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Autonomous stealth fighter-inspired bike is meant for high-profile war combat

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Future battles are going to be fought between robotic armored machines that’ll have no limit on the number of limbs, physical limitations, or firepower capabilities. A huge chunk of that AI-dominated battlefield will be dotted by vehicles never seen before.

Although I’m not trying to create a plot for sci-fi movies, more or less, things will be radically different in future wars than we have. Not a soul will be lost, unless AI develops a consciousness of its own!

Designer: Fang E

This bike of the future carrying a resonant Batmobile vibe is not meant for the Gotham vigilante, but for modern warfare in a dystopian world. Dubbed the Motorcycle Drone, this mean machine scouts for hidden threats in hostile military spaces or restoring order with sensible policing in volatile cities. The vehicle has a reinforced armored shell for the roughest situations, and the options to increase weaponry arsenal or enhance battery power when needed.

Motorcycle Drone will be fully autonomous and AI-enabled for completing high-profile tasks comprehensively. One huge advantage of such a machine is the ability to persist in war missions or city patrolling needs 24×7 without any possible human error. While the matte black two-wheeled machine seems to have a connection to Batman of the future, the similarities end there. This bike is designed for a future dominated by robots, cyborgs, drones and of course super intelligent AI that could have a consciousness of its own.

The bike’s side wings can contract into the frame or open based on the driving conditions and speed. A drag reduction configuration conceals the sideburns to cut through the dense airflow. For low-speed drives, the wings can again pop out for better balance. Motorcycle Drone should be propelled by an electric drivetrain and have a stealth presence for covert missions. The edgy design dominantly leaning towards the back suggests the machine is built for hardcore tasks only.

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God-like café racer build on Triumph body frame has inviting eyes you can’t ignore

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Modifying modern Triumph bikes is a passion for Tamarit Motorcycles. Keeping up with their knack for crafting eye-popping bike designs, the Spanish custom shop based in the port city of Alicante is second to none.

Their latest creation “Helios” is named after a Greek god, and the racy cafe racer lives up to its mythological namesake. The flamboyant café racer is built on an air-cooled Thruxton 900 motorcycle, and the final result is one of their best so far.

Designer: Tamarit Motorcycles

The handcrafted bodywork, monocoque tank and tail section are all customized for this solo build. It perfectly complements the metallic burnt sun orange paintwork, and the exposed bodywork that borrows its character from a Greek god perhaps. Tamarit chose the subtle cream color leather for the saddle which runs right up to the single-piece monocoque tank. The cream color contrast is present on the twin round headlights, giving Helios a very lively appearance. Not to forget the 60s endurance-inspired half fairing encapsulates the LED headlights.

Under the hood, this performance bike can surprise the rider since it gets an air-cooled Bonneville engine that can be pepped up with a few modifications. For example, tweaking the Keihin carbs to run with the K&N pod filters really wakes up the ride. The exhaust is crafted right from scratch, to keep the unique look going. The cooling system is the custom shop’s own creation, and this does look cool on the Triumph’s upgraded body.

The custom-building pros have ditched the dual-shock configuration for a custom mono-shocked setup. Here the Hagon shock has been mated to a bespoke swing arm, literally stretching the platform of the donor bike to 6 feet. That rear section gets a polished metal cover with the LED lights integrated, and right below it is the slash-cut exhaust pipes covered with hexagonal mesh covers and custom perforated heat shields.

The café racer’s color theme is complemented by the chrome plated (in mirror finish polish) inserts on the entire frame and swingarm. Topping it all off are the subtle inclusions of the gold badges embellished with the brand name and the Helios 109 logo that signifies the 109th build by the custom shop thus far. Just for the records, the Helios bike will be delivered to the custom shop’s Miami, Florida location that’ll serve as their hub for the North American market from now on.

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Power-packed UMC-063 XP Zero electric motorcycle gives off jet aircraft vibes

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When a motorcycle is seven years in development, the final version is bound to be special. Even more so when it is designed by Hugo Eccles who’s worked for names like Nike, TAG Heur, Ford and LG. The seasoned industrial designer now creates bespoke machines under the brand name Untitled Motorcycles, and all of them more than meet the eye.

Unlike other custom builders, his creations have factory-level finish and the UMC-063 XP Zero is no different. The bike has won 17 international design awards. It is a customized version of the Zero SR/F, retaining all the qualities of the original one while still being very different in look and feel.

Designer: United Motorcycles  and Zero Motorcycles

The British-born designer has chosen Zero Motorcycles as the technical partner for this muscular two-wheeler crafted around a tubular steel spaceframe. The retro-futuristic styling of the bike combined with the aviation undertones pretty well sums up the stunning machine’s aura.

