# Adventurous Off-Road Motorbikes This Motorbike's Frontal Transmission Makes for a High-Octane Ride By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2018-04-25 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adventurous-offroad-motorbike References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/projekt-dta-all-wheel-drive-ktm-990-adventure/54350/) & [allradmotorrad.de](http://www.allradmotorrad.de/Start-Eng.htm) The inclusion of [all-wheel drive functionality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canam-origin-walkaround) has long been sought-after in [off-road motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krug-expedition) thanks to the increased control and motoring precision that they offer, which is precisely why German mechanical engineer Guido Koch added an all-wheel-drive kit to the KTM 990 Adventure, giving rise to the Projekt DT-A motorbike. This rip-roaring [adventure motorbike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlas-and-atlas-gt) makes use of a uniquely engineered frame as well as a front-heavy transmission mechanism that ensures for brash and high-adrenaline riding that isn't for the faint-hearted. Another significant advantage of the Projekt DT-A motorbike is the fact that it weighs as much as 40 kilograms less than the bike it was modeled on. With its low weight, aerodynamic profile and high-octane transmission system, this motorbike exemplifies off-road automotive engineering at its best. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **All-wheel Drive Motorbikes:** The inclusion of all-wheel drive functionality in off-road motorbikes offers increased control and motoring precision, presenting disruptive innovation opportunities in the motorbike industry. - **Unique Frame Design:** Uniquely engineered frames in motorbikes can provide advantages such as brash and high-adrenaline riding, creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in motorcycle design. - **Lightweight Off-road Motorbikes:** Developing off-road motorbikes that weigh significantly less presents disruptive innovation opportunities for improved performance and handling in the motorcycle industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Motorbike Manufacturing:** The inclusion of all-wheel drive functionality and unique frame designs in off-road motorbikes presents disruptive innovation opportunities for motorbike manufacturers to enhance control, performance, and riding experience. - **Automotive Engineering:** Innovations in all-wheel drive functionality, unique frame designs, and lightweight construction for off-road motorbikes provide disruptive innovation opportunities for automotive engineering firms to improve off-road performance and handling. - **Adventure Sports Equipment:** The development of all-wheel drive motorbikes with unique frame designs and lightweight construction creates disruptive innovation opportunities for adventure sports equipment companies to cater to off-road enthusiasts seeking brash and high-adrenaline riding experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bump-Absorbing Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-motorbikes.md) - [Adventurous Off-Road Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super73-adventure-series.md) - [Angularly Accented Motorcycle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baak-1200-aventures-motorcycle.md) - [Desert-Ready Dirt Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desertx.md) - [Hybrid Balloon-Tired Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plan-b-motorbike.md) - [Adventurous Comfort-Focused Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/husqvarna-norden-901-expedition.md) - [Dual-Motor AWD Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/y-01w.md) - [Riproaring Sport Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-sport-motorbikes.md) - [Motor-Powered Diwheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-diwheel.md)