# Aircraft Engine Motorcycles The TMC Dumont Features a Literal Plane Engine and Hubless Wheels By Justin Lam | Published 2018-07-14 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tmc-dumont References: [luxurylaunches](http://luxurylaunches.com/transport/check-out-this-insane-tron-like-motorcycle-which-is-powered-by-an-aircraft-engine.php) & [twistedsifter](https://twistedsifter.com/2018/07/tmc-dumont-motorcycle-by-tarso-marques/) Strapping an [aircraft engine to a motorcycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beast-by-john-dodd) isn't an entirely novel concept but the TMC Dumont takes it a step further by drawing inspiration from the film 'Tron.' Constructed and conceptualized by Tarso Marques, a Brazilian racing driver, this ridiculous motorcycle draws its power from a 300hp Rolls-Royce Continental V6 engine from a 1960s aircraft. This gives the TMC Dumont a ridiculous amount of power and propels the two-wheeled monster to insane speeds. The engine may be a point of focus for many motorcycle enthusiasts but the TMC Dumont also draws quite a bit of attention thanks to its unique wheels. Two massive 36-inch hubless wheels appear to float on the bike and give the piece an incredibly [futuristic aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraviolette-shockwave). Image Credit: Tarso Marques ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 - **Hubless Wheel Motorcycles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: The use of hubless wheels in motorcycles can revolutionize the design and aesthetics of future motorcycles. - **Aircraft Engine Vehicles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Applying aircraft engines to unconventional vehicles like motorcycles can lead to breakthroughs in power and speed for transportation. - **Futuristic Motorcycle Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating motorcycles with a futuristic aesthetic inspired by films like 'Tron' can attract a new generation of motorcycle enthusiasts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: The automotive industry can explore the use of hubless wheels and aircraft engines in various vehicle designs, including motorcycles. - **Aerospace:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: The aerospace industry can collaborate with motorcycle manufacturers to develop efficient and powerful aircraft engine motorcycles for specialized applications. - **Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: The design industry can create futuristic motorcycle concepts that incorporate hubless wheels and draw inspiration from science fiction to push the boundaries of conventional motorcycle design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Motor-Powered Diwheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-diwheel.md) - [HIgh-Torque Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verge-ts-pro.md) - [Futuristic Concept Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-motorcycle1.md) - [Hubless Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verge-ts-ultra.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Superbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akiraducati-superbike.md) - [Airborne Electric Motorcycle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuickwheel-skyrider-x6.md) - [Aviation Powered Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beast-by-john-dodd.md) - [AR-Equipped Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyelights-rocket-one.md) - [Custom-Built Sci-Fi Series Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumblebee-bike.md)