Under the crafty bodywork the performance is in no way compromised even though it is an electric-powered racer. Just for the records the 82kW direct drive motor is fed by the 15.2 kWh battery pack. The bike churns out 110hp and 146ft-lbs of torque which promises a top speed of 124 mph and an acceleration of 0-60mph in 3.7 seconds. The custom motorbike gets CNC-machined aerospace-grade 6061 aluminum fork brackets, custom-machined polymer panels, ultra-futuristic tail section and bespoke Motobox custom LED lights. The level of customization is evident from the presence of 43mm Showa self-balancing forks, a Showa GK01 monoshock, unique fork covers and ultra-cool front fender.

UMC-063 XP Zero rides on 17-inch cast alloy wheels and cast alloy rims – both on the Pirelli Diablo Superbike race tires. The machine has a tubular spaceframe featuring Showa SFF-BP 43 mm self-balancing forks and a Showa GK01 monoshock. The bike is draped in “AMS-36375 ‘Ghost Grey’ experimental aircraft paint” for obvious reasons – it should feel like an aircraft jet on roads. Untitled Motorcycles UMC-063 XP Zero is now available for order with the option to tweak things even further. The pricing is based on custom-built-to-order basis, and if you already love it, now is time to head straight over to the official website.

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This barebones motorcycle is a crazy mashup of bicycle, sprint racer and dirt bike

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Most concept bikes are picture-perfect, streamlined and flawless but then there are exceptions. You’ll either love this concept mashup bike or absolutely hate it for the confused interpretation.

The design is inspired by vintage board racing and drag racing aesthetics, fused with the passionate idea of motor racing in the good old days. This is the brain-child of a Milan-based motorbike photographer and director who doesn’t have any expertise in mechanics or aerodynamics, just a deep-rooted love for watching vintage motorbike racing from the early 1900s.

Designer: Valen Zhou

The form of this bike dubbed “Sprinter” is purely based on Valen’s imagination who wanted to create a board racer crossed with a drag bike. Things look raw upfront with the handcrafted steel frame, bicycle saddle and custom dropped bars confirming the raw character. At the heart, Sprinter is powered by a Kawasaki KZ250 engine (generating just 20 Nm of torque) and those crazy-looking suspensions are purely sketched by imagination, not necessarily backed by engineering feasibility. The petite seat too seems very uncomfortable, virtually curling up the rider in a fetal position.

Valen feeds the engine off a swappable 17 oz aluminum bottle mounted at the bottom to propel the Sprinter forward. Frame of the bike is encapsulated in exhaust pipe tape, and connected to a custom suspension setup on the front and the aft. On closer inspection, the bike handlebars have custom-built throttle mounted with gears and a reverse clutch level. Of course, braking is important, so the hardcore bike gets a single brake disc salvaged from a motocross bike. This all suggests, the serendipity track racer is made for lopping dirt tracks where braking is not that important. The Sprinter has a hub-steering set up to keep the raw racing element alive.

Ultimately the idea is to keep total weight to the bare minimum and not sacrifice agility as far as possible. Would I want to take this dirt racer for a spin on tracks? I’d be reluctant to do that since Valen himself is not sure if this one will adapt to the roads as intended.

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With carbon-fiber body and burst lights for safety, this limited-edition e-bike is a powerful attraction

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When you hop on your bike, you do so much good to yourself and the world around. You ensure there are lesser traffic congestions, your carbon footprint is insignificant, you have good exercise, and most importantly it’s guaranteed fun!

Traditional bikes demand more effort and time to get you from point A to B, arguably, electric bikes present a better and smother ride. From chunkier models initially, e-bikes are now lightweight, more attractive, and powerful. In spite of all the evolution, biking still remains dangerous in countries where bike lanes are only coming up or aren’t even a concept yet.

Designer: Edgenity

A Japanese manufacturer concerned about the perils of biking at night (or in regions referred above), has emerged with a sleek and steady e-bike that intends to be seen better on dark paths and around dangerous curves. Dubbed Nocturne, the e-bike developed by Edgenity comes with linear-styled LED front lights and bright red colored light below the seat.

The bright new lights make the Nocturne a worthy night rider, while its carbon-fiber body renders it lightweight and extremely thin. As a rider you’d wonder where the battery resides in the extremely lean form factor. Edgenity informs the undetachable battery cells are slotted into the bike’s down tube.

The more adventurous in the lot will appreciate the high-output motor onboard the Nocturne. It allows the e-bike to reach max torque of 40Nm making life easy for riders going uphill. On the way down, the bike is fitted with performance brakes to ensure every instant halt is smooth and not an abrupt surprise.

