# Mean Vintage Mopeds This Custom 1978 Motobecane Has Some Serious Momentum By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-15 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-1978-motobecane References: [thecoolist](http://www.thecoolist.com/1978-motobecane-mean-custom-moped/) & [jarrett.imgur](http://jarrett.imgur.com/) This custom 1978 Motobecane was recently souped up by Jarrett Petty of Austin, Texas with an awesome aesthetic that allows its appearance to match its power. With enough horsepower to reach up to 60 mph on an open road, the [moped](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onyx-rcr-ltd) also has some custom touches to help it look really cool. Just in case the [serious horsepower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bo-the-turbo) wasn’t mean enough, the custom 1978 Motobecane also has things like a golden pair of brass knuckles and an in-your-face orange, black and white color scheme to make sure it gets the point across. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Custom Mopeds:** There is an opportunity for customization services to enhance the performance and aesthetic of vintage mopeds. - **Retro Aesthetics:** There is a rising demand for retro aesthetics in the automotive industry, including mopeds. - **Electric Mopeds:** There is an opportunity to develop electric mopeds that prioritize power and style, as demonstrated in this custom model. ### Who This Affects Most - **Customization Industry:** Customization services for vintage mopeds could be a disruptive innovation opportunity in the automotive industry. - **Automotive Industry:** Retro aesthetics are becoming more popular in the automotive industry and could be further explored for mopeds. - **Electric Vehicle Industry:** Electric mopeds with a focus on power and style could disrupt the electric vehicle industry and provide a unique alternative to traditional models. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Inspired Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beachman.md) - [Cutely Compact Commuter Mopeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-bike.md) - [Breathtaking Bobber Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobber-motorbikes.md) - [Retro Bobber-Style E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maeving.md) - [Retro-Style Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rm1s.md) - [Modular Electric Mopeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epa1.md) - [Opulent Maximalist Scooter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italjet-roadster-400.md) - [Moped-Style Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ride1up-revv-1.md) - [Affordable Moped E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revv1.md)