# Fully-Enclosed Bikes The Zerotracer Motorbike is a Petroleum-Free Bike By manzil | Published 2010-06-15 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-zerotracer References: [evworld](http://evworld.com/article.cfm?storyid=1871) & [irishbikerforum](http://www.irishbikerforum.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=83769) A group of Swiss engineers have desigend a petroleum-free motorbike called the 'Zerotracer,' which offers a quick and efficient drive. The Zerotracer is a fully-enclosed bike that sports a Kevlar body. The motorbike is emission-free and has a top speed of 250 km/h with a driving capacity of 450km on a single charge. The Zerotracer will take part in the electric vehicle race "Around the World in Eighty Days," organized by Louis Palmer, a solar taxi veteran. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Petroleum-free Motorbikes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more petroleum-free motorbikes to provide eco-friendly transportation options. - **Fully-enclosed Vehicles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design more fully-enclosed vehicles to enhance aerodynamics and energy efficiency. - **Electric Vehicle Racing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in electric vehicle racing events to drive advancements in EV technology and performance. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform the automotive industry by prioritizing the development of petroleum-free vehicles. - **Green Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace green technology solutions to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainability. - **Sports and Recreation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new possibilities for electric vehicle racing, creating a new niche in the sports and recreation industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Eco Cafe Racers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebeta-electric-cafe-cruiser.md) - [Supermoto-Inspired Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-zero-fxe.md) - [Cargo-Friendly Electric Quad Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zetmobil-lastenrad-modelle.md) - [Transforming Electric Motorcycle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triso-electric-motorcycle.md) - [Off-Road Maintenance-Free Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nobaone.md) - [Electric Adventurer Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-adventure-motorcycle.md) - [Branded Electric Motorcycle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-modelz.md) - [Efficient Cyberpunk Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraviolette-shockwave.md) - [Premium Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-ds-2024.md)