# Short-Range Electric Motorcycles The ATHENA e-Motorcycle Concept by Zhengxuan Xie is Stylish By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-03-10 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athena-emotorcycle-concept References: [tuvie](https://www.tuvie.com/athena-electric-motorcycle-concept-for-smaller-short-riders/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/lucas.zhengxuan/)  The ATHENA e-Motorcycle Concept has been designed as a graduation project by Zhengxuan Xie that would provide riders with a way to get around town on short trips. The bike is characterized by its [ultra-futuristic form](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraviolette-shockwave) that has a translucent body and is constructed using a series of high-quality mechanical components. The motorcycle has an upper section for the saddle and handlebars that will raise or lower to support seamless mounting or dismounting. The ATHENA e-Motorcycle Concept identifies what can be done to make [urban transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redux) a little bit better for citizens as needs change and evolve. The bike boasts a series of [hubless wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c6) and the ability to be easily charged up between rides to make it ready for everyday use. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.0/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Electric Motorcycle Innovation:** ATHENA e-Motorcycle shows potential for electric motorcycles in the market - **Futuristic Design Trend:** Translucent body and hubless wheels showcase futuristic design in motorcycles - **Short-trip Commuting Trend:** ATHENA e-Motorcycle targets short trip urban commuting ### Who This Affects Most - **Electric Vehicle Industry:** ATHENA e-Motorcycle brings disruptive innovation in the electric vehicle industry - **Motorcycle Industry:** Futuristic motorcycle design showcased in ATHENA e-Motorcycle introduces disruptive innovation to the motorcycle industry - **Urban Transportation Industry:** ATHENA e-Motorcycle introduces a potential solution for short-trip urban commuting, disruptive innovation opportunity for the industry ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Design Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instinct-electric-motorcycle.md) - [High-Performance Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huge-moto-srx-concept-motorcycle.md) - [Hybrid Design Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirit-electric-motorcycle.md) - [Swappable Battery Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-edax-mini-moto.md) - [Electric Cafe Racer Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-model-m-bike.md) - [Electric Cafe Racer Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-ioniq-q.md) - [Shapeshifting Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-x-honda-evolve.md) - [Stylish Youth-Friendly Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aprilia-electrica-concept.md) - [Cyberpunk-Inspired Electric Motorcycle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-motorcycle-concept1.md)