To ensure you have a hawk eye on your speed, battery, elapsed time, and light status; the bike has a built-in display bang in the center of the handlebar. Capable of going up to 120km on a single charge, the 16kg Nocturne will be available for about $1,600. But there’s a shame, the bike will be limited to 50 pieces only.

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Custom Bumblebee bike begs for a Transformers movie appearance

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Out of all the Transformers in the movie series, Bumblebee has seen the most drastic change. It’s evolved from a Volkswagen Beetle to the hot Chevrolet Camaro without taming the color scheme of course.

So, how about another change, a transition from a four-wheeled autoboot to a two-wheeled sleek robot that’s more agile and of course flamboyant?

Designer: RH Customs

The creative minds from India undertook the project to craft a cool Bumblebee out of a 1,284 cc Honda X4, and boy did it turn out well. This one derives its visual awesomeness from Michael Bay’s version highlighted by the chromatic combination. I just can’t keep my eyes off the intricately designed Bumblebee head with those amber LED lights.

RH Customs has added a weathered, rustic look to the motorcycle, and it’s complemented by the custom-designed saddle having diamond-stitched patterns and hand-carved fenders and fairings. They’ve also incorporated the cam covers salvaged from a 1972 Chevrolet Camaro SS. Those Autobots logos/emblems on the front forks and adjacent to the fuel tank add a sense of affiliation to the franchise which is quite convincing. The custom tuning house has carved a brand-new frame and swingarm for the bike to make way for the beefy rear wheel. This also lends the bike a lower stance.

The signature yellow and black color scheme of this ride is so damn hard to ignore – it virtually overshadows any other custom build that I already fancy. Once you ride the saddle, the fuel and temperature gauges instantly grab your attention. These are portrayed as light bars on top of the tank. And yes, before I forget to mention those, the glaring eyes of the Autobot are for show and the two additional lights on the front fairings act as the headlights while driving. Unfortunately, this sleek baby is not up for grabs and is a one-off creation only!

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This Tron-inspired low-slung serpent will be Metaverse world’s most desirable possession

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Tron Legacy set the bar way up high in 2010 when it showed the world what a futuristic set of wheels ought to look like. Those peeking headlights, low-slung body shape and hubless wheels – all sparked a renewed interest in bikes destined for decades ahead.

The dream still lives on as we’ve seen with immaculately designed concepts by budding automotive designers and actual prototypes by big names in the multimillion-dollar industry. The cool motorbike designed by Roman Dolzhenko and the jaw-dropping Dust Tesla are a couple of good examples if you need a head start.

Designer: Limesh Verma

Another flamboyant concept that piques my automotive instinct is the Azrael motorcycle by Limesh. It’s like a future vision of something that Elon Musk would dare to design (if he continues with his automotive ventures) for a colonized Mars sometime a decade down the line. Oozing with the similar assuring crawling stance of Dust Tesla, the Azrael bike has a definitive Tron Legacy influence on it. Everything on this two-wheeled serpent (if I may call it) is tuned for speed and not meant for sharp hairpins – either on a circuit or city streets. The thing is meant to push the throttle on and disappear into the horizon.

Those hubless wheels paired with the lightweight unibody frame crafted from carbon fiber make up for the visual lack of agility to an extent. On closer inspection, the rear wheel seems glued to the outer frame somehow. However, there could be a double wishbone suspension arm hidden underneath. The front wheel has a clearly visible single suspension, giving it a cruise bike-like character, not necessarily in the looks though.

The all-black polished body is contrasted with the sci-fi red or interstellar blue, signifying the element of speed. The ends of the handlebar, suspension springs and rims are done in a brushed metal finish for contrasty features. Either of these hues comes optional for the Azrael which already urges me to hop on and get the engine revving to peak RPMs until the needle shakes!

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This custom Street Bob crafted from forged carbon fiber rolled straight out of a Metaverse world

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Cooler Master is better known for its jaw-dropping PC cases and peripherals but a motorbike link seemed unlikely until now.

A customized Street Bob from the Harley Davidson camp comes as no surprise, but one that’s modernized for a sci-fi look is rare. Fusing the cool lighting of a Cooler Master case and the freedom of a 2020 Harley-Davidson Street Bob getting dapper customization is the highlight of this edgy cruiser bike.

Designer: Rough Crafts

Taiwan-based Rough Crafts is the team behind this build specially crafted to celebrate Cooler Master’s 30th anniversary. The red cherry on the top is a matching computer case. To mark the occasion, the custom shop chose forged carbon fiber for the meticulous texture of the bike. The aluminum fins on the fuel tank and the rear section add contrast to the hyper-realistic creation. According to Winston Yeh of Rough Crafts, the idea was “to combine the signature elements of both worlds.”

