# Pedal-Controlled Electric Motorcycles The Gulas Pi1 Motorcycle Accelerates Based on Pedaling By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-10-24 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gulas-pi1 References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/gulas-electric-motorcycle-24-10-2017/) & [gulas.bike](http://www.gulas.bike/gulas-home.html) Electric transportation solutions will continue to be popularized as the market shifts towards an electricity-centric model, so the Gulas Pi1 Electric Motorcycle comes as the latest creation that identifies a new approach. The motorcycle consists of a stylish bike that has been outfitted with pedals and an [electric generator in the rear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kamingo-ebike-motor) to provide riders with the feeling of both a bike and a traditional motorcycle. The pedals on the unit replace the traditional hand throttle to let riders pedal as fast as they would like to go in similar fashion to a bicycle. The Gulas Pi1 Electric Motorcycle is an upscale piece of transportation equipment that identifies how we will likely see [single-rider bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraviolette-shockwave) change as demand increases in urban areas where style is of the utmost importance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 77% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Electric Transportation Solutions:** The shift towards an electricity-centric model presents opportunities for innovation in electric transportation solutions. - **Integration of Pedals and Electric Generators:** Bringing together pedals and electric generators in vehicles creates an opportunity for a new approach to transportation. - **Demand for Stylish Urban Bikes:** The increasing demand for single-rider bikes in urban areas opens up possibilities for innovative designs and upscale transportation equipment. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Electric Vehicle Manufacturing:** Manufacturers in the electric vehicle industry can explore innovative ways to integrate pedals and electric generators into their designs. - **Cycling Industry:** The cycling industry can tap into the trend of integrating electric generators into bikes, creating unique and hybrid cycling experiences. - **Urban Mobility Solutions:** Companies specializing in urban mobility solutions have an opportunity to design and produce stylish and upscale electric motorcycles to cater to the growing demand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rider-Focused Electric Bike Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemmo-one.md) - [Bike-Motorcycle Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niu-sqi.md) - [Affordable Moped E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revv1.md) - [Ergonomic Motorcycle-Inspired E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g-force-zm.md) - [Moped-Style Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ride1up-revv-1.md) - [Updated Electric Motor Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dab-1.md) - [Angular Electric Motorbike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-cp1-concept.md) - [Accessible Step-Through E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lime-3.md) - [Gearbox-Packing E-Bike Motors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gearboxpacking-ebike-motor.md)