# War-Inspired Monocycles The 'Monobike' Concept Takes Inspiration from WWII By Michael Poppenhagen | Published 2010-11-10 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monobike References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/the-one-wheel-monobike-can-avoid-busy-traffic-with-style/) & [blaquesabers.posterous](http://blaquesabers.posterous.com/robins-futuristic-wheels-the-one-wheel-monobi) With its sleek design, the 'Monobike' is the wave of the future for motorcycle riders. These [one-wheeled motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-naowheel) were inspired by the [WWII motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mod-easy-sidecar-sahara), but with an extra twist: The Monobike contains a powerful rotary engine similar to the WWII airplanes. Also, it has coil springs underneath the engine which also double as part of the frame. The new [Monobike concept design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c6) is sure to be a big hit in the not-so-distant future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **One-wheeled Motorcycles:** The concept of one-wheeled motorcycles like the Monobike presents opportunities for innovation in the motorcycle industry. - **Rotor-engine Technology:** The use of powerful rotary engines inspired by WWII airplanes in motorcycles opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in engine design. - **Integration of Coil Springs:** The incorporation of coil springs as part of the frame in the Monobike concept provides opportunities for innovative suspension systems in motorcycles. ### Where This Applies - **Motorcycle Manufacturing:** The motorcycle manufacturing industry can explore the production of one-wheeled motorcycles like the Monobike, catering to a niche market of adventurous riders. - **Engine Manufacturing:** Engine manufacturers can explore the integration of rotor-engine technology inspired by WWII airplanes into motorcycles, tapping into new markets for powerful and efficient engines. - **Suspension System Development:** The development of innovative suspension systems that integrate coil springs into motorcycle frames, as seen in the Monobike concept, can create disruptive opportunities in the suspension system industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Single-Wheel Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-infinity-bike.md) - [Four-Wheeled Hybrid Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karver-cyle-concept-k1.md) - [Autonomous High-Profile Combat Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorcycle-drone.md) - [Lunar Surface Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-concept-motorcycle.md) - [Shapeshifting Superbike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercycle.md) - [3D-Printed Nylon Carbon Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-evo-concept.md) - [Futuristic Sci-Fi Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hermes-x30.md) - [Cantilevered Motorcycle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-g7-scrambler.md) - [Futuristic Motorbike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-braun-motorbike.md)