# Motorcycle Customization Apps 'Yamaha My Garage' Lets Users Build a Custom Motorcycle Virtually By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-09-11 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-motorcycle References: [digitalbuzzblog](http://www.digitalbuzzblog.com/yamaha-my-garage-app/) & [apps.yamaha-motor.eu](http://apps.yamaha-motor.eu/my-garage) It would take thousands of dollars and a ton of time to create everyone a custom motorcycle, but the technology behind the '[Yamaha](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-1) My Garage' app makes it easy to visualize a concept and see it become a physical product. Inside of a virtual garage, app users are able to create a collection of motorcycles and view them from all angles using [3D technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-visual-configurator). For added comfort and convenience, accessories like seats and side bags can be added onto the model with just a few clicks. Once finished, users can take pictures of their virtual bikes and make comparisons between the [custom motorcycle models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducati-821). As well as being a fun way for motorcycle enthusiasts to see the bikes of their dreams realized virtually, the app is a genius sales tool that connects riders to dealers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Virtual Customization:** The technology behind 'Yamaha My Garage' app allows users to virtually customize motorcycles, creating a personalized experience for customers. - **3D Visualization:** The app's use of 3D technology enables users to view their custom motorcycles from all angles, enhancing the visualization of design concepts. - **Comparison Shopping:** Users can take pictures of their virtual bikes and make comparisons between custom motorcycle models, providing an interactive shopping experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Motorcycle Manufacturing:** Motorcycle manufacturers can utilize virtual customization apps to showcase design options and gather customer preferences, leading to more personalized and tailored products. - **Software Development:** With the growing popularity of motorcycle customization apps, software developers have the opportunity to create innovative, user-friendly applications that cater to the needs of motorcycle enthusiasts. - **E-commerce:** The integration of virtual customization apps into e-commerce platforms can revolutionize the online motorcycle shopping experience, providing customers with interactive tools to customize and compare different models. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Superbike Customization Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unica.md) - [Virtual E-Bike Websites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-1.md) - [Monstrous Motorcycle Customization Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agsys-kit.md) - [Modular Tech-Rich Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-motorrad-x-nvidia.md) - [Modernized Retro Motorcycle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vagabund-yamaha-tnre.md) - [Cloud-Based Vehicle Customizations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitsubishi-motors.md) - [App-Controlled Custom E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-electric-bike.md) - [Ultra-Intricate Motorcycle LEGOs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorcycle-lego.md) - [Shapeshifting Superbike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercycle.md)