The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced the Top 40 builders in the 2026 SEMA Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers competition and the Top 3 builders in the inaugural SEMA Battle of the Builders: Bike Builder Shootout.
Battle of the Builders is the aftermarket industry’s ultimate vehicle competition, and the program is celebrating 13 years of providing SEMA Show builders a platform to showcase their craftsmanship and skills to a worldwide audience.
The new SEMA Battle of the Builders: Bike Builder Shootout recognizes standout custom bikes that are evaluated by a panel of motorcycle industry experts based on craftsmanship, design innovation and overall execution.
The 2026 SEMA Battle of the Builders: Bike Builder Shootout Top 3 are:
• James Crosby — Harley-Davidson Pan Head
• Steven Iacona — Harley-Davidson Knucklehead
• Robert Zeolla — Indian In-Line 4
The 2026 SEMA Battle of the Builders: Bike Builder Shootout Top 10 are:
Kyle Bertsch — Indian Challenger
James Crosby — Harley-Davidson Pan Head
Juan Fortuny — Buell Flat Track Custom
Hector Gomez — Harley-Davidson RG3
Steven Iacona — Harley-Davidson Knucklehead
Steven Iacona — Harley-Davidson Sportster
John Jessup — Harley-Davidson Road Glide
Corey Mauck — Aero Precision Metal Works The Medusa
Adam Wilkinson — Harley-Davidson FL Shovel
Robert Zeolla — Indian In-Line 4
