# Robotic Two-Wheelers 'The Beast' is a High-Performance Electric Cycle By manzil | Published 2010-11-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-beast References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/11/08/beastly-bike-at-40mph/) & [m55-bike](http://www.m55-bike.com/en) 'The Beast' is a high-performance electric bike designed for cross country use. Fitted with the most advanced materials and components, 'The Beast' is the first bike to use Formula 1 car materials. The bike has a top speed of 40mph, with its on-board Tenergy Polymer Li-Ion cells giving extra mileage on a single charge. Bearing a great outlook and sophisticated features, 'The Beast' could be the most desirable off-road bike for the new generation. **Implications** - Businesses who are quick to abandon the saying "if it isn't broke, don't fix it," will find success as the popularity of reinvented products continues to grow. Whether you revamp a bicycle, a backpack or something as simple as cutlery, consumers are likely to gravitate toward the newest, most functional goods. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Electric Off-road Bikes:** Creating high-performance electric off-road bikes using cutting-edge materials and components can disrupt the traditional bicycle industry. - **Formula 1 Inspired Products:** Applying Formula 1 car materials and technologies in various industries can lead to innovative and high-performance products. - **Reinventing Traditional Products:** Updating traditional products with new functionalities and features can attract consumers looking for the latest and most functional goods. ### Who This Affects Most - **Electric Bike Industry:** Incorporating cutting-edge materials and components to create high-performance electric off-road bikes can disrupt the traditional bicycle industry. - **Automotive Industry:** Using Formula 1 car materials and technologies can lead to innovative and high-performance products in the automotive and other related industries. - **Sports and Outdoor Gear Industry:** Reinventing traditional products such as backpacks, cutlery, and bikes with new functionalities and features can attract consumers looking for functional, high-performance gear in the sports and outdoor gear industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Trail-Ready Commuter E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trailready-commuter-ebike.md) - [Powerful Performance E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-e-cheetah.md) - [Modular Electric Utility Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2x2-ultra-bike.md) - [Powerful Bulky E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thearsenale.md) - [Lightweight High-Power E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chimera-bmx.md) - [Ultra-Fast Defense Division eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hipower-cycles-revolution-w.md) - [Off-Road Electric Scooter Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/osheep.md) - [Crowdfunded Performance Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nireeka-revenant.md) - [Retro-Inspired Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beachman.md)