The international jury of the Bigtwin Bikeshow 2026 is welcoming a new member from Italy. Francesco ‘Crazyoils’ Mattioli, founder and owner of the custom motorcycle workshop Crazyoils near Milan, will be joining the judging panel this year. With over fifteen years of experience as a custom bike builder and an impressive track record as an international judge, he knows exactly what to look for when evaluating a custom motorcycle.
Francesco founded Crazyoils in 2009 and has been building custom Harley-Davidsons ever since, ranging from classic V-twins to modern models. Working alone in his workshop near Milan, he handles everything himself, from complete custom builds and engine tuning to metal fabrication and tailor-made mechanical solutions. For Francesco, it’s not just about looks. Engineering, functionality and craftsmanship are just as important.
Besides building bikes, Francesco has been judging international custom bike shows for more than a decade. He served as head judge at Rombo di Tuono, the Italian Custom Championship, for many years and has judged motorcycles at the US National Championship in Cleveland and the Emirates Custom Championship in Dubai. He has also been part of judging panels at major custom events in Spain and across Europe.
His expertise has also been recognised by the International Master Bike Builders Association (IMBBA), where he is certified as a Master Bike Builder and International Bike Judge.
More Than Just a Good-Looking Bike
When judging custom motorcycles, Francesco looks beyond appearance. Engineering, rideability, construction, design, stance and finishing details all play an important role. From neatly routed wiring to the overall balance of a build, every detail counts.
He also has great respect for the time, creativity and craftsmanship that builders put into their machines. After all, every custom bike tells its own story.
“As a judge, my goal is to evaluate every project with technical accuracy, complete objectivity and a genuine passion for custom culture,” says Francesco.
He is looking forward to meeting Dutch and international builders at the Bigtwin Bikeshow 2026 and seeing their creations up close.
From November 6 to 8, Francesco will be at the Bigtwin Bikeshow & Expo at Expo Houten in the Netherlands, where he will join the other jury members in judging this year’s custom bike entries.