# The Hover Bike Who Needs a Motorbike? By Chris Skleryk | Published 2006-12-30 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hover-bike References: [trademe.co.nz](http://www.trademe.co.nz/0001-0054-/auction-13045514.htm) The "Hoverbike", created by Jim Chalmers, is in it's own league and will most likely bring a whole new spectrum of "bike" gangs into the streets (To bad they aren't street legal). Travelling at up to 50 Mph and available in [electric and gasoline powered engines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraviolette-shockwave), this revolutionary form of transportation will have you hovering off into the sunset. **Implications** - Designers are continuously looking for ways to create [levitating cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naowheel) commonly seen in movies. They may not be here any time soon, but once technology further evolves, the car industry will create ground-breaking vehicles that brings the imagination of [futuristic cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c6) to life, attracting consumers to a whole new world of transportation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hoverbike Technology:** The development of hoverbike technology has the potential to disrupt the traditional motorbike market and create new opportunities for futuristic transportation. - **Levitation Cars:** As hoverbike technology advances, the potential for the creation of levitating cars becomes more realistic, presenting opportunities for cutting-edge automotive design. - **Alternative Transportation:** The introduction of the hoverbike as a new form of transportation challenges traditional modes of travel and presents opportunities for advancements in alternative transportation. ### Where This Applies - **Motorbikes:** Hoverbike technology presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the traditional motorbike industry. - **Electric Vehicles:** The development of electric hoverbikes opens up opportunities for new players in the electric vehicle industry. - **Automotive:** The potential for levitating cars in the near future presents opportunities for innovative design in the automotive industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Electric Hovercrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arosa-hovercraft.md) - [Road-Legal Flying Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchblade-1.md) - [Autonomous High-Profile Combat Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorcycle-drone.md) - [Ultra-Fast One-Person Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airspeeder-mk4.md) - [Futuristic Mini Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naxeon-i-am.md) - [Hybrid Design Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirit-electric-motorcycle.md) - [Angular Electric Motorbike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-cp1-concept.md) - [Four-Wheeled Hybrid Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karver-cyle-concept-k1.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Concept Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydra-bike.md)