Thunderbike Red Nexus • Harley-Davidson Breakout Umbau

When classic V-twin DNA meets a futuristic design.

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A Harley-Davidson Breakout thrives on clean lines, a powerful presence, and the unmistakable character of the Milwaukee-Eight engine. With the Red Nexus, we’ve taken that very DNA and combined it with a distinctly more futuristic design.

The base model is a Harley-Davidson FXBR 117 Breakout, which, thanks to targeted modifications, has a much more distinctive look. Instead of completely reinventing the bike, we deliberately worked with the existing proportions and made adjustments in just the right places.

The result is a Breakout with a powerful, clean look, where the interplay of deep red, black, shiny metal surfaces, and subtle graphic elements really catches the eye.

A Clear Line

The original Breakout wheels should be retained. That’s why we didn’t install a new set of wheels, but instead deliberately incorporated the existing wheels into the new design. For the front, we added our steel front fender for the original 21-inch front wheel. Its sleek shape makes the front look more streamlined and, together with the Hollywood Light handlebars, blends harmoniously into the bike’s new lines.

The handlebars not only provide the right look but also ensure a comfortable riding position. With its black finish, the Hollywood Light handlebar blends perfectly into the bike’s new front-end design. The risers and triple clamps were also powder-coated black to match the overall look. Our Satin grips and Torque Topper grips echo the clean design and neatly round out the handlebar.

Original Breakout tires with our steel front fender for the 21-inch front wheel. Its sleek shape blends perfectly with the front end.

Hollywood Light handlebars with a matching speedometer riser kit and “Thunderbike” lettering. For a clean front end and a relaxed riding position.

Circuitry Meets Custom Art

The real standout feature of the Red Nexus is, without a doubt, Chiko's paint job.

The bold red gives the bike a strong presence at first glance. But upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that there’s much more going on here. A “Circuitry” pattern has been integrated into the paint job. The delicate lines, for which Chiko is known, are reminiscent of conductor tracks and electronic circuits, lending the classic V-twin a deliberately futuristic touch.

It is precisely this contrast that makes the paint job so interesting: On a classic Harley silhouette, the pattern initially looks almost like a technical component, yet the handcrafted finish preserves the character of a genuine custombike.

On the tank and side panels, the Circuitry pattern creates an exciting contrast to the Breakout’s classic shape. The fine lines provide a deliberate counterpoint to the clean surfaces and the intense red paint job.

A circuit pattern that runs throughout the entire bike.

Black, white, and red accents add depth to the paint job and highlight the bike’s lines.

Spirit Leather Seat: a one-of-a-kind, handcrafted piece featuring the Circuitry B emblem on our Steel seat shell.

Right down to the leather

The design was consistently carried through to the seat as well.

Jimmy from Spirit Leather crafted the seat specifically for the Red Nexus. It features a combination of suede and smooth leather.

The B emblem stands for the customer’s nickname, which also appears on the covers. The pattern featured on the seat is inspired by the technical look of the Circuitry Pattern, while the red stitching echoes the bike’s color scheme. In this way, the individual elements of the seat reflect the design of the Red Nexus and consistently carry the concept forward.

It’s details like these that ultimately make all the difference: Chiko and Jimmy work in different fields, yet they pursue the same creative vision.

Their individual styles complement each other, blending the paintwork and the seat into an unified work of art.

Clean Rear

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One thing really stands out about the Red Nexus when you look at it from the back: the rim has plenty of space.

Our pulley brake system is one of the reasons for this. As a result, the rear wheel looks much more open, and the original Breakout rim really stands out.

For the Red Nexus, the pulley was additionally anodized in glossy black. This allows it to blend in visually with the bike’s black components without completely disappearing.

We’ve also made room for the license plate. Our side-mounted license plate holder is positioned on the left side of the rear and dramatically enhances the look around the tire and rim.

A small change, but a big difference in the side view.

Our pulley moves the brake to the other side – for an unobstructed view of the rim.

A side license plate holder with matching lighting adds depth and gives the vehicle a more premium look.

Our Steel rear fender with built-in turn signals – for a clean look.

For the rear, we’ve opted for our handcrafted steel fender with an integrated taillight and turn signals. Its clean lines echo the width of the rear wheel while making the bike appear more compact.

We’ve also fitted a Metzeler Cruisetec in 260/40 VR18 at the rear. This preserves the typical Breakout silhouette but, thanks to the fender and add-on parts, gives it a much stronger sense of our signature style.

Parts & Details

Harley-Davidson Red Nexus

Model: Breakout | FXBRS | Harley-Davidson ● Engine: Milwaukee-Eight

Thunderbike Rear Fender Steel 260 mm
Thunderbike Air Ride Suspension Kit
Metzeler Cruisetec Rear Tire 260/40VR18 M/C TL 84V
Thunderbike Pulley Brake Kit
Thunderbike Rear Axle Cover Set
Thunderbike Side Mount Licence Plate Bracket Medium Pro Alu black
Thunderbike License Plate Frame Inside Plate
Thunderbike License Plate Lighting
Thunderbike Footpeg Set Base Satin Design
Thunderbike Grips Base Satin black cut
Thunderbike Toppers Base
Thunderbike Derby Cover Torque
Thunderbike Airbox Kit Oval
Thunderbike Airbox Cover Oval Torque
Harley-Davidson Conventional Fork Tubes DLC black
Thunderbike Handlebar Hollywood Light black
Thunderbike Speedo Riser Kit black
Thunderbike Turn Signals Stripe LED with Housing
Thunderbike Front Axle Cover-Set
Thunderbike Fork end caps upper, black
Thunderbike Front fender steel 21′′
Thunderbike Seat Plate
Thunderbike Seat Foam for TB Seat Plate
Thunderbike Tele Fork Lowering Kit
Thunderbike Ignition Coil Relocation Kit black
Thunderbike Belt guard black
Thunderbike Reflector Inside Plate
Motogadget mo.view Sport 150 Mirror black
Thunderbike Shiftpeg Satin black cut
Thunderbike Brake Pedal Pad Satin black cut

Details & Features

Red Nexus is all about attention to detail. In addition to the overall design, it’s the small components in particular that consistently carry the concept forward and give the bike its own unique character.

As mentioned at the beginning, we’ve equipped the Hollywood Light handlebars with our Satin grips and Torque toppers. The Torque design language is also evident in other parts of the bike. The clutch cover and the Torque 2.0 airbox cover each feature the custom “Bretzibike” engraving, a personal nod to the customer’s nickname. This makes the components a personal touch of the build, which is also reflected in the B emblem on the seat. The black finishes echo the bike’s dark elements and create a harmonious contrast to the red paint job.

The Jekill & Hyde exhaust system was also visually adapted to the concept. The black, angled tailpipes blend perfectly into the bike’s dark aesthetic, giving it a more striking look and the right sound.

None of the installed details stands alone, because it is the interplay of the individual components that makes the Red Nexus the bike it is. The customization impressively demonstrates how much character can be created through a few targeted changes.