# Accessible Urban Commuter Motorcycles The Sondors Metacycle Offers a Range of 80 Miles By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-01-15 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sondors-metacycle References: [blessthisstuff](https://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/vehicles/motorcycles/sondors-metacycle/) & [sondorsx](https://sondorsx.com/) The Sondors Metacycle is a new take on the [classic motorcycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-ichiban-electric-motorcycle) that will provide riders with a relatively low-cost option that is stylish, emissions-free and fun to ride. The bike is priced at $5,000 and is targeted towards urban commuters thanks to its lightweight construction that weighs in at 200 pounds and a range of 80 miles per charge. The unit also features a swappable 4,000 watt battery to help extend riding range, while the bike will offer a top speed of 80mph. The Sondors Metacycle also features a dedicated section for a smartphone to be stored when riding, which is outfitted with Qi technology to charge it as you go. The bike is rounded out with 17-inch [Michelin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michelin-xice-snow-tires) tires, a set of [Brembo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eccentrica-v12) ByBre hydraulic brakes and a clever series of turn signals. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Affordable Electric Motorcycles:** As electric vehicles become more mainstream, companies can innovate on affordability and target urban commuters to broaden their customer base. - **Smartphone Integration in Transportation:** As smartphones become essential tools in people's daily lives, incorporating them in transportation vehicles can create new opportunities for innovation in connectivity and convenience. - **Lightweight Transportation Options:** Developing lightweight vehicles that are easy to ride and maneuver, like the Sondors Metacycle, can attract consumers looking for eco-friendly, economical and low-maintenance modes of transportation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Motorcycle Manufacturing:** Motorcycle companies can explore new possibilities in electric motorbikes and incorporate smartphone technology in order to meet the needs of the growing market of eco-conscious urban commuters. - **Electric Vehicle Battery Manufacturing:** As electric vehicles continue to grow in popularity, battery manufacturers could find opportunities in developing more efficient and swappable batteries as a way to extend driving range and improve convenience for consumers. - **Smartphone Accessories:** Companies that produce smartphone accessories can capitalize on the trend of smartphone integration in transportation by creating products that enhance rider safety and convenience, such as phone mounts and docking stations that incorporate charging technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra Long-Range E-Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evoke-6061-xr.md) - [Futuristic Mini Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naxeon-i-am.md) - [Efficient Cyberpunk Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraviolette-shockwave.md) - [Affordable Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onyx-rcr.md) - [Cost-Effective Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roam-air.md) - [High-Performance Commuter Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-graffiti.md) - [Retro-Style Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rm1s.md) - [Ultra Long-Range E-Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-breeze.md) - [Moped-Style E-bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/euybike-s4.md)