# Street-Legal Electric Motorcycles The Kodiak Motors 'Dragonfly' is Lightweight and Speedy By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-12-22 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kodiak-motors-dragonfly References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/dragonfly-lightweight-electric-motorcycle-21-12-2018/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kodiakmotors/the-dragonfly-by-kodiak-motors) The Kodiak Motors 'Dragonfly' electric motorcycle is a new approach to electrified mobility solutions that aims to transform perceptions of what they look like and who might benefit from their use. Boasting an impossibly [lightweight design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dahon-kfeather), the bike is outfitted with a 48 volt motor that will offer 2,000 watts of power for reaching speeds of up to 50mph. The street-legal bike will offer between 50 and 60 miles of range per charge to make it a powerhouse of efficiency for riders looking to ride for commuting or leisure purposes. The Kodiak Motors 'Dragonfly' electric motorcycle will also come with a full warranty for up to 3 years or 30,000 miles to make it a solid investment for riders looking to foray into the [electrified transportation market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wn7). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Lightweight Electric Motorcycles:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to create lightweight electric motorcycles that challenge traditional perceptions of what they look like and who they are for. - **High-speed Electric Motorcycles:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to develop high-speed electric motorcycles that offer speeds of up to 50mph, providing efficient transportation options for commuters and leisure riders. - **Long-range Electric Motorcycles:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to design electric motorcycles with a range of 50 to 60 miles per charge, meeting the demand for longer rides and reducing range anxiety. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Electric Vehicle Industry:** The electric vehicle industry can benefit from the disruptive innovation of street-legal electric motorcycles as it expands its product offerings and attracts a wider customer base. - **Transportation Industry:** The transportation industry can explore the disruptive innovation of lightweight and high-speed electric motorcycles to provide efficient and sustainable mobility solutions for commuters and leisure riders. - **Motorcycle Manufacturing Industry:** The motorcycle manufacturing industry can tap into the disruptive innovation of long-range electric motorcycles to meet the growing demand for electric vehicles and capture new market segments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Angular Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecodryft.md) - [Efficient Cyberpunk Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraviolette-shockwave.md) - [Lightweight Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adms-boxer.md) - [Futuristic Mini Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naxeon-i-am.md) - [High-Performance Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/davinci-dc100-electric-motorcycle.md) - [Electric Performance Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-odin.md) - [Electric Sporting Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7000-d.md) - [Naked Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-electric-motorbikes.md) - [Supermoto-Inspired Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-zero-fxe.md)