# Retro Rally Motorbikes The BMW Motorrad Concept Lac Rose Pays Tribute to Past Dakar Rally Triumphs By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-06-09 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rally-motorbike References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/bmw-concept-rninet-motorcycle/43756/) & [press.bmwgroup](https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0260812EN/bmw-motorrad-concept-lac-rose-an-exclusive-interpretation-of-the-legendary-paris-dakar-rallye-bike-for-the-wheels-waves-festival?language=en) The [BMW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-motorrad-ch4-superbike) Motorrad Concept Lac Rose is an incredibly high-tech rally motorbike that manages to embrace the latest and greatest competitive rally biking technologies and engineering features whilst also paying tribute to the spirit of vintage rally biking in the early 1980s. BMW won back-to-back Dakar rallies in the early 1980s thanks to its R80G/S adventure bike, glimpses of which can be spotted in the German automaker's newest rally motorbike. This new motorbike comes fitted with a wide variety of key features including an oil cooler protector, over-sized tank, mudguard and windshield, crucial for the rigors of rally motorbike racing, with [improved horsepower and balance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motoroid-bike). The BMW Motorrad Concept Lac Rose is currently a concept, and one that continues to burnish BMW's reputation as a leading manufacturer of [competitive rally motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-rover-dakar-rally-defender). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 36% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **High-tech Rally Biking:** Embrace the latest and greatest competitive rally biking technologies and engineering features. - **Vintage Rally Biking:** Pay tribute to the spirit of vintage rally biking in the early 1980s. - **Improved Horsepower and Balance:** Improve the performance of rally motorbikes with increased horsepower and improved balance. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** Bring advanced rally motorbike technologies to the automotive industry. - **Sports and Recreation:** Create new opportunities for vintage rally biking enthusiasts in the sports and recreation industry. - **Motorcycle Manufacturing:** Develop innovative motorbikes with improved performance for the motorcycle manufacturing industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic SUV-Inspired Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-rover-defender-700-motorcycle.md) - [Dapper Dual-Tone Superbike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-motorrad-ch4-superbike.md) - [Art Deco-Inspired Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-c400x.md) - [Modernized Retro Motorcycle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vagabund-yamaha-tnre.md) - [Futuristic Motorbike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-braun-motorbike.md) - [Cantilevered Motorcycle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-g7-scrambler.md) - [Futuristic Transparent Cafe Racers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rat-race-cafe-racer.md) - [Steampunk-Inspired Motorcycle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirk-oehlerking.md) - [Angular Dirt Bike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducati-adventure-scrambler.md)