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This futuristic electric bike generates sounds courtesy of resonating tubes on one side

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An electric motorcycle with the visual appeal of a powerful fuel-powered bike, capable of producing an equally intimidating sound pattern to add unique USP to the otherwise quiet electric motor.

The thud and deep sound of the motorcycle engine are like music to the ears of purists. That deep resonating sound when you cruise on a long stretch of the road, and as you push the accelerator the sound becomes more low-pitched. With the gradual shift to electric motorcycles, the definitive sound of the motorcycle engines has been lost since the electric motors produce very little or no perceivable sound at all. This can be a major put-off for motorheads who are fueled by the sweet sound of fuel-powered engines. Automotive designer Lin Yu Cheng however wants to fix this with this jaw-dropping electric motorcycle design.

Designer: LYC Design

He took inspiration from the Singing Ringing Tree sculpture in Burnley, England which is made out of layers of steel tubes with holes cut in them – something similar to a flute. As the wind blows, melodic sound is produced, and that’s what motivated him to design a bike with a resonating structure on one side. Looking more like the humongous exhausts of a hyperbike, these metal tubes add a handsome character to the ride. According to Lin, the sculpture-inspired design lends the electric motorbike a soulful resonance to the otherwise emotionless motor.

Here the speed can be converted into a low-frequency resonant sound that binds the emotions and elicits a fresher man-machine relationship. On the Euterpe 9 resonant metal tubes of varying lengths are installed on one side of the machine, so as to create different frequencies of harmonic resonance with the speed of the bike. These metal installations are integrated into the body of the bike in a way that they flow with the inherent shape of the two-wheeler. The side wind blows at an almost vertical angle across the metal tube opening, and sound frequency increases or decreases with speed. Another variation is added when the biker leans around the bend, thereby producing a slightly different sound.

In this concept design, the visual extension and linearity have eliminated space above the battery, thereby permitting for a curved fold above the body giving the EV a lightweight and futuristic feel. At low speeds below 80 kmph the high-pitched waves are produced since the valve is closed. Riding at speeds above 80 kmph will open up the valves of resonance tubes turning the tube into an Opened-pipe Standing Waves tube.

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This Robocop worthy electric bike is a nemesis for the bad guys

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As we head into the future, bikes with lean muscular designs are being preferred over their fat counterparts. The Ronin bike is one of them with its Robocop bike-like aesthetics and build.

It’s not that often that I see a motorcycle and instantly feel the urge to hop on, wishing deep down to the core, it somehow meets fruition and I could experience the adrenaline rush for real. Today is the day, I instantly felt a connection with this cool electric bike which has a definitive big boy’s league feel to it. The ride dubbed Ronin could be labeled a café racer, or maybe a circuit racer – in fact, it has no strings attached since the designer imagines it as a blank canvas. Any which way this two-wheeled beauty ticks the right boxes to give automotive lovers those butterflies in the stomach.

Desinger: Daniel Kemnitz

Alright enough of the emotional mongering, and we talk about its electric drivetrain innards. The motorcycle is powered by an electric battery for daily commutes when overclocked (I happen to be a gadget freak too) power delivery is not necessary. There are dual hydrogen fuel cells for extended range or added oomph for those open freeways. Most importantly these fuel cells can be instantly swapped without the need for any tools.

The unique sense of flowing aesthetics is something that keeps my fire burning whenever I see a fresh automotive design. The Ronin bike is right up there for its blend of cyberpunk-influenced shapes and metallic inserts. It has a rear left attached long swingarm which looks a bit odd when viewed from the 6 0’clock positions. It almost looks like it’s crippled on one side. However, the front gives the rider a sense of balance and confidence in pushing the throttle too with its front leaning position.

The headlights and the taillights have a very contrasting yet peculiar design that seems to be inspired by modern appliances. Especially that industrial design dominated headlight residing inside the round metal housing.

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This Hyundai electric superbike concept is a Greek god teleported into the future

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A badass Hyundai electric bike carrying the athletic posture of a Greek god -who would have ever imagined that? Well, that’s what the freedom of concept design brings to the table!

Hyundai takes pride in its world-renowned automotive technology, and their foray into electric cars is looking seamless so far. EVs are going to be the future, that’s not a hidden fact, and the South Korean giant could experiment with an electric bike of the future. In the concept world realm, of course, or maybe in the real world too. Designer Ji woong Cha believes an electric bike could be feasible coming from the house of Hyundai. A two-wheeler that draws core design inspiration from the popular IONIQ range. The shape of the letter “Q” makes up the basic structural shape of the concept bike.

