# Fuel-Injected Trikes The Lean Mean Green Machine is Perfect for the Growing Gearhead By Omar Yusuf | Published 2011-10-19 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lean-mean-green-machine References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5850769/this-motorized-big-wheel-looks-all-sorts-of-deadly) & [hammacher](http://www.hammacher.com/Product/Default.aspx?sku=11894) The Lean Mean Green Machine is quite possibly the most ostentatious tricycle I've ever seen, as its 9-foot-long chassis is complimented by an 8.5 gallon tank and a 60HP engine. Some kids are given tricycles, while others receive those cool motorized Hasbro cars. Some children, however, are so doted upon by their parents that finding a Lean Mean Green Machine concealed by a tarp in the closet would not be totally unheard of. At a cool $75,000, you'd have to *really* love your kid before picking up one of these trikes. But be cautious! With great power comes responsibility, and the 50mp/h capacity of this tricycle is not only impressive, but genuinely dangerous. Whether the Green Machine is street legal or even requires a license is still unknown. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fuel-injected Trikes:** The rise of fuel-injected trikes presents an opportunity for manufacturers to create innovative and eco-friendly transportation options. - **Ostentatious Tricycles:** The demand for extravagant tricycles like the Lean Mean Green Machine indicates potential for high-end customization and luxury design in the toy industry. - **Motorized Vehicles for Kids:** The popularity of motorized vehicles for children showcases a need for innovative and safe options that provide a balance of fun and responsibility. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Transportation:** The fuel-injected trike trend opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the transportation industry, such as creating efficient and sustainable alternatives for urban commuting. - **Toy Manufacturing:** The market for high-end and customized tricycles like the Lean Mean Green Machine presents potential for disruptive innovation in the toy manufacturing industry, focusing on luxury design and premium features. - **Childcare Products:** The demand for motorized vehicles for kids highlights the need for innovative products in the childcare industry that prioritize safety, fun, and responsible play. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Performance Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meet-one-trike-tour.md) - [Lightweight Electric Trike Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rad-power-bikes-radtrike.md) - [Precision Tilting E-Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etrike.md) - [Battery-Powered Minibikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greenworks-electric-stealth.md) - [Futuristic Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-tricera.md) - [Tilting Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilting-electric-trikes.md) - [Slick Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-tricycles1.md) - [Comfortable Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-front-wheel-electric.md) - [Daily Driver E-Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herotri-m.md)