# Surboard-Carrier Motorbikes The Deus ex Machina is a Bike Designed for Summer Water Activities By M | Published 2016-05-12 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-activities References: [digitaltrends](http://www.digitaltrends.com/home/nest-openthread-open-source/) & [nest](https://nest.com/press/nest-announces-open-source-implementation-of-thread/) The ex Machina is a luxurious motorbike designed by retailer Deus that is engineered to allow consumers to move from on-the-road to water activities seamlessly with an integrated surfboard hatch. The hatch is located at the side of the bike, and allows riders to effortlessly bring their [large scale boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newave-modular-surfboard) with them to the beach despite the small size of the bike. The motorcycle is built for an on-the-go and active lifestyle, with functional features that allow riders to switch between their favorite activities. The bike includes slender all-terrain tires for long-lasting road use, [Suzuki](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suzuki-moqba) [TS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verge-ts) handle bars, front light and a dapper seat for one. The bike can be fitted with large handles along the side that hold a surfboard snuggly to the motorcycle, so it can be taken on the road. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Luxurious Motorbikes:** Opportunity for creating high-end motorbikes with integrated features for specific activities or hobbies. - **Seamless Transition:** Disruptive potential in designing products that seamlessly transition between different activities or environments. - **Functional Features:** Creating innovative features that enhance the functionality and convenience of a product. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Motorcycle Manufacturing:** Innovative motorbike designs that cater to specific activities can disrupt the traditional motorcycle manufacturing industry. - **Outdoor Equipment:** Opportunities for outdoor equipment manufacturers to create integrated products that enhance the consumer experience. - **Sports and Recreation:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in the sports and recreation industry to create products that offer seamless integration and convenience for enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial Surfer eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/howler-brothers-x-super73s2-ebike.md) - [Shapeshifting Superbike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercycle.md) - [Modular Electric Surfboard Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyclemate-electric-surfboard.md) - [Modular Electric Utility Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2x2-ultra-bike.md) - [Hybrid Balloon-Tired Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plan-b-motorbike.md) - [Desert-Ready Dirt Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desertx.md) - [Biotech-Informed Surfboard Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battboard-electric-surfboard.md) - [Aircraft-Like Hydrofoil Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoiler-sl3.md) - [Sleek Electric Paddleboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esup.md)