# Militarized Motorcycles The Secret Weapon Boss Hoss is Decked Out in Full Battle Rattle By Meghan Young | Published 2011-07-03 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-weapon-boss-hoss References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2011/06/30/boss-hoss-motorcycle/) & [everydaynodaysoff](http://www.everydaynodaysoff.com/2011/06/30/usmc-custom-boss-hoss-motorycle/) I'm sure all soldiers, regardless of their branch, will want to get their hands on the Secret Weapon Boss Hoss. This [militarized motorcycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/van-daryl-war-truck) looks so badass, it was even a hit with little old ladies, according to the designer. Conceived and built by Hollywood stuntman Eddie Paul, the Secret Weapon Boss Hoss motorcycle was commissioned by a car magazine who wanted a bike with a military look for a show in San Diego. Although the project involved making all the [body parts from metal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducati-821) and building the [rotating replica Gatling guns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beast-by-john-dodd) -- which are twin 7.62 mm electrically driven rotary-action six-barrel mini-guns -- the hardest part was the windshield. Seeing how intricate it is and keeping in mind it can stop a .44 magnum, I can see why. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Militarized Vehicles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing and producing militarized vehicles for specialized applications and markets. - **Customized Motorcycles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating highly customized motorcycles with unique features and design elements. - **Advanced Weapon Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing advanced weapon systems integrated into unconventional platforms, such as motorcycles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Defense Industries:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with military and defense organizations to design and manufacture specialized vehicles and weapon systems. - **Automotive Industries:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partnering with car and motorcycle manufacturers to create customized and unique vehicles for niche markets. - **Arms Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring new weapon system concepts and technologies for unconventional platforms in collaboration with defense organizations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Militant Off-Road SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hennessey-jeep-gladiator-warhawk.md) - [Autonomous High-Profile Combat Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorcycle-drone.md) - [Breathtaking Bobber Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobber-motorbikes.md) - [High-Tech 200 HP Superbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperfighter.md) - [Ultra-Fast Defense Division eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hipower-cycles-revolution-w.md) - [Bulletproof Transparent Glass Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuclear.md) - [High-End Titanium Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ccm.md) - [Motorcycle-Like E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tank-g100.md) - [Winter-Ready Convertible Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/combat-bike.md)