# Electric-Steam Hybrid Motorcycle Steampunk Whirlygig Emoto By Dee Sandin | Published 2008-03-25 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-whirlygig-emoto-electric-steam-hybrid-motorcycle References: [steampunkworkshop](http://steampunkworkshop.com/) & [steampunkworkshop](http://steampunkworkshop.com/steampunk-motorbike.shtml) Where do these artists get their creative notions?! Tom Sepes created a steam throwing, electric, [sci-fi motorbiking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-ichiban-electric-motorcycle) contraption. It is built on a 1967 Tote-Gote frame, has a 15bhp [electric motor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c6) and generates a gush of steam thanks to a rear mounted boiler. You can ride and get your face steamed at the same time. It has a mechanical brake that Tom made from just a metal disk welded onto the rear hub, and a brake caliper from a motorcycle brake. "It rubs a bit," he says "but it stops the bike." Check out the pictures. We should all be so inventive. Sweet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Electric-steam Hybrid Vehicles:** Opportunity for creating innovative vehicles that combine electric and steam technologies for unique transportation experiences. - **Sci-fi Inspired Constructions:** Potential for developing artistic and creative technological innovations that are inspired by science fiction themes. - **DIY Mechanical Innovations:** Potential for creating custom mechanical inventions using DIY methods and repurposed materials. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Industry:** Opportunity for automotive manufacturers to explore electric-steam hybrid technologies and create unique vehicle offerings. - **Art and Design Industry:** Opportunity for artists and designers to incorporate sci-fi influences into their creations and develop unique and visually striking products. - **DIY and Maker Community:** Opportunity for the DIY and maker community to experiment with mechanical innovations and create custom inventions using repurposed materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oddball Penny-Farthing Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pennyfarthing-bike.md) - [Hybrid Design Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirit-electric-motorcycle.md) - [60s-Inspired Electric Superbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-turner.md) - [Retro-Inspired Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beachman.md) - [Coffee-Brewing Cafe Racer Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-caf-racer.md) - [Steampunk-Inspired Motorcycle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirk-oehlerking.md) - [Motor-Powered Diwheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-diwheel.md) - [Electric Cafe Racer Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-model-m-bike.md) - [Cyberpunk-Inspired Electric Motorcycle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-motorcycle-concept1.md)