# Dogged Touring Motorbikes The Honda Bulldog 500 is a Toughly Compact Touring Bike By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-04-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-bulldog-500 References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/honda-bulldog-concept-tough-motorcycle/36643/) & [motorcycle.honda](http://motorcycle.honda.ca/) The [Honda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hawk-11) Bulldog 500 is a motorbike dubbed by the company as a 'Lovable Touring Partner'. This is a [touring motorbike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlas-and-atlas-gt) that is compact but very tough, and is ideal as a workhorse motorbike for the masses as well as for touring enthusiasts embarking on long distance trips. This bike is equipped with a powerful 400 cc twin-cylinder engine capable of pumping out 47 horsepower, and is itself the beneficiary of an array of low friction technologies that help maximize fuel economy. Its claimed fuel efficiency figure is around 39.7 kilometers per liter. The Honda Bulldog 500 strikes a double whammy in that touring bikers will appreciate the ability to go 150 kilometers on a gallon of fuel without having to re-fill, while its fuel economy figures also represent reduced expense on fuel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Compact Touring Motorbikes:** Opportunity to create more compact but still powerful touring motorbikes - **Low Friction Technologies:** Opportunity to incorporate low friction technologies in other types of motorbikes for increased fuel efficiency - **Fuel-efficient Motorbikes:** Opportunity to develop more fuel-efficient motorbikes for cost savings and environmental benefits ### Where This Applies - **Motorcycle Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can leverage these trends to produce innovative and fuel-efficient motorbikes that appeal to both touring and workhorse bikers - **Motorbike Accessories and Gear:** Companies can develop accessories and gear specifically tailored to compact touring motorbikes - **Fuel and Energy:** Opportunity to explore alternative and more sustainable fuel options for motorbikes ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Breathtaking Bobber Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobber-motorbikes.md) - [Adventurous Comfort-Focused Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/husqvarna-norden-901-expedition.md) - [Versatile Touring eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touring-ebike.md) - [Retro All-Terrain Motorcycle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-honda-xl750-transalp.md) - [Retro-Inspired Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hawk-11.md) - [Classic Motocycle-Inspired Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebike-design-1.md) - [Retro Mini Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1969-dax-st125-minimotorcycle.md) - [Neo-Retro Style Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/husqvarna-norden-901.md) - [Ultra-Sporty Midrange Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-enfield-guerrilla-450.md)