# Enigmatic Custom Motorbikes The Watkins M001 Features Exceptional Corner Braking and Suspension By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2018-04-01 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watkins-custom-motorbike References: [bikeexif](http://www.bikeexif.com/extreme-motorcycle-engineering) & [watkins.pl](http://watkins.pl/) The Watkins M001 is an extraordinarily engineered custom motorbike whose jaw-droppingly innovative design and effective functioning are appropriately matched by a high degree of mystique stemming from the fact that its designer's identity is not known. Created by an engineer who goes by the pseudonym "Jack Watkins," the Watkins M001 features a [hub-steered structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crooked-motorcycles-alps-edition) that allows it to offer exceptionally robust braking functionality when zipping around corners, as well as optimized suspension for an all-round combination of control and balance. This custom motorbike also comes equipped with a pair of special [twin exhausts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benda-p51) and a bespoke, double-layered engine box that took the engineer five hours and over 80 screws to assemble. With an engineering ethos that gives it a stunning appearance as well as an impressive riding experience, the Watkins M001 is an example of out-of-the-box engineering being boldly applied to motorbike design. Image Credit: Maciej Bejma Fotografiapy ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Custom Motorbike Engineering:** A rising trend in the motorbike industry is the creation of custom designed motorbikes that feature innovative design and engineering. - **Hub-steered Motorbikes:** Custom motorbikes featuring hub-steered structures which offers robust braking functionality especially when zipping around corners is becoming a well-known trend in the motorbike industry. - **Mysterious Motorbike Engineering:** An emerging trend in the motorbike industry is the creation of motorbikes by mysterious designers who are using their anonymity as a marketing tool to create a sense of enigma among their customers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Motorcycle Manufacturing:** Motorcycle manufacturers can benefit from incorporating hub-steered structures and customized exhaust systems in their product lines, which can improve motorbike performance and aesthetics. - **Engineering and Design Services:** Companies specialized in engineering and design service can explore the trend of mysterious motorbike engineering and offer specialized services to anonymous designers. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Companies in the tourism and hospitality industry can explore opportunities to attract motorcycle enthusiasts attracted to the enigmatic nature of the custom motorcycle trend by offering motorcycle tours with custom-designed motorbikes as a part of the experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Breathtaking Bobber Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobber-motorbikes.md) - [Motor-Powered Diwheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-diwheel.md) - [Futuristic Sci-Fi Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hermes-x30.md) - [Riproaring Sport Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-sport-motorbikes.md) - [Performance Engineering Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manx-and-manx-r.md) - [Steampunk-Inspired Motorcycle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirk-oehlerking.md) - [Barebones Motorcycle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbones-motorcycle.md) - [Elegant Shape-Shifting Concept Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-bike1.md) - [60s-Inspired Electric Superbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-turner.md)