I’m a fan of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, that’s for sure. I’m there every year, checking out the vendors, hitting up a few concerts and, of course, scoping out all of the bikes. I’m by no means a motorcycle expert, but the designs of the bikes are enough to catch anyone’s eye. Especially if it’s the 10-passenger motorcycle developed by Doc Hopkins.

Yes, a 10-passenger motorcycle. 10 seats and 9 Harley Davidson motors.

Doc’s Harley Davidson has created quite a few imaginative bikes over the years (He’s a pretty interesting guy, I recommend you check out his website). His Four-Tee-Five motorcycle seats five passengers, he’s developed a Harley-powered pontoon and he and his crew have even constructed a pirate ship. I also found info on a “moosecycle” which has an uncanning resemblance to an actual moose. (Take a look at Doc’s Creations). Speaking of animals, Doc’s dealership, which sits on 58 acres of land in Shawano, Wisconsin, also has a zoo, with camels, emus, watusi cattle, tortoises, a Vietnamese Blue-eyed Pinto potbellied pig, parrots, alligators etc. etc.

The law offices of Hupy & Abraham have sponsored Doc’s and his 9 passengers’ ride from Milwaukee to this year’s rally in hopes of promoting safety for motorcycles on the road. The bike is 24 feet long, and some of the engines date all the way back to 1909.

On my way to Sturgis tonight, I’ll have my eyes open to catch a glimpse of Doc’s latest creation. After all, it be pretty hard to miss, don’t you think?