# Badass Luxury Bikes The Honda 1300 Slammer is Mean and Sleek By Meghan Young | Published 2011-03-15 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-1300-slammer References: [trendsnow.net](http://www.trendsnow.net/2011/03/the-honda-1300-slammer.html) & [luxuryissues](http://www.luxuryissues.com/2011/03/honda-1300-slammer.html) I've always wanted a motorcycle and I can't seem to think of a better one to own than the Honda 1300 Slammer. Although I may be temporarily blinded by the badass beauty that is before me, I have to say that I don't think I could have chosen better. Designed by Erik Dunshee on behalf of [Honda America](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hawk-11), the Honda 1300 Slammer is based off of the 1300 Honda Stateline motorcycle. Of course, for those who are in the know, this one has been lowered, widened and lengthened for a meaner and sleeker overall look. The Honda 1300 Slammer also incorporates [luxury luggage bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italjet-roadster-400) on the side as well as 23-inch rims and a hifi system board including three speakers and a subwoofer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 81% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxury Bikes:** Luxury bikes are becoming increasingly popular and there is room for disruption in the luxury motorcycle industry. - **Customized Motorcycles:** Customized motorcycles are becoming more common and can lead to opportunities for innovation in personalize features. - **Audio-integrated Motorcycles:** Bikes with audio-visual systems built-in are becoming more common in the motorcycle industry and can be a source of innovation for companies. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Motorcycle Industry:** The motorcycle industry has room for disruption with ever-changing consumers preferences for more luxurious and customized features. - **Audio Industry:** The Audio industry is an area where motorcycle companies can partner up with manufacturers to drive the industry with audio integration. - **Tourism Industry:** The luxury bike industry can disrupt the tourism industry with the potential to expand adventure tourism. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Leather-Adorned Italian Superbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xdaviel-nera.md) - [168 HP Cruiser Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducati.md) - [Retro-Inspired Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hawk-11.md) - [Breathtaking Bobber Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobber-motorbikes.md) - [Riproaring Sport Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-sport-motorbikes.md) - [Versatile Sport-Touring Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sporttouring-motorcycle.md) - [High-End Titanium Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ccm.md) - [Custom Aluminum Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducati-821.md) - [Dapper Dual-Tone Superbike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-motorrad-ch4-superbike.md)