MotorBikeExpo 2018 – The “Untouchable” by Arlen Ness

A piece of Custom history for the 10 years of MBE in Verona

di Staff January 6, 2018

Everything is ready for the 2018 edition of the Motor Bike Expo, but the organizing team has something truly special in store for the over 160.000 visitors expected in Verona (from 18 to 21 January 2018) for the tenth anniversary of the event. A true exclusive, the first appearance in Europe of a motorcycle from the legendary Arlen Ness Museum, to be precise the "Untouchable", the first ever custom built by the brilliant American designer.

MotorBikeExpo 2018 – The “Untouchable” by Arlen Ness

In 2017, Motor Bike Expo, saw the presence of 160.000 visitors, confirming once again the constant increase in the public. 690 exhibitors in a covered area of 79.000 square meters divided into seven exhibition pavilions and an additional pavilion used as a paddock and numerous shows and competitions held in the external areas of 22.000 square meters in total. This year the team of organizers of the event thought big, preparing an exclusive gift for all visitors, namely, the Legendaria “Untouchable” of the mythical Arlen Ness.

One of the most iconic motorcycles in the history of custom, a piece of history that has helped pave a path on the international customization scene, in the United States and, consequently, throughout the world. For the first time in Europe there will be a motorcycle from the legendary Arlen Ness Museum, “Untouchable” will be placed in the center of hall 1 di veronafiere, so as to lend itself with all its charm to the curiosity of enthusiasts.

Arlen Ness, founder of the historic brand, began his building career in the early 60s, working on a 1947 HD Knucklehead. The “Untouchable” model was revered by world-class customizers and featured in magazines for decades, and finally it will be possible to admire it in person... but it won't be the only one... in fact, accompanying this work of art there will be two other creations: the "Thin Twin”, built by Cory Ness, and the "145“, built by Zach Ness.

Cory and Zach themselves visited with the young man Max None precisely during the last edition of 2017, a now fixed appointment for the Family None who participated in the Motor Bike Expo since its inception, ten years ago, showcasing brand new products and dedicated projects.

These three particular motorcycles have been selected from the Arlen Ness range and will arrive from the permanent headquarters in Dublin, California which houses, on the second floor of the company, the Arlen Ness Museum. So appointment from 18-21 January in Pavilion 1 of the Motor Bike Expo 2018 a Verona!