Nash Motorcycle "Blue Bumpkin"

The Nash Motorcycle Blue Bumpkin is a ground-up custom chopper built by Nash Motorcycles, powered by an S&S Panhead engine with electric start, a 6-speed Baker transmission, and delivered in a vivid blue livery that defines its identity from every angle.

The Concept

Nash Motorcycles operates in the tradition of American custom chopper building, where every component is selected or fabricated to serve a specific visual and mechanical purpose. The Blue Bumpkin is not a modified production motorcycle: it was built from the ground up, with each element chosen to create a coherent, uncompromising whole. The blue colour scheme is not incidental; it anchors the entire personality of the machine, from the paint to the chrome to the proportions of the frame.

The Build

The heart of the Blue Bumpkin is an S&S Panhead engine, the classic American V-twin architecture that defines the chopper aesthetic. Electric start removes the ritual of kick-starting without compromising the mechanical character of the powerplant. A 6-speed Baker Transmission provides the gearing range to make the engine genuinely usable across speeds, a significant upgrade over the four-speed units typical of the era this style references. Drive is taken to the rear wheel via a Tech Cycle belt drive system, chosen for its cleanliness, low maintenance, and the smooth power delivery it provides. Both ends ride on 16-inch rims, keeping the stance proportional and the handling predictable.

Performance

The S&S Panhead is a proven, robust engine with a long history in the custom and performance motorcycle world. Its torque characteristics suit the chopper riding style: relaxed at low rpm, responsive when needed. The Baker 6-speed transmission is widely regarded as one of the best upgrades available for this class of motorcycle, providing closer ratios and stronger internals than the alternatives. The belt drive eliminates chain adjustment and lubrication from the maintenance schedule while contributing to the clean aesthetic Nash Motorcycles intended.

Specifications

• Builder: Nash Motorcycles
• Model: Blue Bumpkin
• Style: Custom chopper
• Engine: S&S Panhead V-twin
• Start: Electric
• Transmission: 6-speed Baker
• Drive: Tech Cycle belt drive
• Wheels: 16-inch rims, front and rear

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