# Motorcycle-Inspired Noisemakers The 'Spokester' Makes Your Bike Sound Like a Motorcycle By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-08-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorcycle-inspired References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spokester/spokester-make-your-bike-sound-like-a-motorcycle) The 'Spokester' lets your kids feel like they are on a Harley Davidson with a motorcycle-inspired noisemaker. The Spokester is an attachable exhaust for bicycles that mimics the sounds of a motorcycle. Creators of the Spokester wanted to design an inexpensive gadget that can be attached to existing bikes. With the explosion of online games and devices, Spokester wanted to encourage kids to go outside and play. Also, the Spokester forces children to be creative and use their imagination while they play, something that has been lost in the digital age. This product is available in a variety of colors so kids can choose their favorite or pick one that matches their bike. Its straightforward installation makes for an immediate transformation into a motorcycle-inspired bike. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro Fun:** The Spokester taps into the trend of nostalgia for retro toys and imaginative play in a digital age. - **Personalization:** The Spokester's variety of color options allows for personalization and customization, a trend highly valued by today's consumers. - **Outdoor Play:** The Spokester promotes outdoor play and physical activity, a trend increasingly important in a time when children spend more time indoors. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can incorporate elements of personalization, nostalgia, and imagination into their products to appeal to modern consumers. - **Bicycle Industry:** The bicycle industry can develop creative and fun accessories, like the Spokester, to encourage more people to ride bikes and promote physical fitness. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Outdoor recreation companies can tap into the trend towards outdoor play and physical activity, by creating engaging and fun products and experiences that get kids off their screens. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Cyclist Bell Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trek-bellbeats.md) - [Music-Focused E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noordung-boombox.md) - [Motorcycle-Training Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorcycletraining-gadgets-rawrrs-wheelie-helper-is-the-perfect-practice-to.md) - [Customized 90s-Inspired Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suzuki-ts185.md) - [Interactive Battle Scooter Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/segway-ninebot-mecha-kit.md) - [Speaker-Equipped Sports Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bh51m-nso.md) - [Slap-Band-Inspired Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slapstick-smart-bicycle-lock.md) - [Portable Automotive Tailpipe Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-911-speaker-20.md) - [App-Controlled Motorbike Intercoms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorbike-intercom.md)