# Versatile E-Bike Collections These New Yamaha E-Bikes Include Off-Road and Urban Options By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2017-09-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebike-collection References: [bicycleretailer](http://www.bicycleretailer.com/north-america/2017/09/19/yamaha-soft-launching-line-house-brand-e-bikes-show) & [yamahabicycles](https://www.yamahabicycles.com/) When you think [Yamaha](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-ebikes) two-wheelers, you're perhaps most likely to think about high-powered motorbikes, but the Japanese company has been producing e-bikes for a long time, and is now picking up on this by introducing a new e-bike collection set to be introduced in the U.S. and Japan next year. What's great about this e-bike collection is that it offers a wide variety of products for different environments. These include a [rugged mountain bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-electric-mountain-bike), an elegant recreation bike and a sleek and aerodynamic road bike. All the bikes embrace pedal-assist philosophies, allowing riders to add to their pedaling power with the help of an electronic motor. The introduction of this e-bike collection speaks to Yamaha's determination to be an industry leader in electric bicycles, with this product range set to appeal to everyone from city-slicker cyclists to adrenaline junkie mountain biking enthusiasts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Versatile E-bike Collections:** Yamaha's introduction of a wide variety of e-bikes for different environments presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the electric bicycle industry. - **Rugged Mountain Bikes:** The inclusion of a rugged mountain bike in Yamaha's e-bike collection opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the outdoor adventure industry. - **Elegant Recreation Bikes:** Yamaha's elegant recreation bikes in their e-bike collection present opportunities for disruptive innovation in the leisure and lifestyle industries. ### Where This Applies - **Electric Bicycles:** The introduction of Yamaha's new e-bike collection positions the company as a leader in the electric bicycle industry, offering opportunities for disruptive innovation in this growing market. - **Outdoor Adventure:** The inclusion of a rugged mountain bike in Yamaha's e-bike collection opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the outdoor adventure industry, as electric bikes gain popularity among thrill-seekers. - **Leisure and Lifestyle:** Yamaha's elegant recreation bikes in their e-bike collection present opportunities for disruptive innovation in the leisure and lifestyle industries, providing new ways for people to enjoy their recreational activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Performance-Ready Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-ebikes.md) - [Futuristic E-Bike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-b01.md) - [Virtual E-Bike Websites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-1.md) - [Dual-Motor AWD Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/y-01w.md) - [Versatile Touring eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touring-ebike.md) - [Electric Mountain Bike Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-e-expl.md) - [Ultra-Maneuverable Electric Trials Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-trials-bike.md) - [Japanese E-Mopeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/booster-easy.md) - [Minature Japanese E-Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-fv.md)