Hazan Motorworks 'Musket' 2 - When Miracles Happen Twice
Hazan Motorworks Musket 2 is the second masterpiece from Los Angeles builder Max Hazan, a hand-built V-Twin bobber that begins with the engine and works outward from there. Where most custom builds start with a donor chassis, Hazan begins with the powerplant, and the Musket 2 is built around a 1,000cc V-Twin produced by mating two Royal Enfield 500cc Bullet single-cylinder engines. The result produces approximately 55 hp and forms the structural and visual centrepiece of the entire motorcycle.
How Is the Hazan Motorworks Musket 2 Built?
The engine was assembled by Royal Enfield specialist Aniket Vardhan, pairing two 500cc Bullet singles into a torque-heavy V-configuration mated to a Bullet transmission. The frame is fabricated from thick-wall 0.125-inch chromoly steel, and despite the substantial engine, the Musket 2 weighs just 385 lbs dry. Every component beyond the engine internals and wheel parts is a bespoke, hand-machined piece.
The dual aluminium fuel tanks are a study in functional deception: one is a working fuel tank with a cutout on the underside to accommodate the protruding carburettor, while the other is a dummy unit housing the battery, coils, and voltage regulator. No instruments appear anywhere on the machine, consistent with Hazan's philosophy that the riding experience should be stripped to its mechanical essence.
What Makes the Musket 2 Different from the Original?
Compared to the original Musket, the second build introduces a spokeless rear wheel and a one-piece front wheel, raising the visual stakes further. A dual brake-pedal system is a unique addition: it allows the rider to apply both brakes simultaneously or the rear brake independently, a bespoke solution engineered by hand rather than sourced from any catalogue. The machine sits on car tyres, giving it a stance and footprint that underline its scale in a way that photographs alone struggle to convey.
Hazan Motorworks Builds at TheArsenale
Max Hazan is widely regarded as one of the most technically accomplished custom motorcycle builders in the world. Pipeburn's coverage of the Musket 2 at Pipeburn and Robb Report's feature at Robb Report both highlight the machine as exceptional within a field already full of exceptional builders. TheArsenale carries the original Hazan Motorworks machine: the The Musket by Hazan Motorworks. Explore more hand-built custom motorcycles including the Hazan Ducati 860 GT Turbo and the Turbo S1 by Hazan Motorworks, or browse the complete motorcycle collection.
