# Race-Ready Motorcycles The 2012 Eric Buell Racing 1190RS is Ready to Tear up the Tracks By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2011-06-17 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2012-eric-buell-racing-1190rs References: [theawesomer](http://theawesomer.com/2012-eric-buell-racing-1190rs/107607/) & [erikbuellracing](http://www.erikbuellracing.com/motorcycles/1190rs/) The 2012 Eric Buell Racing 1190RS is a motorcycle with a need for speed. The design is both sleek and speedy with a captivating black design and an engine that is ready to rumble. The 2012 Eric Buell Racing 1190RS run with a 185hp, 1190cc V-Twin engine that will make any other bike look as though it's still wearing training wheels. This bike is perfect for those who are looking to work on their [racing skills and find thrills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aprilia-tuono-457) in wind whipping the face at lighting speeds. However, the price tag on this toy is not the cheapest. At 40,000 dollars, this ragin' hunk of fun is definitely not a side purchase. For those who are looking for a bike of this caliber, be prepared for some [serious speed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducati-panigale-v4-lamborghini). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **High-performance Motorcycles:** The trend of high-performance motorcycles is growing as consumers demand more speed and power from their bikes. - **Luxury Motorcycles:** The luxury motorcycle market is expanding as consumers are willing to pay top dollar for premium features and performance. - **Electric Motorcycles:** The trend of electric motorcycles is disrupting the conventional motorcycle industry and creating new opportunities for innovation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can take advantage of the trend towards high-performance and luxury motorcycles to expand their product offerings and appeal to a wider audience. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** The consumer electronics industry can enter the electric motorcycle market and contribute to the development of new, innovative technologies for electric bikes. - **Sports and Entertainment Industry:** The sports and entertainment industry can leverage the trend of high-performance motorcycles for event sponsorships and partnerships, creating exciting opportunities for brand exposure. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Riproaring Sport Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-sport-motorbikes.md) - [Race-Ready Cruise Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cruise-motorbike.md) - [Electric Sports Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kollter-rs1.md) - [Ultra-Agile Performance Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-r-1300-r-roadster.md) - [Affordable Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onyx-rcr.md) - [Limited-Run E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerstage-rr.md) - [Ultra-Luxe Italian Superbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panigale.md) - [High-Tech 200 HP Superbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperfighter.md) - [Electric Sports Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rider-sr6.md)