# Metallic Custom Trikes The Thumper Trike is a Stunning Creation from MRI Customs By manzil | Published 2010-12-29 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-thumper References: [bikerscafeblog](http://bikerscafeblog.com/2010/11/22/thumper-trike-by-mri/) & [autoevolution](http://www.autoevolution.com/news/mri-builds-thumper-trike-28941.html) Phoenix-based MRI Customs has created a stunning trike called The Thumper, which seems to burn down anything that comes in its way. The stunning [three-wheeler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheeled-cars) is built around a [Harley Davidson's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mod-easy-sidecar-3) 2006 Road Glide Trike, and is definitely stylish to say the least. Over 2,500 hours of work were required to give The Thumper its stunning appearance. The trike consists a [modified body](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducati-821), along with other parts that were hand-built by MRI Customs. The trike also participated at the AMD World Championship, 2010, proving just how powerful it truly is. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 12% | 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 - **Custom Trikes:** Opportunity for companies to create unique and personalized trikes for motorcycle enthusiasts. - **Stunning Appearance:** Potential for businesses to offer visually captivating and attention-grabbing products in various industries. - **Hand-built Creations:** Market for handcrafted and artisanal products in the motorcycle industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Motorcycle Customization:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies specializing in customizing motorcycles and trikes. - **Automotive Design:** Potential for businesses in the automotive industry to create visually striking and unique designs for vehicles. - **Motorcycle Events and Shows:** Opportunity for event organizers and exhibitors to showcase custom trikes and motorcycle creations at trade shows and exhibitions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shapeshifting Urban Commuter Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mgx-trike-concept.md) - [Custom Component Motorcycle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vagabund-rxv-triumph-bobber.md) - [Retro-Style Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etrike-revolution.md) - [High-Performance Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meet-one-trike-tour.md) - [Daily Driver E-Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herotri-m.md) - [Futuristic Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-tricera.md) - [Full-Suspension Electric Lifestyle Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/addmotor-grandtan-x.md) - [Recumbent Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recumbent-electric-trike.md) - [Comfortable Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-front-wheel-electric.md)