# Ultra Lightweight E-Bikes The Motorino XLr is an E-Bike Weighing Just 12.8-Kilograms By Justin Lam | Published 2018-10-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorino-xlr References: [straight](https://www.straight.com/news/1103991/motorinos-commuter-e-bike-lightest-world) & [motorino](https://motorino.ca/motorino-xlr) Even the [best commuter e-bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialized-vado-sl-2-alloy-40) often suffer from weight issues, but the Motorino XLr showcases a solution to this issue by weighing just 12.8-kilograms. Designed by Steve Miloshev, this [ultra-lightweight e-bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eidolon) is being touted as "the first electric bike you can easily put on a roof rack on a car.” Unlike other lightweight e-bikes, the Motorino XLr does not use traditional carbon fibers -- which can become structurally compromised if scratched. Instead, this lightweight e-bike uses a special alloy that is stronger and lighter than aluminum. In addition to the incredibly [lightweight frame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t1-st-plus), the Motorino XLr also utilizes a unique torque sensor. This sensor is another key innovation featured on the e-bike as it determines how much effort is being exerted during pedaling and sends a signal to the motor to provide motorized assistance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ultra-lightweight E-bikes:** The trend of ultra-lightweight e-bikes using special alloys and torque sensors allows for easier transportation and more efficient use of motorized assistance while pedaling. - **Special Alloy Materials:** The trend of using special alloys in e-bike frames provides an opportunity for disruption in the materials industry, particularly in the development of stronger and lighter metals. - **Torque Sensors for E-bikes:** The trend of using torque sensors in e-bikes presents an opportunity for disruption in the sensor industry, allowing for more efficient and customizable motorized assistance for pedaling. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **E-bikes:** The trend of ultra-lightweight e-bikes and torque sensor technology presents an opportunity for disruption in the e-bike industry, providing consumers with easier transportation and more efficient use of motorized assistance while pedaling. - **Materials:** The trend of using special alloys in e-bike frames provides an opportunity for disruption in the materials industry, particularly in the development of stronger and lighter metals that can be applied to other products. - **Sensors:** The trend of using torque sensors in e-bikes creates an opportunity for disruption in the sensor industry, allowing for more efficient and customizable motorized assistance for a range of products beyond e-bikes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lightweight Urbanite eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volt-lite.md) - [Ultra-Lightweight E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2022-pressed-bike.md) - [Lightweight E-Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightrider-e-ultimate.md) - [Lightweight Commuter E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-commuter-ebike.md) - [Lightweight Aluminum E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/van-ryself-e-edr.md) - [Featherlight Urbanite Commuter eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimove-lc2.md) - [Lightweight Electric Bike Motors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tq-hpr40.md) - [Lightweight Carriable E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sydney-e-bike.md) - [Elegant Lightweight Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ponomarets-eidolon.md)