Whether you’re a new rider or you’ve been riding for years, when purchasing a new bike there are many things to factor in. Most importantly, you want the best bike for your hard-earned buck. We compiled a list of some of the coolest custom production models we could find. And get this: They’re all under $20,000! We know that there’s a lot of you bikers out there who don’t have the funds for some of the custom chops, pro-streets, or baggers you see at the shows.

Of course, Harley-Davidson produces plenty of models available at reasonable prices, but if you’re looking for something a little bit different and more customized, you’ve come to the right place, because across the next few pages you’ll find some of the coolest production models from some of the finest shops around the country that are ready to be fired up as soon as you make the decision to buy one. At these prices, why not buy two?

BMC Choppers Bobber 88 $16,500Leave it to Big Mike and the crew at BMC to produce one tight bobber. Mike’s a nice guy, and the pricetag on the Bobber 88 reflects that. With an 88ci RevTech motor housed in BMC’s own Wishbone frame, this little bar hopper will turn heads in your neighborhood.

American Performance Cycle (APC) Double Down $19,995APC has been in the game for quite some time now and they take pride in producing affordable custom production motorcycles that are legal in all 50 states. With the introduction of the ’08 Double Down, a pro-street style bike that’s loaded with features, you won’t be disappointed.

Count’s Kustoms NUB $19,999The Count released a mean-looking bike that was easy on the eyes, if you catch our drift. Plus, he wanted to make the NUB a little more accessible than some of the other high-end custom masterpieces they produce. Count’s Kustoms is fully licensed and legit, so if you’re worried about registering this beauty, you have nothing to fear.

Paramount Custom Cycles Roadster $19,995The Roadster was introduced in 2006, and since then, Paramount Custom Cycles can’t keep them in stock. Paramount’s custom production bike incorporates its own Roadster chassis with a 180mm rear tire. If the blue paint scheme featured here isn’t your style, you can also choose black, grey, or red, in a matte or gloss finish.

Covingtons Customs Speedster $19,900Jerry Covington opened his shop in 1993, and he’s produced some jaw-dropping chops, bobbers, pro-streets, and more from that point on. When we thought of doing this article, Covingtons Customs’ Speedster was one of the first models to pop into our heads. The Speedster represents simplistic beauty with a little retro style.

Darwin Motorcycles’ Brass Balls 100 Bobber $19,500Oklahoma-based Darwin Motorcycles are rapidly establishing a reputation for themselves as a leading name in custom and production bike building. With the launch of their Brass Balls Bobbers line, there are plenty of scoots to choose from. Check out the Crazy Horse V-Plus motor (formerly Indian Power Plus 100) on this specific model. You don’t see too many of those anymore, and that’s why we think you’ll enjoy what Darwin has produced.

Sucker Punch Sallys (SPS) Traditional Bobber $19,999Sucker Punch Sallys’ founders, Jeff Cochran and Donny Loos, have made it their goal to produce good-looking bikes. By the looks of things, they’re not too far off the mark. With their aptly named Traditional Bobber, which is affordable and nostalgic, it’s definitely reminiscent of the bobbers of yesteryear.

Swift Motorcycle Company Lil’ Drifter $19,9990Since they began producing entry-level and high-end custom V-Twins back in 2001, Swift Motorcycle has come a long way. And with the Lil’ Drifter, it seems they’re taking things in the right direction. We visit a lot of shops/dealers and ironically enough we usually come across some of the creations Swift has produced.

Ultra Groundpounder 330 $19,990When Ultra introduced the original Groundpounder Rigid some 10-odd years ago, they took the V-Twin industry by storm. With this year’s release of the Groundpounder 330, we can feel the deja vu already.