# Insane Diesel Superbikes The Ian McElroy Kickboxer Redesign is Intensely Powerful By Yanis Rudzitis | Published 2011-02-26 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-wheel-drive-bikes References: [gizfactory](http://gizfactory.com/article/kickboxer-bike-with-diesel-heartbeat/) & [thekneeslider](http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2011/02/21/kickboxer-diesel-and-all-wheel-drive/) Designer Ian McElroy has created this insane-looking concept for the all-wheel-drive diesel bike. Created as the modified version of the Kickboxer, which had a [Subaru](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-getaway) car engine built in, this bike takes it one step further with a turbocharged diesel engine. This concept by Ian McElroy is so well-made that it is actually ready for production. It would definitely be interesting to see this kind of all-wheel-drive bike in reality. **Implications** - With prices on gas rising to an all-time high, more people are looking for alternative modes of transportation. Bikes are becoming more popular since they use up a lot less gas than a car. People are also looking for new designs that will suit their personal style and get them from point A to point B. Remixing typically male-centered products to appeal to the like of the opposite gender is a great way to create a new consumer base that previously didn't exist. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Diesel Superbikes:** The rise in gas prices makes diesel-powered superbikes a potential alternative mode of transportation. - **All-wheel-drive Bikes:** All-wheel-drive technology in motorcycles presents an opportunity for a new market of riders who need better stability in challenging terrain. - **Bike Design Innovation:** Innovation in bike design can lead to personalization, increased functionality, and greater appeal to consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Motorcycle Manufacturing:** Motorcycle manufacturers should explore incorporating diesel and all-wheel-drive technology for greater innovation. - **Alternative Transportation:** The demand for alternative modes of transportation, especially those that are more fuel efficient, creates opportunities for the development of diesel-powered and all-wheel-drive bikes. - **Gender-neutral Transportation:** Expanding the market for motorcycles to appeal to those beyond their traditional male demographic can create new business opportunities and a larger customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shapeshifting Superbike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercycle.md) - [60s-Inspired Electric Superbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-turner.md) - [Angular Dirt Bike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducati-adventure-scrambler.md) - [Dapper Dual-Tone Superbike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-motorrad-ch4-superbike.md) - [Cyberpunk-Inspired Electric Motorcycle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-motorcycle-concept1.md) - [Motor-Powered Diwheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-diwheel.md) - [Four-Wheeled Hybrid Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karver-cyle-concept-k1.md) - [Futuristic Sci-Fi Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hermes-x30.md) - [Cutely Compact Commuter Mopeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-bike.md)