# Motorcycle-Inspired Vehicles Alp Germaner's Peugeot Capsule Off-Road Car By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-04-12 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorcycle-inspired-vehicles-alp-germanders-peugeot-capsule-off-road-concep References: [carbodydesign](http://www.carbodydesign.com/archive/2009/04/10-peugeot-capsule-concept/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_set.asp?set_id=41193&individual_id=86239) The Peugeot Capsule is a study in design from Alp Germaner of Johannesburg, South Africa. The [single-seat off-road concept vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-vehicle-concept) boasts satellite connectivity, GPS navigation, [roof-mounted solar panel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris), and the ability to connect with other Capsules. Side mirrors are displaced by external cameras and live video LCD displays. Germaner was inspired by his KLR 650-A motorcycle, which “is known to be a reliable mule that inspires people to ride out and explore.” **Implications** - It doesn't take an auto enthusiast or connoisseur to see why this is so special -- a vehicle built to the specifics of the highest technological advances available. The concept of an [off-roader built based on a motorcycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phelon-moore-panthette-x) best used for exploration? You have a winner on your hands. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 99% | 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 - **Motorcycle-inspired Vehicles:** The concept of designing vehicles based on motorcycles presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the automotive industry. - **Satellite Connectivity in Vehicles:** Incorporating satellite connectivity in vehicles provides disruptive innovation opportunities for enhanced communication and connectivity on the road. - **External Camera and Live Video Displays:** Replacing side mirrors with external cameras and live video displays opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for improving visibility and safety in vehicles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by integrating motorcycle-inspired designs into their vehicle concepts. - **Technology:** The technology industry can capitalize on the trend of incorporating satellite connectivity in vehicles to develop innovative solutions for enhanced communication and entertainment on the road. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by developing advanced external camera systems and live video displays for vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Exoskeleton Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-electric-vehicle.md) - [Angular Electric Motorbike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-cp1-concept.md) - [Self-Sufficient E-Bike Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebike-trailer.md) - [Cutely Compact Commuter Mopeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-bike.md) - [Four-Wheeled Hybrid Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karver-cyle-concept-k1.md) - [Outdoor-Focused Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manifesto-concept-car.md) - [Futuristic Single-Seater Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-mobility-concept.md) - [Tech-Influenced Racer Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cafe-racer-concept.md) - [Boomerang-Shaped Urban Mobility Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixl7-vehicle.md)