Who is Russell Mitchell's Choppers and Motorcycles
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Color in Exile
Meet Russell Mitchell and his self-proclaimed "bastard child of the motorcycle industry" - Exile Cycles.
Although the flat black "Rat Bike" bobber is fairly common place now, it was an anomaly a decade or so ago when Exile was just entering the custom bike scene. But Russell Mitchell's styling is so much more than just flat black paint; it's Hardcore Industrial taken to an extreme: low slung, fat, not mean but definitely no-nonsense.
Nobody did it better than Russell Mitchell then; nobody does it better today.
Exile Cycles
Take a look:
Exile Cycles' FAT BLOKE
One of Exile Cycles' First
More than a decade ago, when motorcycles were enjoying yet another resurgence of popularity, paint and chrome ruled. People just didn't know what to make this monstrous machine - beautiful and ugly at the same time.
Note the Low-Slung/Fat Stance, Black Paint, Brushed Metal and general attitude - you may be seeing more of this as you read on!
Exile Cycles' BULLDOZER
Shiny Paint and Polished Steel
Still no wild paint paint nor chrome, but a little more in line with what people traditionally look for in a motorcycle.
Exile Cycles' MAD MAX
Post-Apocalyptic Surviver in Wrinkle Finish
Still black. Still low-slung. Still tough as ever.
Exile Cycles' TRIKE
Three Wheels and a Grenade Shifter?
This was more of a stretch for Russell Mitchell than might at first be obvious. The TRIKE was built as part of the Bikers Build Off challenge; if a builder wanted to win the challenge, he had to willing to think outside of the box.
Exile Cycle bike are clean and industrial looking; having a third wheel and grenade-grip shifter just isn't what they typically do - but so far as trikes go, there is none better.
Exile Cycles' PURE SEX DRAGSTER
Clip-On Handle Bars on a Chopper?
Now this is a sexy machine!
Exile cycles' STREETFIGHTER
Carbon Fiber 'Tins"
This bike shows the true spirit of what Choppers started as: built for speed, no extra weight (no extra anything) with a decided unsociable attitude.
Exile Cycles' HOT ROD
Flames and Red Wheels?
Another Bikers Build Off creation, this was Russell's go at having a little color.
100% Hot Rod!
Exile Cycle Soundoff
What do you think? Are these the coolest cycles, ever?
It's not a Chopper if it's not chromed!
ToTheBrimm says:
I'll agree, I don't think I'd describe these bikes as being graceful. Of course, with names like "Bulldozer" and "Fat Bloke," I don't think graceful is what Russell had in mind.
Timewarp says:
They're cool but don't have the most graceful lines.
It's better than a Chopper - it's an EXILE!
james says:
i like them i think i saw russel and his bikes at wharf rat rally in digby ..and glad to say this rally is in my hometown
KustomsandChoppersMag says:
Hot Rod is my favorite by Exile
RidePushMountainRoad says:
Funny how minimalistic designs will stand out in crowd. All eyes would be on any of these bikes at a rally. Nice lens. Will definitely "like" it.
COUNTRYLUTHIER says:
Pure, simply pure! Believe it or not I think I saw one of these in the neighborhood and wondered from whence it came or what it was. Great lens.
TNTbefree says:
They are cool, but I want a two wheel drive Ural with a side car.
What Do You Think About Russell Mitchell and His Choppers?
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Pixelhound
Mar 20, 2012 @ 8:01 pm | delete
- Great looking bikes! I especially like the street fighter, I have owner over 80 bikes through the years but never built a chop although I did once chop the back end of a mid seventies CB550 welded a rigid back end on it took it up the road for a test run with it running on 2 pots then it would fire on all 4 unexpectedly, it was an interesting ride to say the least -When I got home the 1st thing I did was dismantle it and vow to do a proper job next time.
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GOT
Feb 28, 2012 @ 1:58 pm | delete
- Nice work
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danowrites
Feb 17, 2012 @ 3:47 pm | delete
- I love bikes i have a 1200 sporster racked 4 degree
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Tipi
Jan 25, 2012 @ 11:01 am | delete
- Stopping back to spend a little time in Exile and blessing that flat black and polished aluminum, gotta love Russell Mitchell's style!
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SereneSea Jan 19, 2012 @ 1:18 am | delete
- Wow - these are real strong bikes as strong a Russel.
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Russell Mitchell is owner and founder of Exile Cycles. His creations are largely responsible for starting of the "dark-customs" trend that is so popular, today. His bikes are characterized by their industrial and minimalistic styling, satin metal finishes rather than chrome, black paint (often flat black), fat bars and low-slung stance. Russell has recently married his long-time girlfriend, Rachel.
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Long before Harley Davidson came out with its Dark Custom Series, there was Russell Mitchell and Exile Cycles.
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