Last weekend, located in south-east Poland Radawa once again became the motorcycle capital of the country. From July 10–12, 2026, the 34th International Motorcycle Rally Radawa 2026 took place at the local reservoir – an event that has for years gathered thousands of enthusiasts of motorcycles, rock music, custom bikes, tattoos, and a unique rally atmosphere. This year’s edition featured concerts by famous Polish artists, the GOC Custom Show competition, the Motorcycle Tattoo Festival, test rides on Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and many additional attractions prepared for both rally participants and the visiting public.
For three days, Radawa was bustling with activity, offering attendees concerts, meetings with motorcycle enthusiasts, and numerous special events. Renowned Polish artists performed on stage. One of the program’s highlights was the GOC Custom Show 2026, which took place on Saturday, July 11th. It was the third edition of the custom motorcycle competition organized by Game Over Cycles – the most recognizable Polish custom motorcycle builder – in collaboration with the Road Runners MC Poland Chapter Jarosław club. The competition featured 53 unique motorcycles from Poland and abroad. Winners in each category received trophies, prizes, and vouchers donated by event partners. The winner of the all-important Best of Show title also received a VIP invitation to the Harley-Davidson Custom Bike Show during European Bike Week in Austria – the largest motorcycle festival in Europe – including accommodation and the opportunity to showcase their motorcycle among the best builders from across the continent.
A new addition to this year’s rally was the Harley-Davidson Experience Tour, an event prepared by Harley-Davidson in collaboration with their local dealer in the Podkarpacie region, GOC Harley-Davidson Rzeszów. As part of the campaign, motorcyclists who registered in advance were able to test drive the latest models from the American brand for free. Over 20 Harley-Davidson motorcycles were available for them to use, and over 200 people took part in the test rides over the two days.
The contest, whose main prize was a unique Benda Napoleon Bob 500 motorcycle, donated by the rally’s strategic partner, Benda Moto Poland, and modified by Game Over Cycles, also generated enormous interest. Hundreds of people signed up for the contest, and the lucky winner, selected by the competition committee, left Radawa with a striking yellow custom bike, which he added to his garage.
The Motorcycle Tattoo Festival, combining a passion for motorcycling with rock culture and the art of tattooing, was also an integral part of the event. The festival attracted both experienced tattoo artists and those looking to get their first tattoo at the rally.
The International Motorcycle Rally in Radawa has been one of the most important motorcycle events in Poland for many years and it attracts an average of 20,000 participants and 5,000 motorcycles. However, it is an event that has long ceased to be solely a meeting place for motorcyclists. Over the years, it has developed into a multi-day festival combining the worlds of motorcycles, music, and custom culture. This year’s 34th edition once again demonstrated that Radawa is a place people return to not only for the concerts and attractions, but above all for the atmosphere that’s hard to find anywhere else.
It’s the diverse program and unique atmosphere that have kept Radawa among the most recognizable motorcycle rallies in Poland. This year, it once again demonstrated its ability to combine tradition with a modern approach to event organization, offering attendees much more than just a traditional meeting place for motorcycle enthusiasts.
GOC Custom Show 2026 – Results:
CHOPPER – Harley-Davidson / Dawid Podsiadło
MODIFIED HARLEY – Joker (Harley-Davidson Fat Bob)
Kruszewski Drobik
CRAZY – Wilma
Krystian Wizner
OLD SCHOOL – Destylarnia (WSK)
Sebastian Stachurski
TRIKE – Sandomir (Honda Shadow)
Rafał Karasiński
CAFE RACER – X1 (BMW)
Marcin Machnio
BAGGER – 246 (Harley-Davidson)
Piotr Glazar
PAINTING – Harley-Davidson Road Glide
Michał Lazar
PEOPLE’S CHOICE – KI (Yamaha GTS)
Tomasz Rzeszut
BEST OF SHOW – KI (Yamaha GTS)
Tomasz Rzeszut
Information about the winner of the 2026 GOC Custom Show
Motorcycle Name: KI (気)
“Ki” is a Japanese word meaning life energy, spirit, soul, inner strength.
Customer: Tomasz Rzeszut
Base Model: Yamaha GTS 1000
Base model features:
Power: 105 horsepower
Engine: Inline-four engine (R4)
Swingarm: Single-sided front-mounted (often called Hub-Center Steering)
Frame: Omega-type (from the Greek letter Ω)
The Yamaha GTS 1000 is an iconic motorcycle of the 1990s with a very innovative and modern design for its time. Both the design’s appearance and its technical components determined the choice of a Yamaha GTS 1000 as the basis for the KI project.
Custom components:
– Hydraulic steering
– Wheels and rear mono-arm from Ducati
– Handcrafted aluminum body
– Carbon fiber components: hubcaps and front fender, front spoilers, air intakes, and tank cover
– Handlebar joystick: the motorcycle was built for Anest-Iwata, a manufacturer of airbrushing equipment, so the handlebar joystick resembles a spray gun
– Paintwork reflecting the traditions of Japanese culture
Airbrush: Luca Pagan
Painting: Karol Radziejewski
Design: Tomasz Rzeszut and Bartosz Janiszewski
3D modeling: Bartłomiej Rzeszut
Source: Game Over Motorcycles
