# Human Powered Motorcycles The Erockit Hybrid Motorbike Uses Kinetic Energy to Charge By Holger Mohr | Published 2009-04-02 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connecting-human-and-machine-the-erockit-hybrid-motorbike References: [erockit.net](http://erockit.net/) The Erockit Motorbike is based on a revolutionary technology which connects human power with the [electric engine of a motorcycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbm-motorcycles-hiro). The power of the running engine is derived from the muscle power of the rider. The user rides the Erockit like an ordinary bicycle, but the power he exerts is multiplied electronically through the [kinetically powered engine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kamingo-ebike-motor). The power used for the brakes works in the same way. The Berlin-based company will release the first serial production of the Erockit later this year; a limited edition of 10 bikes is planned. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Human-powered Vehicles:** Develop new electric and hybrid vehicles that use the power of the rider to generate energy. - **Kinetic Energy Harvesting:** Explore new methods of harvesting kinetic energy for use in vehicles and other applications. - **Automotive Electrification:** Focus on developing electrified powertrain systems for vehicles to reduce emissions and promote sustainability. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Electric Motorcycles:** Manufacture electric motorcycles that use kinetic energy to charge and are powered by the rider. - **Bicycles:** Develop bicycles that integrate with electric and hybrid systems to harness the power of the rider for propulsion. - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Invest in new production methods for electric and hybrid vehicles that use kinetic energy to power the engine and extend range. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Muscle Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-dyroth.md) - [Self-Charging E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vello-bike-design.md) - [Naked Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-electric-motorbikes.md) - [AR-Equipped Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyelights-rocket-one.md) - [Kenyan Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umeme-3000.md) - [Solar-Powered Sleek Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris.md) - [Angular Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecodryft.md) - [Indian Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evtric-rise.md) - [Performance-Pushing E-Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ampx.md)