Cory Ness is a second-generation American

motorcycle design Motorcycle design can be described as activities that define the appearance, function and engineering of motorcycles. Professionally it is a branch of industrial design, similar to automotive design using identical techniques and methodology, bu ...

er and entrepreneur. He is the son of motorcycle customizer

Arlen Ness Arlen Darryl Ness (July 12, 1939 – March 22, 2019) was an American motorcycle designer and entrepreneur best known for his custom motorcycles. Ness received acclaim for his designs, most of which are noted for their unique body style and paintwo ...

, and father of Zach Ness. Ness, following in his father's footsteps as a motorcycle enthusiast, became well known from his appearances on the

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show ''

Biker Build-Off ''Biker Build-Off'' is a reality television series for the Discovery Channel. Created and narrated by Thom Beers, the series was originally conceived as a single special called ''The Great Biker Build-Off''. The show proved so popular that more ep ...

'' in 2004 when he went head-to-head against his father and won. Ness appeared for a second time on the show in 2005, defeating Eric Gorges.

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