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# Motorized Mountain Bikes
The eGnition is an Award Winning Next Gen Bike

By manzil | Published 2010-09-09 | Autos
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-egnition
References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/ktm-egnition-electric-freeride-bicycle/16301/)

[KTM](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-sx-e-3) eGnition of Austria has designed and developed an award winning bike, the eGnition, which delivers [extra power when pedaling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kamingo-ebike-motor).

The bike features a 1,000-watt Clean Mobile [electric motor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tq-hpr60), which allows the rider to combine pedal and motor power. The bike is based on KTM’s Caliber non-electric free-ride bike. The motor of the bike is powered by a battery which takes only 90 minutes to recharge, and enables the motor to generate 150Nm of torque.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.8/10
- Popularity: 62% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Motorized Mountain Bikes:** Opportunity for companies to develop and improve motorized bicycles, offering consumers a more efficient and powerful riding experience.
- **Electric Motor Technology:** Opportunity for companies specializing in electric motor technology to collaborate with bike manufacturers to create more efficient and eco-friendly motorized bikes.
- **Sustainable Transportation:** Opportunity for the biking industry to capitalize on the market demand for eco-friendly and sustainable transportation options.

### Where This Applies

- **Bicycle Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore the integration of electric motor technology with traditional bicycles to create a new product category.
- **Electric Vehicle Manufacturing:** Electric vehicle manufacturers can expand their product line by designing and producing electric motorized bicycles.
- **Sports and Outdoor Retailers:** Sporting goods retailers can add motorized mountain bikes to their product offerings, catering to outdoor enthusiasts' demand for new and exciting products.

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