Attention to detail is undeniable as Winston leveraged 3D printing to digitally design the fairing tank and tail from a high-end polymer material. Wrapping the carbon fiber parts with eye-popping marble texture on the bike parts is something to behold here. Rough Crafts leveraged the expertise of his trusted collaborators like MS Pro and CT-Garage to handle the fabrication and final assembly respectively.

Meaning, the Cooler Master’s identifiable purple lighting setup (nod to the PC heat sink) and the sharp looks of their geeky computer cases, fused with the fin details of the custom shop’s builds and use of lots of forged carbon fiber. The LED projector headlights, taillights, and turn signal lights all come courtesy Koso.

Chassis upgrades include the Öhlins forks connected to the custom yokes and Öhlins shock mated to The Speed Merchant swingarm. The in-house handlebars and finned air filter along with the switches from Rebuffini directly integrate with the Street Bob’s CAN bus system for plug-and-play functionality. To put it precisely, a balanced mix of cool and cliched aesthetics with riding superiority to boast.

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Transforming electric bike goes from a performance ride to cargo carrier in a jiffy

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Urban mobility of the future is majorly going to rely on electric two-wheelers with the freedom of shape-shifting aesthetics. The TRISO Electric Motorcycle is a good example of this longing for an adaptable commuter that is good for any life scenario.

The transforming electric bike is targeted towards the younger lot, generally aged 20 -30 who want to showcase their passion for driving while being considerate to the planet. TRISO has got three riding modes – Eco, Road and Explore – each one leveraging a different shape and riding aesthetics. The switch happens in a matter of seconds, thereby, perfect for any real-time requirements.

Designer: Laurence LAI and 羅 靖軒

Transformation of the bike is perfectly in sync with the shape-changing fabric for a seamless transition. So, the bike goes from a shopping mode in the city superstore to a sports racer without anyone ever noticing. The storage mode is really useful when the need arises, and when not required; retracts back for a slimmer, muscular profile that’ll appeal to the younger lot. The space can be used to store backpacks, helmets, or medium-sized luggage too. High riding position means, it can be taken for a spin on the dirt trails, and agility can be a real trait pro riders can explore.

The 100 percent zero-emission bike gets a simple geometric shape for user-friendly aesthetics which aids in aerodynamic drag reduction too. In the performance mode, it can go up to a top speed of 75 km/h, electronically limited for driving safety. The power delivery of 10kW (14 hp) has enough thump to satiate one’s desire for speed. In the mixed city driving mode, TRISO has a range of 130 km.

The current speed and the battery range are displayed on the cool HUD which is quite unique in its own right. A lot of work has been put into the color combination which really elevates the futuristic feel of the ride. Those cool orange and grey hues mixed with the white on the body frame have absolutely got me drooling over.

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This Polestar electric bike is a perfect amalgam of looks, power and ergonomic comfort

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Polestar is going great guns with exponential profits in the last year or so with SUVs and performance cars being liked by the masses. The Swedish automotive brand has also forayed into the two-wheeler market with a hand-built mountain bike, so it makes complete sense to envision a performance electric bike for the premium EV maker.

The Polestar CP1 Concept is a culmination of the future polestar motorbike with a performance akin to current-day gas-powered bikes. The brainchild of Lukasw Wenzhöfer takes shape as a likable realistic version of Polestar sports bike you’d see unless some other designer envisions better.

Designer: Lukasw Wenzhöfer

Just like the four-wheeled counterparts, this Polestar EV bike has a very geometric, edgy design. The high riding position reinforces the ride’s performance status backed with the high-grade suspension system. The focus of this design is on ergonomics and functionality. So, those good looks are not merely for the eye candy factor, but rather for a defined shape that makes complete practical sense.

That futuristic array of headlights contrasting with the minimal yet sci-fi taillights gives us an idea of the head being put into the overall vision for the bike. The wide body stance when viewed from the front and the naked rear arouses a sense of distinct appeal only reserved for performance bikes. If electric bikes can look as good as this, there’ll be many takers for a Polestar two-wheeler without a doubt.

Combined with the futuristic hues of black, silver and grey, the Polestar CP1 Concept is destined to be a winning combination of cool looks, punchy performance and ergonomic aesthetics that help make any EV the cut through past the blueprint stage, then to the prototype stage, and finally on to the production stage. Would all of us bike fanatics want this Polestar bike to be a reality someday? The answer would be a resounding yes!

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