# Carbon Fiber Motorbikes This Indian Motorcycles Bike Features a Liquid-Cooled Engine By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-08-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indian-motorcycles-FTR750 References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/indian-scout-ftr750-flat-track-racer/44704/) & [indianmotorcycle](http://www.indianmotorcycle.com/fr-ca) The Scout FTR750 is the latest and greatest offering from Indian Motorcycles, which essentially marks the venerable motorbike manufacturer's return to the [flat track racing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manx-and-manx-r) format after a gap of 60 years. This particular Indian Motorcycles creation comes equipped with a powerful and [fully liquid-cooled](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canam-electric-motorcycles) custom 750 cc V-Twin engine that works in conjunction with a centrally mounted airbox. Both of these components are situated within a sturdy steel frame, while the motorbike itself is made out of [carbon fiber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducati-821), which enables the bike to keep its weight down without compromising on its durability. The bike is set to become a feature of the 2017 racing season. This motorbike is an intelligent example of automotive engineering because it speaks to the importance of tempering forward-looking performance technologies with tried-and-tested design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 45% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composite Motorbikes:** The use of carbon fiber allows for stronger, lighter, and more durable motorbikes. - **Liquid-cooled Custom Engines for Motorbikes:** The use of liquid-cooled engines allows for more efficient engines and better cooling of the motorbike. - **Revival of Flat Track Racing:** The renewed interest in flat track racing provides opportunities for innovation in the motorbike racing industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Automotive manufacturers can explore the use of lightweight materials and liquid-cooled engines to improve performance and durability of motorbikes. - **Motorbike Racing:** There are opportunities for innovation in the motorbike racing industry with the revival of flat track racing and the use of new technologies for performance and safety. - **Sporting Goods Retail:** Sporting goods retailers can capitalize on the renewed interest in flat track racing and offer specialized gear and equipment for this type of racing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Riproaring Sport Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-sport-motorbikes.md) - [High-End Titanium Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ccm.md) - [Race-Ready Cruise Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cruise-motorbike.md) - [Revitalized Sports Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revitalized-sports-motorbike.md) - [Child-Sized Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eftr-mini.md) - [Transparent Electric Cafe Racers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crdos-ghost-concept-motorcycle.md) - [Individually-Crafted Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarform.md) - [Branded Carbon Fiber Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rbs01-escooter.md) - [Semi-Naked Street Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cafe-racer-prototype.md)