Biker Build-Off

***Biker Build-Off*** is a reality television series created and narrated by Thom Beers, and produced by Original Productions for the Discovery Channel. Originally conceived as a single special titled ***The Great Biker Build-Off***, the series proved popular and several more episodes were produced to the point of it becoming a regular series.

## Premise

Two reputed motorcycle builders from different parts of the country - usually with very different styles of building - each build a unique custom bike in their respective style, pitting their teams and expertise against each other to see who is the better builder.

## Format

*Biker Build-Off* was originally an irregularly grouped series of contests that spanned a calendar year. The original *Great Biker Build-Off* was a single competition. In 2003, the series had three contests, and the third contest, in 2004, had six. In 2005, the program was turned into a regular series in which each round would feature a total of 13 contests each. In 2004, there was also a *World Biker Build-Off* special, which pitted three international bikers.

## The Rules

Various aspects of the rules have evolved over the course of the series. When the show became a regular series, the current rules were defined as follows:

1. *Each builder has 10 days to build a working custom motorcycle in his or her respective style*.
	* They must obtain a framework, engine and other necessary parts, construct their unique body, have it painted, and then complete assembling the bike and make it operational before midnight of the tenth day. During this build period, the show switches perspective back and forth between the two builders as they and their respective teams plan and build their bikes.
2. *Upon completion, the two builders bring their bikes to a mutually agreed neutral location*.
	* Custom motorcycle master of ceremonies Hugh King (co-executive producer of the series) will meet the two builders at the agreed location and declare where the ride will go and where the bikes will ultimately be judged.
3. *When they meet, the two builders and their teams will begin a lengthy ride to a bike show*.
	* The ride is designed to "break in" each bike and ensure they're both truly road-worthy before they reach the bike show. If a problem emerges that prevents the bike from running, the builder is allowed one hour to repair it before he/she is disqualified. (The disqualification may be waived by the competing builder; several shows have featured instances where the bike would have been disqualified ("DQ'ed") but the other builder did not enforce the rule).
4. *At the bike show, two two bikes will be showcased, and a winner decided by an audience ballot*.
	* Exceptions may occur for specific competitions. A 2007 contest designed to build drag bikes was decided by a best-of-three set of drag races.

## Episode guide

### Round 1: 2002

1. Billy Lane vs. Roger Bourget (September 28, 2002)

### Round 2: 2003

1. Billy Lane vs. Dave Perewitz (September 1, 2003)
2. Indian Larry vs. Paul Yaffe (September 1, 2003)
3. Billy Lane vs. Indian Larry (September 1, 2003)

### Round 3: 2004

1. Chica vs. Hank Young (June 21, 2004)
2. Cory Ness vs. Arlen Ness (June 22, 2004)
3. Russell Mitchell vs. Eddie Trotta (June 23, 2004)
4. Mitch Bergeron vs. Kendall Johnson (June 24, 2004)
5. Matt Hotch vs. Joe Martin (June 27, 2004)
6. *Combines Genius* (June 27, 2004)

### World Biker Build-Off

1. Joe Martin vs. Russell Mitchell vs. Scotty Cox (September 6, 2004)

### Round 4: 2005

1. Jerry Covington vs. Warren Vesely (January 11, 2005)
2. Joe Martin vs. Shinya Kimura (January 18, 2005)
3. Jesse Rooke vs. Ron Finch (January 25, 2005)
4. Russell Mitchell vs. the Detroit Brothers (February 1, 2005)
5. Indian Larry vs. Mondo (February 8, 2005)
6. Chica vs. Mike Pugliese (February 15, 2005)
7. Cory Ness vs. Eric Gorges (February 22, 2005)
8. Hank Young vs. Cole Foster (March 1, 2005)
9. Billy Lane vs. Mike Brown (March 8, 2005)
10. Kendall Johnson vs. Eddie Trotta (March 15, 2005)
11. Matt Hotch vs. Rick Fairless (March 22, 2005)
12. Arlen Ness vs. Roland Sands (March 29, 2005)
13. *The Ultimate Chop* (April 3, 2005)

### Round 5: 2006

1. Billy Lane vs. Russell Mitchell (August 7, 2006)
2. Trevelene vs. Scott Long (August 14, 2006)
3. Mike Metzger vs. Larry Linkolge (August 21, 2006)
4. Kevin Alsop vs. Ivy Tosclair (August 28, 2006)
5. Roland Sands vs. Jesse Rooke (September 4, 2006)
6. Ell Pitts vs. Harold Pontarelli (September 11, 2006)
7. Marcus Walz vs. Michael Prugh (September 18, 2006)
8. Detroit Brothers vs. Jason Kangas (September 25, 2006)
9. Gypsy Charro vs. Kim Suter (October 2, 2006)
10. Paul Yaffe vs. Dave Perewitz (October 9, 2006)
11. Craig Whitford vs. Mike Long (October 16, 2006)
12. Brian Klock vs. Jason Hart (October 23, 2006)
13. Matt Hotch vs. Roger Goldhammer (October 30, 2006)

### Round 6: 2007

1. Gard Hollinger vs. Jason Hart
2. Paul Cox & Keino vs. Trevelen
3. Chica vs. Michael Barragan
4. Bryan Fuller vs. Greg Westbury
5. Dawn Norakas vs. Scott Webster
6. Andrew Williams vs. James Compton

## Home media

Main article: *Biker Build-Off (videography)*