Designer: Ji woong Cha

Carrying a very long wheelbase, and a definitive café racer persona, Cha imagines a Hyundai superbike to be clad in eye-popping features. The beastly character on the outside contrasted with the eco-friendly aesthetics inside the guts of this muscular ride. That futuristic DNA is mashed up with the retro look of classic motorcycles just in the right ratio. Make no mistakes about its ability to whizz past bystanders with a powerful electric motor under the belly. Bang in the middle is the gaping hole which signifies the emptiness of the letter “Q” – in a way lending it a shredded athletic form reminiscent of the Greek god Hermes.

The front of IONIQ ‘Q’ has a reinforced suspension giving the bike a robust look and the ability to take rough roads without the rider ever noticing the bumps. The same goes for the swingarm suspension on the rear which makes me believe this electric motorcycle is built for peak performance on any turf. Headlights on the front have a disk-like array of LEDs which further adds to the cool look of the IONIQ ‘Q’ bike!

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This badass Vyrus bike custom kit turns the eye candy ride a predatory monster

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Vyrus, the exclusive Italian motorcycle manufacturer having its roots in Coriano, Italy is an avant-garde when it comes to innovative bike designs. For more than thirty years the Italian craftsmanship has shaped the niche for the brand known to dress up the Ducati powertrain into machines that set any night-time highway on fire. The high-performance motorcycle outfit has a knack for creating extremely sharp two-wheelers that appeal to young riders.

If the sexy-looking Vyrus bikes like 984 2V, 985 4V, and 987 4V needed an even more of a god-like appearance, something outstanding needs to be done. That’s where the VTOPIA Design steps in, and turns the hot beast into an irresistible set of wheels rearing to set the tarmac alive. The AG-SYS kit teleports the Vyrus’ hot seller bikes into a predator-like machine that no one will miss taking notice of even in the dark of the hour.

The custom kit brings the full carbon fiber bodywork for the Vyrus bikes with an ultra-aggressive geometric style. Everything right from the angular handlebars, license plate holder, mudguard and monocoque to the single-piece front fairing, belly pan, and airbox get the carbon fiber treatment. Just have a look at that suspension tail section, custom intakes, or the matching belly pan – the kit seems to do the unthinkable here.

To maintain the polygonal bodywork design, the bike gets the bespoke CNC-machined front and rear frame. The custom seat on top of the 3D laser-printed nylon-carbon fiber subframe, and pure titanium exhaust system designed by VTOPIA and materialized by SPARK Exhaust take the custom design to unprecedented realms. The aluminum fuel cell has been moved a bit, the dash is redesigned, the Motogadget Motoscope Pro instrumentation unit added and a custom battery box included. Man… what more can you ask for!

The flamboyant AG-SYS Kit is going to be only available in limited numbers and will be available in two different options – woven or forged carbon fiber make. For a starting price tag of approximately $22,300, the kit is the right supplement for the popular Vyrus models.

Designer: VTOPIA Design for Vyrus

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This disproportionate mini bike for city commutes will garner surefire attention

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We’ve seen all kinds of bike concepts, right from the most sci-fi set of wheels to the ones that are a refreshing makeover of the classic rides. This one though is starkly odd to look at but still cute in its own rights. Whether or not one would want to hop on this one for short city commutes is totally subjective.

While the design is all about balanced proportions, this bike (or moped if I can call it) is very disproportionate. Either the bike’s upper body is bigger than the set of wheels it has got (very biased on the part of the designer I believe), or the ride was deliberately created to garner attention. It seems, the front section somehow got offset during the blueprint stage, and no one even bothered to point that out. Even the handlebar has a disproportionate geometry, so the mini bike for sure has that disproportional theme running in its DNA. Either way, it has a peculiar cute element to it. Most certainly it takes a detour from the industry-proven design language of balanced proportions and smooth flowing lines.

The Martiniceu Racing livery suggests its high-speed character, but the designer doesn’t mention any of the specifications here. The exposed side body of the bike clearly indicates the mini bike is powered by fuel and not an electric battery, as most automotive designers choose to do so in the current era. The bloated form factor is revealing of its short commute character, and in no way can it take to the racing tracks, not even mildly in my view.

To me, this downright odd yet attractive ride looks like a confused mashup of the CAKE electric bikes with a classic contoured interpretation of the Honda Motocompo. Like I said before, this two-wheeler is a classic motorcycle that somehow got the drivetrain of a moped – that visual disparity between the upper and lower half of the mini bike is proof enough!

