# Stainless Steel Motorcycles The Custom Honda Motorcycle By Bandit9 is Badass By Katie Pagnotta | Published 2013-02-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-motorcycle References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2013/02/26/custom-honda-hephaestus-by-bandit9/) & [motorcycle.honda](http://motorcycle.honda.ca/everydaygetaway) The custom [Honda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumblebee-bike) motorcycle by [Bandit9](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eve-odyssey-motorcycle) is a chromatic speed machine. The metallic motorbike is based on the Honda 'Bros 40' and comes with a ton of upgrades. Motor enthusiasts will love this bike and will be dying to test drive it on the open road. The Honda 'Hephaestus' is the perfect base bike in need of some tlc. The crew at Bandit9 got on board and gave this motorcycle the ideal facelift. Fierce improvements include a hand-stitched leather seat for an extra added comfort, a sleek stainless steel tank, cowl, fender and a chromatic exhaust system. This badass bike will rip it up on the highway and ensure you stay in style. Other highlights include upgraded front and rear disc brakes and a revitalized suspension. All these custom improvements make this Honda motorcycle by Bandit9 beyond epic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Chromatic Motorcycles:** The trend towards bright, iridescent and metallic finishes for custom motorcycle designs offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in paint technology and surface finishes. - **Custom Motorbike Upgrades:** The growing preference for customizing old model bikes rather than buying new ones presents an opportunity for innovative aftermarket parts and customizing services. - **Hand-stitched Motorcycle Seats:** The popularity of premium leather and personalized craftsmanship in motorcycle seats offers an opening for disruptive innovation in high-end upholstery and seating technology for motorcycles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Motorcycle Manufacturing:** Motorcycle manufacturers should explore ways of partnering with boutique customization shops to tap into the growing market for custom motorcycles. - **Automotive Aftermarket:** Companies in the automotive aftermarket sector can take advantage of the trend towards custom upgrades for motorcycles, by expanding their inventory to include motorcycle parts and accessories. - **Premium Upholstery:** Premium upholstery companies can diversify their offerings by developing products and services tailored to the emerging market for personalized and hand-stitched motorcycle upholstery. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Custom-Built Sci-Fi Series Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumblebee-bike.md) - [High-End Titanium Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ccm.md) - [Breathtaking Bobber Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobber-motorbikes.md) - [Riproaring Sport Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-sport-motorbikes.md) - [Dapper Dual-Tone Superbike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-motorrad-ch4-superbike.md) - [Custom Component Motorcycle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vagabund-rxv-triumph-bobber.md) - [Aircraft-Inspired Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabman-creations.md) - [Steampunk-Inspired Motorcycle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirk-oehlerking.md) - [Space-Grade Aluminum Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eve-odyssey.md)