# Masculine Motorcycle Redesigns This Restyled Honda CB550 Features a Sleek and Powerful Design By Mary Van Puymbroeck | Published 2017-06-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restyled-honda-cb550 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2017/6/hookie-black-mamba-honda-cb550) & [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/technology/hookie-black-mamba-motorcycle-06-12-2017/) This restyled [Honda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumblebee-bike) CB550 might look small and modest, but is surprisingly powerful for its size. The two-wheeler is sold as part of [Hookie's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hookie-ant-motokit) 'Venom Inside' range -- a collection of high end, and refurbished bikes. The 'Black Mamba' has been worked over by motorcycle restyling garage Hookie to be an [urban café racer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maeving-rm1s-blackout) with force. Its matte black steel body and glossy steel engine give the bike a bold, edgy look. This has been paired with a coordinating black air pod filter and and upgraded spark racing exhaust. Hookie rewires all of its bikes before sale to ensure seamless setup. With its redesigns, Hookie works to produce a high quality product that looks great and delivers on performance. Aesthetically, this restyled Honda CB550 is an edgy and retro take on a classic bike. Bike painter Adrian Flor added an oversized H to the body of the machine as an homage to its roots. Photo Credits: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2017/6/hookie-black-mamba-honda-cb550), [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/technology/hookie-black-mamba-motorcycle-06-12-2017/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Masculine Motorcycle Redesigns:** Customized motorcycles with sleek and powerful designs are trending and popular among bike enthusiasts. - **Urban Cafe Racers:** Cafe racer-style motorcycles customized for urban environments that emphasize performance are becoming increasingly popular. - **Retro Motorcycles:** Vintage and classic motorbikes with modern enhancements and restyling are gaining popularity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Motorcycle Industry:** Innovation opportunities lie in creating customized bikes that emphasize both performance and aesthetics. - **Automotive Design Industry:** There is an opportunity to design and manufacture customized motorcycle parts to produce edgy and powerful motorcycle designs. - **Marketing and Advertising Industry:** There is a growing market for marketing and advertising campaigns that target bike enthusiasts and showcase customized, high-performance motorcycles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Custom-Built Sci-Fi Series Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumblebee-bike.md) - [Retro-Inspired Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hawk-11.md) - [Modernized Retro Motorcycle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vagabund-yamaha-tnre.md) - [Breathtaking Bobber Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobber-motorbikes.md) - [Dapper Dual-Tone Superbike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-motorrad-ch4-superbike.md) - [Semi-Naked Street Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cafe-racer-prototype.md) - [Tech-Influenced Racer Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cafe-racer-concept.md) - [Art Deco-Inspired Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-c400x.md) - [Custom Aluminum Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducati-821.md)