# Glass-Encased Scooters The Honda Gyro² Protects Eco-Conscious Riders By Meghan Young | Published 2011-08-12 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-gyro References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/08/10/hard-shell-honda-bike/) & [eobet](http://www.eobet.com/) As individuals become more aware of the environmental issues that are affected by their everyday routine, we will begin to see them make a significant effort to lead eco-friendly lives; enter the Honda Gyro². Although cars guzzle up much more gas than other vehicles do, they do provide a convenient shelter from the elements. Considering that we don't just go out with its warm and sunny outside, this feature is pretty much a necessity for year-round transportation. The Honda Gyro² provides a convenient glass encasement that protects those who are making a conscious effort to be more environmentally responsible and economically efficient. Designed by Robert V Hagenström, the Honda Gyro² also features rear-view cameras and dual mono-swing arms for safety and agility. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Transportation:** The trend towards eco-friendly transportation opens up opportunities for glass-encased scooters like the Honda Gyro². - **Sustainable Mobility Solutions:** The demand for sustainable transportation options creates a market for innovative vehicles like the Honda Gyro². - **Enhancing Rider Safety:** The need for safer transportation options drives the development of glass-encased scooters with advanced safety features. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore the production and marketing of glass-encased scooters to meet the demand for eco-friendly and safe transportation. - **Urban Mobility:** The urban mobility industry can incorporate glass-encased scooters as a sustainable and efficient solution for urban transportation needs. - **Design and Innovation:** The design and innovation industry can innovate and create disruptive transportation solutions by incorporating glass encasement and advanced features in vehicles like the Honda Gyro². ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Notalgic Folding Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-motocompacto.md) - [Recycled Plastic-Made Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viva-me.md) - [Rectangular Cockpit Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tricycle-scooter-design.md) - [Hybridized Police Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/police-scooter.md) - [Eco-Friendly Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-electric-scooter.md) - [Picnic-Ready Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smeg-futro.md) - [Last-Mile Transportation Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fastport-equad.md) - [Scooter-Cargo Bike Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razor.md) - [Picnic-Ready e-Scooter Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vespa-smeg-futro.md)