# Joystick-Controlled Motorbikes This Recumbent Bike Trades a Handlebar For a Joystick Control By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-05-14 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recumbent-bike References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/joystick-bike-trades-handlebars-for-a-joystick/37338/) & [joystickbike.ch](http://www.joystickbike.ch/) The Joystick Bike is a pretty self-explanatory creation, and a hugely impressive one at that. When you think [motorbike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motoroid-bike), you think handlebar -- but no longer. Rather than sporting a [typical handlebar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-handlebar), this bike is equipped with a right-hand joystick that makes riding the bike similar to playing a video game or indeed flying an aircraft. In addition to being a whole lot of fun, the joystick control is also highly precise. Rather than wrapping their fingers around a handlebar, the rider uses a right-hand joystick. Moving the joystick left and right steers the front wheel via a mechanical connection. Invented by Swiss national Yvan Forclaz, the Joystick Bike aims to create a more fun and engaging form of biking. This bike is no mere gimmick however; the joystick control system offers a whole new form of connection with the road below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Joystick-controlled Vehicles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of joystick controls in other modes of transportation such as cars, boats, or drones. - **Gaming-inspired Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop transportation options that mimic video game experiences to target younger demographics and provide a more engaging ride. - **Precision Control Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply the use of precise joystick controls in industries that require accurate maneuverability, like robotics or industrial machinery. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate joystick controls in future vehicle models to enhance driving experiences and appeal to tech-savvy consumers. - **Recreation and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop amusement park rides or virtual reality experiences that incorporate joystick controls to create immersive and interactive attractions. - **Aerospace:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement joystick controls in aircraft and spacecraft to improve maneuverability and potentially enhance pilot training programs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Realistic Riding Exercise Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muoverti-tilt-indoor-smart-bike.md) - [Spin Bike Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zwift-play-controller.md) - [Wearable Electric Three-Wheelers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-electric-threewheeler.md) - [Monotrack Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monotrack-bike.md) - [Steering Wheel Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamesir-swift-drive.md) - [Self-Balancing Stealthy Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motoroid.md) - [Self-Balancing E-Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motoroid-2.md) - [Handlebar-Toting Hydrofoil Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoil-board.md) - [Rowing-Style Recumbent Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/varibike-extreme.md)