# Revamped Harleys The Speedy Bott XR-1 Was Created from an Old Motorcycle By Chalaine Mantha | Published 2011-04-11 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bott-xr-1 References: [trendsnow.net](http://www.trendsnow.net/2011/04/the-bottpower-bott-xr-1.html) & [bottpower](http://www.bottpower.com/) The BOTT XR-1 is one hot-looking ride made by the company Bottpower. The bike was made from an old Buell motorcycle and revamped into a speedy new vehicle. Bottpower states that the motorbike has "flattrack aesthetics, based on the [Harley](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-motorcycle-concept1) XR 750 racers." The BOTT XR-1 came about as a project idea from a man named [Ram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alaskan-campers-hs-640)ón Bellosta, who asked Bottpower if they would build it for him. The motorbike is lightweight, sitting at around 170 kgs, and has over 100 HP. Bottpower states that the most similar bike to the BOTT XR-1 that people can find on the market is the Harley XR1200. Bottpower is currently in the process of making a [DIY kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crooked-motorcycles-alps-edition) so that bike enthusiasts can make a BOTT XR-1 from home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 - **Revamped Motorcycles:** The trend of revamping old motorcycles to create new, high-performance vehicles presents disruptive innovation opportunities for motorcycle manufacturers and custom bike builders. - **Flattrack Aesthetics:** The trend of incorporating flattrack aesthetics into motorcycle design opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for designers and manufacturers to create unique and visually appealing bikes. - **DIY Bike Kits:** The trend of creating DIY kits for building custom motorcycles at home presents disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to tap into the growing market of bike enthusiasts who want to personalize their own rides. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Motorcycle Manufacturing:** The motorcycle manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of revamping old motorcycles by offering upgrade kits and customization options for customers. - **Custom Bike Building:** The custom bike building industry can take advantage of the trend of incorporating flattrack aesthetics by offering unique designs and one-of-a-kind motorcycles to enthusiasts. - **DIY Hobby Market:** The DIY hobby market can tap into the trend of DIY bike kits by providing comprehensive kits and resources for individuals who want to build their own custom motorcycles at home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cyberpunk-Inspired Electric Motorcycle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-motorcycle-concept1.md) - [Custom Component Motorcycle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vagabund-rxv-triumph-bobber.md) - [Custom-Built Sci-Fi Series Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumblebee-bike.md) - [Desert-Ready Dirt Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desertx.md) - [Custom Aluminum Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducati-821.md) - [Updated Electric Motor Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dab-1.md) - [Riproaring Sport Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-sport-motorbikes.md) - [High-Performance Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huge-moto-srx-concept-motorcycle.md) - [Leather-Adorned Italian Superbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xdaviel-nera.md)