusts. It fits very well to our own quality standards.”

The company ships worldwide and is now truly a global force in the custom motorcycle industry. K&N is proud to be part of the Thunderbike Customs success story. We will highlight some of the company’s spectacular builds in upcoming feature articles.

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