# Gyroscopic Electric Unicycles The KTM Unicycle Stays Balanced for Compact Urban Transportation By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-03-09 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-unicycles References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/03/08/half-a-motorcycle-twice-the-fun/) The KTM Unicycle is a piece of equipment that builds on the concept of electric unicycles in order to create something that is inherently balanced, safe and ready for urban transportation. Operating like something between a unicycle and a [Segway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-mobility) scooter, the KTM Unicycle is quite nimble when in operation and features far less materials in order to be functional. This enables it to be used as a means of transportation that doesn't require extensive space to be used and that can navigate between cars and other vehicles on the road with ease. The KTM electric unicycles are the design work of Ricardo Gutiérrez Bustos and identify how we'll likely see urban transportation shift within the coming years to focus more on individuality and small vehicles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Compact Urban Transportation:** The KTM Unicycle showcases an innovative solution for compact urban transportation, opening up opportunities for small and agile vehicles in crowded cities. - **Electric Unicycles:** The rise of electric unicycles like the KTM Unicycle presents disruptive innovation in personal mobility, offering a convenient and eco-friendly alternative to traditional transportation options. - **Individuality in Transportation:** The design of the KTM Unicycle reflects a growing trend towards individualized transportation solutions, providing an opportunity for personal mobility devices that cater to unique preferences and needs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Urban Transportation:** The development of compact and nimble vehicles like the KTM Unicycle presents a disruptive opportunity for the urban transportation industry to embrace more sustainable and efficient methods of moving people within cities. - **Personal Mobility:** The electric unicycle industry, represented by the KTM Unicycle, has the potential to disrupt the personal mobility sector by offering a portable, single-wheel transportation option that complements existing modes of transportation. - **Design and Manufacturing:** The innovative design of the KTM Unicycle demonstrates new possibilities for the design and manufacturing industry to create lightweight and balanced personal mobility products that are safe, efficient, and aesthetically appealing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transforming Electric Unicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titaa.md) - [Incline-Scaling Electric Unicycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inclinescaling-electric-unicycle.md) - [Highway Speed Unicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inmotion-v13-challenger.md) - [Young Rider-Focused E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-sx-e-3.md) - [Four-Wheeled Hybrid Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karver-cyle-concept-k1.md) - [Electric Three-Wheeled Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kettwiesel-one-plus.md) - [Robust Electric Kick Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-stand-bike.md) - [Multifunctional Hybrid Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-mobility.md) - [Fitness-Focused Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gymofit-motorbike-concept.md)