# Custom Heavyweight Bikes Whitehouse Ryujin is a Monster of a Road Machine By manzil | Published 2010-12-10 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whitehouse-ryujin References: [automotto.org](http://www.automotto.org/entry/dragon-king-valkyrie-from-whitehouse-is-a-real-menace-on-the-road/) & [autoevolution](http://www.autoevolution.com/news/dragon-king-valkyrie-custom-is-japanese-madness-27347.html) Designers at Whitehouse Japan have modified an old [Honda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumblebee-bike) Valkyrie into a spectecular [roadster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-r-1300-r-roadster). The bike received various enhancements that gave it a more appealing design and appearance. The [modified bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducati-821) is being named as Whitehouse Ryujin, or 'Dragon King,' and weighs 296kg. The bike is powered by a camshaft flat 6-cylinder engine and features a 16-liter fuel tank. With a top speed of 100hp, Whitehouse Ryujin is a real monster that is sure to grab attention on the road. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 85% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Customized Motorcycles:** Opportunity for designers to transform existing motorcycles into unique, visually appealing road machines. - **Enhanced Bike Design:** Growing demand for modifications that improve the look and aesthetics of motorcycles. - **High-performance Roadsters:** Increasing interest in powerful motorcycles with impressive speed capabilities. ### Where This Applies - **Motorcycle Design and Modification:** Industry professionals can tap into the market for customizing and optimizing motorcycles. - **Automotive Accessories:** Opportunity for businesses to offer aftermarket parts and components for motorcycle enhancements. - **Luxury Motorcycle Market:** Growing segment for high-end, performance-driven motorcycles with unique features and designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Steampunk-Inspired Motorcycle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirk-oehlerking.md) - [168 HP Cruiser Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducati.md) - [Riproaring Sport Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-sport-motorbikes.md) - [High-End Titanium Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ccm.md) - [Ultra-Stiffened Road Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highperformance-road-bike.md) - [Custom-Built Sci-Fi Series Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumblebee-bike.md) - [Customizable Aluminum-Cast Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavy-bikes-hypocrite.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Superbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akiraducati-superbike.md) - [Ultra-Agile Performance Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-r-1300-r-roadster.md)