Harley Sportster by Headcase Kustom

Right now, the Harley Sportster is challenging for position on the café racer scene. (Before purists complain, I’m using the term ‘café racer’ very loosely—meaning the opposite of cruiser custom style.) This sleek and agressive build comes from Casey Johnson, who runs Headcase Kustom Art in Southern California. It’s a 1995 XL, with a hybrid motor running 1200 cylinders and 883 heads. The commission came from the Us Versus Them clothing brand, but it’s no display bike—the shakedown test was the 600-mile El Diablo Run into Mexico. Casey is best known for his 70s-style vintage artwork and custom helmets, but...