# One-Wheeled Motorcycles The Ryno Bike is Inspired by a Video Game By manzil | Published 2010-08-25 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ryno References: [wired](http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2010-08/23/ryno-creates-one-wheeled-scooter) & [automotto.org](http://www.automotto.org/entry/ryno-one-wheeled-electric-scooter-offers-green-cost-effective-ride-in-cramped-city-space/) Ryno Motors of USA has built a [single-wheeler gyroscopic bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-naowheel) known as 'The Ryno.' The idea for The Ryno's design came from a thirteen year old girl Lauren, who wanted to drive one-wheeled bike after seeing it in a [video game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dab-1a). The Ryno is an [electric-powered bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wn7) and has a top speed of 25 mph with a range of up to 30 mph. The cost-effective, low speed bike weighs just 57 kg. After carefully evaluating the technical aspects of The Ryno, Ryno Motors is planning to launch it into the market in the near future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **One-wheeled Motorcycles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced control and stabilization systems for one-wheeled motorcycles, enhancing safety and performance. - **Electric-powered Bikes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create more efficient and affordable electric-powered bikes, expanding the market for sustainable transportation. - **Inspired by Video Games:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design vehicles and technologies that draw inspiration from video games, creating unique and immersive transportation experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with Ryno Motors to explore the potential of one-wheeled motorcycles in the automotive industry. - **Electric Vehicle Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop electric-powered bikes with longer ranges and faster speeds to compete in the growing electric vehicle market. - **Gaming and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with game developers to create interactive experiences that bridge the gap between virtual and real-world transportation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Affordable Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onyx-rcr.md) - [Long-Range Single-Wheeled Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onewheel-gt.md) - [Highway Speed Unicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inmotion-v13-challenger.md) - [Futuristic Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-tricera.md) - [Self-Balancing E-Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motoroid-2.md) - [Intuitive Gyroscopic Sensor Unicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inmotion-v9.md) - [Speed Record-Setting E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erockit-one.md) - [Cost-Effective Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roam-air.md) - [Retro-Style Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rm1s.md)