# Extreme Scooters The Standbike Lets You Whip Around at Up to 87 MPH By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-04-25 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standbike References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2009/04/22/standbike-somehow-makes-the-scooter-extreme/) & [standbike](http://www.standbike.com/) The Standbike is an unusual [extreme scooter design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/predator-es-storm-pro) that axes the seats so that the rider must stand up, brace and balance on his or her own. According to OhGizmo, a 250 ccm [Aprilia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aprilia-tuono-457) engine gives the Standbike a top speed of 87 MPH. The Standbike isn't street legal without its optional seat accessory. Check out some other [incredible scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italjet-roadster-400) in the related articles below. **Implications** - Extreme products are highly popular for consumers who are looking to outdo their friends and fellow consumers. Companies that can create high-impact products should market their items towards consumers who appreciate dramatic designs and are willing to spend more for extreme features. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Extreme Sports Vehicles:** Creating powerful and unique designs for extreme sport enthusiasts seeking the thrill of speed and risk. - **Alternative Transportation:** Offering alternatives to traditional forms of transportation, such as scooters, that appeal to consumers seeking efficient and fun modes of travel. - **Stand-up Transportation:** Developing stand-up designs for vehicles, like scooters, that require balance and skill, catering to adventurous consumers seeking unique experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can create innovative and high-impact vehicles that appeal to consumers seeking extreme modes of transportation. - **Sports and Recreation:** The sports and recreation industry can market products that cater to the adventurous consumer seeking unique and exciting experiences through extreme sports and activities. - **Urban Transportation:** The urban transportation industry can explore alternative modes of transportation, such as stand-up scooters, that appeal to consumers seeking efficient and fun ways to travel in urban areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Powerful Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bo-the-turbo.md) - [Hyper-Speed Commuter Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/segway-kickscooters-gt-series.md) - [Speedily Sprinting Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-escooter.md) - [Powerful Seated Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emove-roadrunner-pro.md) - [Dual-Posture Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-escooter.md) - [Robust Electric Kick Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-stand-bike.md) - [Triple-Wheeled Steel Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tltboard-gorilla.md) - [High-Performance Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highperformance-electric-scooter.md) - [Folding Seated Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seated-scooter.md)