# DIY Jet-Powered Bikes (UPDATE) Bob Maddox's Motorbike is the Ultimate Garage Project By manzil | Published 2010-11-14 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bob-maddox References: [wired](http://www.wired.com/autopia/2010/11/another-awesome-jet-bike-from-bob-maddox/) & [automotto.org](http://www.automotto.org/entry/bob-maddox-s-custom-made-jet-powered-bike-does-0-60mph-in-5-seconds/) We've featured Bob Maddox's [custom-built](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducati-821) [jet-powered motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manx-and-manx-r) before, but his latest design merits a post all its own. This bike was [built for a racer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/64-street-spec-caf-racer); Maddox built the mean machine in his own garage. The motorbike is fitted with two tailpipes and a single pulse jet engine that runs on regular 87-octane gasoline. With the ability to go from zero to 60 mph in just five seconds, Bob Maddox's bike will surely help its new owner break 200 mph. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Jet-powered Vehicles:** There is a trend toward the development and customization of jet-powered vehicles, providing opportunities for disruptive innovation in performance and speed. - **DIY Garage Projects:** The trend of individuals building custom vehicles and machinery in their own garages opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the DIY market. - **Alternative Fuel Technologies:** The trend towards using regular gasoline in jet-powered engines presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in alternative fuel technologies. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore the potential of jet-powered vehicles as a new segment to cater to performance-oriented customers. - **Manufacturing:** The manufacturing industry can tap into the DIY garage project trend by offering tools, supplies, and instructional resources for building custom vehicles. - **Energy:** The energy industry can explore the development of alternative fuel technologies for jet-powered engines, offering new sustainable options for transportation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Monotrack Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monotrack-bike.md) - [Motor-Powered Diwheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-diwheel.md) - [Breathtaking Bobber Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobber-motorbikes.md) - [High-Tech 200 HP Superbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperfighter.md) - [Aviation Powered Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beast-by-john-dodd.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Superbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akiraducati-superbike.md) - [Custom-Built Sci-Fi Series Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumblebee-bike.md) - [Ultra-Luxe Jet Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supermarine-mm01.md) - [Updated Electric Motor Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dab-1.md)