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This solar cargo bike boasting the edgy Cybertruck DNA is a safe ride for dystopian future

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The future is uncertain with the environmental issues looking us straight in the face. So, we all are staring at a reality where breathing in clean air will be a privilege. Understandably, bike design will make a U-turn to a more conservative approach to keep up with the times. This motorbike envisioned for such a dystopian future, therefore, makes complete sense.

Ideally, two-wheelers are meant to induce the adrenaline rush as the gust of air pushes the hair back (that’s if you are not wearing a helmet) and blowing frantically in every direction. The blood rush of accelerating on the open roads and whizzing past bystanders at speed is bliss. Over the years though, a new kind of bike design has burst into the scene – the enclosed form factor. This shape reduces the aerodynamic drag and makes more sense for bikes that need to conserve energy for better mileage on a single charge.

Designer: Puneet Nagi

This Solar Cargo Bike bearing sharp aesthetics is inspired by the enclosed bike design. Moreover, it looks more of a Cybertruck influenced shape and skin. That bit lends the bike a futuristic appeal, fit for an unsafe world, where breathing in clean air is a luxury for most, as the air is contaminated by pollutants and harmful chemicals. So, it is much better to be cocooned inside a safe enclosure that has more to it than just mere novelty. The closed enclosure acts as a perfect base for solar panels on top to charge up the electric battery.

Designer Puneet Nagi imagines it as a cargo bike for hauling groceries, medium-sized luggage, or anything that needs to be kept in safe housing. Heavy downpour is no obstacle for the Solar Cargo Bike as it cruises at safe speeds for getting things done without having much carbon footprint as compared to four-wheeled vehicles.

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This ultra-modern café racer is crafted for techy riders with style quotient

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A striking café racer not afraid to break the norms, and appeal to the young generation who prefer sleek motorbikes that impress in vivid skins. A power-packed ride that’s made for healthy street brawls for fun on the weekends, and regular commutes on weekdays!

Café racers are the perfect substitute for hardcore sports bikes – after all the former are stripped-down versions of original bikes. This gives café racer motorcycles an advantage of speed and maneuverability. Most of these two-wheelers have a definitive classic charm to them, and it is refreshing to see a cool café racer with a futuristic appeal. On the same lines, the Neopilen electro neo-café racer concept is a motorcycle designed for Husqvarna Motorcycles, a Swedish-origin Austrian company, carrying a distinct design language.

Designer: Onkar H

The bike is dominated by creased silhouettes on the side body panel and the front stance. Designer Onkar H says the inspiration for the vertical architecture design comes from the Sarolea motors’ high-performance electric motorcycles. The rear has a very revealing stance with the body frame fusing into the seat in a concave shape. Talking of the body panel, it reminds me of the Xbox Series X – not only because of the rectangular aesthetics but the presence of a fluorescent color (of the Xbox logo) and the cool blue ambiance near the tank.

The bike has a dominant high positioned stance with ample ground clearance to tilt on the corners or take on the extremely inclined roads in the hills. The renders here point towards Neopilen being the perfect accomplice for short sprints and showing off skills like wheelies. The electric bike takes a detour from the conventional dark-skin hues of lean and mean street riders – and that’s destined to catch eyeballs no matter what.

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This sleek ride is a Tron: Legacy bike + Batpod mashed-up into one

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What do you get when the Tron Legacy’s icon bike is mashed up with the Dark Knight’s ride? This uber-cool set of two wheels is all set to glide into the future of biking. Motorheads, brace yourselves up for the Spirit gigabike which is more than worthy of The Batman’s plot!

Designer Roman Dolzhenko elevates the level of realism and balanced aesthetics for the electric motorcycle Robert Pattinson will be itching to drive in real life. While behind the camera Bruce Wayne is crafting Batmobile in his secret mancave, the idea of building a Batpod for sequels is not that bad. The Spirit fits in like the last puzzle piece in the scheme of things, Matt Reeves might be cooking up. Coming back to this handsome beast, the curvaceous body in matte black gives it the eye-popping tonal contrast and a sense of elegance honed by the overall balanced visual design.

Designer: Roman Dolzhenko

Add to the mix, those sharp headlights that give off typical Iron Man helmet vibes with the lightened-up eyes, and we’ve got a winner on our hands. The hypertrophied wheels are fat enough to take the tarmac with confidence at high speeds, and oh… did I forget to mention the razor cut alloys highlighting its mean character. The bike is no less than a trending influencer wearing those highly desirable (and of course steeply-priced) Nike sneakers. Tron: Legacy-like character drips down to the heads-up console, electric charging port, the whole front section, and the sleek taillights.

