# Sleek Utilitarian Custom Motorbikes French BMX Rider Customizes His Dream Bike with Triumph T120 By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-02-24 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-motorbikes References: [blessthisstuff](http://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/vehicles/motorcycles/triumph-t120-bobber/) & [southsiders-mc.blogspot.pt](http://southsiders-mc.blogspot.pt/2012/11/eastside-bobber.html) When you know your bikes and have the money to do with them what you think works, then [custom motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beachman) are definitely the way to go. That's what French BMX rider Christophe Tonton did, and it looks good. Mixing and matching to bring this spectacular machine to life, Tonton wanted his custom bike to have a hardtail Triumph bobber, which he then stripped down of all its parts to add the Dunlop tires he wanted for his ultimate rider. Tonton also got in contact with the renowned French custom builders Southsiders MC to help him build his dream bike. Turning a typical [Triumph T120](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triumph-thruxton-400-and-tracker-400) into the ultimate bike, Tonton is definitely happy with his custom frame and sexy new ride. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Custom Motorbikes:** The trend of custom motorbikes allows individuals to personalize their bikes according to their preferences and style, opening up opportunities for customization services and aftermarket accessories. - **Mixing and Matching:** The trend of mixing and matching bike components from different brands or models provides an opportunity for companies to offer modular and customizable bike parts, allowing riders to create their own unique machines. - **Collaborative Customization:** The trend of collaborating with custom builders or workshops to create personalized bikes showcases the potential for partnerships between motorcycle enthusiasts and custom builders, offering tailored services and expertise. ### Where This Applies - **Customization Services:** The customization trend in motorbikes creates opportunities for businesses to provide tailored services for individual riders seeking unique modifications and upgrades. - **Aftermarket Accessories:** As the custom motorbike trend grows, the demand for aftermarket accessories increases, creating a niche market for companies offering specialized parts and components. - **Collaborative Custom Building:** The rise of collaborative customization in the motorcycle industry presents an opportunity for custom builders and workshops to offer their expertise and services in creating one-of-a-kind bikes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Custom-Built Sci-Fi Series Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumblebee-bike.md) - [Custom Aluminum Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducati-821.md) - [Breathtaking Bobber Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobber-motorbikes.md) - [Customized 90s-Inspired Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suzuki-ts185.md) - [Angularly Accented Motorcycle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baak-1200-aventures-motorcycle.md) - [High-End Titanium Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ccm.md) - [Aircraft-Inspired Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabman-creations.md) - [Custom-Tuned Motorcycle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auto-fabrica-type-17.md) - [Dapper Dual-Tone Superbike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-motorrad-ch4-superbike.md)