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# Racetrack-Carving Motorbikes
The Bottpower XR1R Flat Tracker Offers Exceptional Road Handling

By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-07-13 | Autos
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-tracker
References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/bottpower-xr1r-buell-xb12-flat-track/44289/) & [bottpower](http://bottpower.com/bott-xr1r-presentation/)

The Bottpower XR1R is an innovative new flat tracker motorcycle that is designed to rip up the racetrack, and indeed is set to compete at the Pike's Peak event in 2017.

What's great about this particular flat tracker motorcycle is the fact that it looks like a naked, frameless motorcycle at first glance even though it actually happens to have a small but strong titanium frame that is located on top of and around the powerful [Harley-Davidson](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-livewire-s2-del-mar) motor. The motor in question is capable of pumping out in excess of 150 horsepower, which means fairly astonishing power when you consider that the motorbike itself weighs less than 150 kg.

The Bottpower XR1R will appeal to flat tracker motorbike enthusiasts who value [lightweight construction and performance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verge-ts-pro-motorcycle) on flat tracks.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.1/10
- Popularity: 68% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Flat Tracker Motorcycle Trend:** Flat tracker motorcycles that are designed for exceptional road handling and performance on flat tracks.
- **Frameless Motorcycle Design Trend:** Motorcycles that give the appearance of a naked, frameless bike, while still having a small but strong titanium frame for added stability.
- **High Horsepower Lightweight Motorcycle Trend:** Motorcycles that are capable of producing in excess of 150 horsepower while weighing less than 150 kg, providing impressive power-to-weight ratios.

### Where This Applies

- **Motorcycle Manufacturing Industry:** Manufacturers can explore the design and creation of flat tracker motorcycles with a frameless appearance and high horsepower capability, offering improved road handling and performance on flat tracks.
- **Motorsports Industry:** Motorsports companies can incorporate the use of these innovative flat tracker motorcycles in racing events, providing a unique and exciting experience for both riders and fans.
- **Titanium Manufacturing Industry:** Manufacturers of titanium can explore the use of the material in the creation of small but strong frames for motorcycles and other lightweight vehicles that require added stability and durability.

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