Of course, I have my insecurities about riding on the smooth seat of the motorcycle while going into a tight chicane. However, that doesn’t take away the absolute droop-worthy styling of the Spirit gigabike which I hope will be the benchmark (at least in design) for bikes coming in a decade’s time. And it does come in cool orange, dark grey and metallic silver color skins too which are equally dope.

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Electric Batpod is a turbine-engine powered ride with tank tread wheels that sits in Batman’s underground cave

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How about a Batpod riding on tank tread wheels for The Batman movie that’ll portray the vigilante as a motorhead building his own set of wheels in the secret underground Batcave?

The ruthless vigilante, Batman eventually evolved into a superhero with a strict moral code and a sense of justice. The rides that the superhero relies on for his good deeds have also evolved over the years. Remember Christopher Nolan’s Tumbler Batmobile which was highly militarized for the right reasons. The escape pod integrated into the Tumbler (yes the Batpod) was equally impressive. So why shouldn’t the future Batpod two-wheeler be militarized for added spice?

Designer: Fang E

Even though director Matt Reeves is vouching for a more realistic approach for the Batmobile and Batcave for the upcoming “The Batman” movie slated for March 4, 2022 release, I would totally be rooting for a Batpod with tank treads. Just like the one pictured here. Created by Fang E (aka. Fang Yi) who was already impressed with his dystopian world two-wheeler, has crafted another digital masterpiece that is the perfect fit for the redesigned Batcave Matt has hinted for the upcoming Batman – right in the heart of the secret underground railway that exists in New York.

Christened the P.64 Lancehead, this cool militarized two-wheeler has that definitive edgy Batman influence. The sharp aesthetics and the Batman-like drape on all sides are absolutely dope for the vigilante’s fans. The concept vehicle is imagined to be powered by an electric gas turbine engine – so one can expect that deep sound matching Batman’s personality. To overhaul the dark character of the superhero who’s been a loner all these years, the bike could be the ideal accomplice with its multi-colored options too. Just imagine the Batman riding this dapper machine in blue and yellow or unicolored matte orange skin!

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This Vespa-inspired SMEG e-scooter is perfectly equipped to carry your picnic items with you

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Relying heavily on the Vespa (and even SMEG’s) soft, rounded, colorful, fun-loving image, the SMEG Futro is an e-scooter concept that embodies the feeling of driving down to the beach, the park, or the lake for a lazy Sunday. The scooter’s curved form language is a direct inspiration of SMEG’s own design styles and leans heavily into the golden age of Italian automotive design (when companies like Vespa and Lambretta came to be), while its side panels open up to reveal a whole host of picnic items and tiny kitchen appliances, all the way from tiffins and thermoses to even a toaster and wine cooler!

This unique niche approach seems rather interesting, as the SMEG Futro positions itself as the perfect recreational two-wheeler. Meant clearly for lounging, the Futro doesn’t come with a spare tire stored in its side panels… instead, its panels open up to reveal a comprehensive picnic kit. The Futro comes fully equipped with thermoses to store tea and coffee, cups to serve them, tiffin-boxes for food, platters for sandwiches and cheese charcuterie boards, cutlery to dig in, and perhaps two of my favorite features, a literal toaster and wine-cooler! The two electrical appliances run on the Futro’s own detachable battery unit (which can be found right under the seat), giving you a comprehensive picnicking experience that’s sure to have everyone around you feeling jealous!

The overall scooter’s aesthetic feels like a culmination of a few design languages, including SMEG’s own visual aesthetic, combined with the likes of modern-day scooters like Vespa, NIU, and Gogoro. The scooter sports a ring-light on the front, with two indicators below it and the SMEG branding in between. Like the Vespa, the scooter uses a glossy finish complete with chrome accents and leather trims to look like a modern classic. Its dashboard, however, is an entirely modernized touch-sensitive display that lets you access Futro’s laundry list of features, including a navigation dashboard, and even a music player that serves as the perfect accompaniment during your picnic!

The SMEG Futro comes in a deliciously vast range of pastel colors that look incredibly eye-catching from afar. The muted color schemes are a hat-tip to SMEG’s kitchen appliances that sport the same pastel shades to blend into your kitchen’s decor.

Designer: Joon S.

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