# Urban Ion Motorcycles This Motorized Bicycle is Environmentally Friendly with its Electric Design By M | Published 2015-11-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorized-bicycle References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/ktm-ion-concept-motorcycle-for-urban-environment/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/Brunsteiner) Commuters looking for an environmentally friendly yet efficient way to travel around urban hubs can look no further than the [KTM](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-sx-e-3) Ion Concept Motorcycle that is an [electric motorized bicycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethunder) designed by Daniel Brunsteiner. The device offers a lightweight, speedy, functional and practical ride for consumers looking to leave a small carbon footprint behind but still get to where they need to go in record time. The KTM Ion Concept Motorcycle is a convenient electric bike that subs in battery power for gasoline. The bike is marketed as the "[ultimate urban e-bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engwe-l20-30-series)" thanks to its upgrade in speed and keen focus on contributing next to nothing in pollution. The bike can be conveniently charged up through an outlet and offers double the speed of a conventional bicycle on the road with an ultra dapper design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Electric Motorbikes:** The rise of electric motorbikes as an eco-friendly alternative to conventional bikes and scooters presents opportunities for businesses to tap into the market with innovative designs and technology - **Green Commuting:** Green commuting trends, including the use of electric bikes, are prompting industries to invest in sustainable solutions to mobility and transportation problems - **Mobility as a Service:** The trend towards eco-friendly transport solutions is driving the development of MaaS platforms that offer a range of sustainable modes of transportation, from e-bikes to e-scooters and beyond ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Electric Vehicles:** The electric vehicle industry presents disruptive innovation opportunities for businesses looking to tap into the growing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable mobility solutions - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** The shift towards green commuting is creating opportunities for manufacturers to develop new and innovative bicycle designs and technologies that cater to the demand for eco-friendly options - **Alternative Transportation Providers:** Alternative transportation providers such as ride-sharing and bike-sharing companies can capitalize on the trend towards green commuting by offering electric bike and scooter rental options to consumers ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Cafe Racer Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-ioniq-q.md) - [Hybrid Design Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instinct-electric-motorcycle.md) - [Futuristic Mini Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naxeon-i-am.md) - [Neo-Urbanite Off-Grid eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethunder-electric-bike.md) - [Connected Eco Cafe Racers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebeta-electric-cafe-cruiser.md) - [Short-Range Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athena-emotorcycle-concept.md) - [Connected Urbanite Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pave-motors-bk-ebike.md) - [Cutely Compact Commuter Mopeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-bike.md) - [Fitness-Focused Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gymofit-motorbike-concept.md)