# Hub-Free Motorcycles James Stumpf Designed this Motorbike Concept to Eliminate Hubcaps By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-10-28 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/james-stumpf References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2015/10/27/retro-modern-honda-gone-hubless/) Designer James Stumpf created this one-of-a-kind motorcycle called the ‘[Honda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebike-design-1) CB160E.’ This modernized version of the Honda 160 is a tribute to the classic bike. While this version is a conceptual idea, the modern electric engine makes this bike an [eco-conscious design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wn7) that could prove to be a worthy blueprint for a future motorcycle. A few of the upgraded features incorporated into this particular concept include the “electronic twist throttle and electronic twist brakes." The entire design has been focused around the solid hub motor body. The Dual MagDrive Wheels are estimated to reach “100 miles per hour at a top distance of 160 miles.” The combination of [retro and futuristic designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beachman) is a delightfully modern aesthetic that resembles a sci-fi form of transportation. James Stumpf hopes to move forward with this design and have the bike available for consumer purchase in 2016. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 97% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro-futuristic Motorcycle Design:** Designers can explore incorporating retro and futuristic elements to create modern aesthetic in motorcycle design. - **Electric Motorbike Engine:** There is an opportunity to develop eco-conscious motorcycles by integrating modern electric engines. - **Hub-less Motorcycle Technologies:** Innovators can explore developing motorcycles without traditional hubcaps, utilizing hub-less technologies for improved performance and design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Automotive manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of retro-futuristic motorcycle design by creating unique models that appeal to consumers. - **Green Technology:** The electric motorbike engine trend presents an opportunity for companies in the green technology industry to develop and market eco-friendly motorcycles. - **Advanced Engineering:** The development of hub-less motorcycle technologies opens up possibilities for companies specializing in advanced engineering to innovate and create disruptive motorcycle designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hubless Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verge-ts-ultra.md) - [Hubless Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verge-ts.md) - [Classic Motocycle-Inspired Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebike-design-1.md) - [High-Performance Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huge-moto-srx-concept-motorcycle.md) - [Cyberpunk-Inspired Electric Motorcycle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-motorcycle-concept1.md) - [Angular Electric Motorbike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-cp1-concept.md) - [Electric Cafe Racer Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-ioniq-q.md) - [Electric Cafe Racer Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-model-m-bike.md) - [60s-Inspired Electric Superbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-turner.md)