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The Droog E-Fighter V2 is like a post-apocalyptic Tesla Cybertruck on two wheels

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Taking low-poly grunge as a deliberate design direction, the Droog DM-017 (also known as the E-Fighter V2) was designed to be the kind of e-bike that mirrors the anarchist end-of-the-world vibe this year has been so far. Building on the original E-Fighter, the V2 features an upgraded battery pack and brushless 2020 DS motor by Zero, sitting underneath a faceted distressed-metal body that does a great job of adding character to the bike… a feature that’s only further reinforced by the e-bike’s solid all-terrain wheels.

The E-Fighter V2 also comes with an unusual headlamp that shines through two slits in the front metal panel. This linear lighting approach mirrors the Cybertruck’s style, and can even be found on the back with the light-strip taillamps. While the aesthetics hint at a combination of futurism and performance, the bike is, in fact, built to live up to those expectations. The brushless motor from Zero gives the E-Fighter V2 80 lb-ft of instant torque and a top speed of 100mph. The e-bike even features upgraded suspension in both front and rear wheels, with adjustability on the fly, and a Bluetooth-enabled app that allows you to change parameters as well as monitor your bike’s performance. When all’s said and done, you can simply plug the e-bike into a 110V charging point to juice it up overnight… that’s if there is a functioning power-grid in the post-apocalyptic world.

Designer: Droog Moto (Max and Erica Droog)

This Striking Electric bike is crafted for pure adrenaline rush on open roads or race tracks

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Ask any bike enthusiast and he’ll any day pick a futuristic-looking set of wheels for a ride on the open roads with the setting sun in the backdrop. This Tron-like electric bike with hints of stormtrooper helmet inspiration designed by EPTA Design evokes the resonant feeling, wherein you just want to zoom-in on the long road ahead and push the throttle for that adrenaline rush. Everything but the horizon fades away as you and your machine become one!

Ideated in 2014, the Space Frame electric motorcycle traverses one to the realms of a future where form and function are in perfect cohesion. The use of a lightweight yet structurally tough unibody metal frame that’s juxtaposed with the trimmed down aesthetics gives the ride its distinct character. The broad wheels with huge suspension units on both the wheels give a sense of assurance that one can reach hair-raising speeds, spurring to go even faster. The bike has a high center of gravity and a hunched forward driving position – perfect for a race circuit sprint to the finish line. Take the Space Frame electric bike for a drag race and it won’t disappoint either!

Overall the EPTA’s conceptualization is level-headed, giving the motorcycle flexibility to be a street-legal ride as well as something you would bet your money on for topping a speed record sprint in the Mojave desert. The elongated frame makes the Space Frame ideal for a balanced presence on the road both visually and dynamics wise. So, we have our vote going strong for this futuristic set of wheels, how about you?

Designer: EPTA

 

This e-bike changes the fundamental visual template of motorcycle design

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It’s difficult to say if the modern day motorcycle was inspired heavily by the need to look like a muscular horse. I’m talking about the chest-shaped fuel tank, the common need to have the taillight project outward like a horse’s tail, or the visor above the headlight almost being reminiscent of a horse’s mane. I’m not drawing definitive conclusions here, but the motorcycle today does have an almost animal-meets-ergonomics quality to it… but what if this animal had an electric heartbeat?

The PUNCH is an e-bike that reinterprets the motorcycle template with its less-organic-more-geometric sensibilities. Owing to its battery and electric drivetrain setup, the PUNCH can afford to do away with the curvilinear, sinewy bike design and just lay the inner components out in a way that’s straightforward and yet comfortable. This renewed approach is what makes the PUNCH such a radically different two wheeler. It comes with a double-cylindrical body that seamlessly goes from headlight to seat to taillight, highly reminiscent of the Pocket Rocket from Sol Motors.

Designer Artem Smirnov’s inspiration for the PUNCH came, however, from the supermotard concepts that flooded the Parisian streets in the 80s. “Modest weight, compact dimensions, high ground clearance, spoke wheels, elongated suspension travels. Everything is designed both for aggressive day-time driving in a real city with its traffic jams, edge stones and sidewalks”, says Smirnov. The PUNCH comes with two detachable batteries between the rider’s legs (one on either side), which can be manually disengaged and taken indoors for charging. In its bid to make the entire e-bike more efficient, the PUNCH cuts down on all the frills, resulting in this stunningly minimalist, almost USB-stick-shaped beauty. Smirnov is currently working with Belarus-based Punch Motorcycles to bring this concept to life. On paper, the Punch will come in two variants with top speeds of 105km/h and 120km/h respectively. The dual battery setup should give the e-bike a range of roughly 110 kilometers, making it perfect for zipping down urban landscapes while onlookers try to get a glimpse of the bike’s unusually eye-catching aesthetic!

Designers: Artem Smirnov and Punch Motorcycles

At 205 mph top speed, this salt-lake racer aims at being the world’s fastest e-bike

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If the Voxan Wattman physically reminds you of the shape of a bullet, it’s completely intentional. Meet the Wattman, an e-bike vying for the position of the world’s fastest electric two-wheeler. The Wattman was initially unveiled in 2013 by boutique motorcycle maker Voxan as a two-wheeler with 203hp of power, 150ft-lbs of torque, and a 0-60mph acceleration time below 3.4 seconds. After 7 years of refinement, Voxan revealed the Wattman was ready to take on the two-wheeler land-speed record (previously set by Ryuji Tsuruta on his Mobitec EV-02A racer).

The new, specially built Wattman comes fitted with a 367hp engine, powered by 1,470-cell batteries and cooled using dry-ice held in a special reservoir in the bike to draw heat away from the battery and motor. Its redesigned streamliner body even went through multiple simulations and wind-tunnel tests, and Venturi Group (the company behind Voxan) says the bike is ready to take on the land speed record of 204.48mph. The record-breaking run was set for July this year, but was disrupted by the pandemic. Legendary racer and former Grand Prix motorcycle road racing World Champion Max Biaggi will take the Wattman for a spin in the year 2021 on the Salar de Uyuni salt flats in Bolivia to hopefully set the new record for the world’s fastest e-bike.

Designer: Voxan (Venturi Group)

This BMW Motorrad electric concept is bringing back retro with the WWII-era sidecar!

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We love seeing designers get creative with electric bikes! Each one is unique with its features and our current favorite is this conceptual electric BMW Motorrad blended with El Solitario MC elements that is nothing like we’ve seen before in the e-bike world. It is bringing retro sidecars back with a cool new makeover!

This electric motorcycle is designed for long-distance journeys keeping in mind any tough conditions that can come up on the way. The aesthetic has been inspired by the iconic Ural motorcycles with the designer adding his own modern twist on the post-WWII BMW customs. Why is this e-bike different from the rest you ask? Because it swaps the traditional passenger cart for a sidecar which will be equipped with tools and essential gear. The extra storage space also includes straps to hold down the cargo or tools you are carrying and with a flat base, there is room for extra batteries too.

To assist with night vision during long off-road adventures, there are three LED spotlights in the front of the detachable sidecar. The designer gives a modern tribute to the Ural motorcycle with the detailed elements of the design. The smooth yet angular body of the e-bike sports a slate gray paint which gives it a minimal appeal despite its otherwise muscle-y build. The translucent mudguards placed above the thick threaded wheels help to slim down its physical form visually.

It also features a screen display with essential controls that make communication easier with its simple UI. The swingarm supports a slim brown saddle leather seat with handlebar grips. The whole motorcycle is powered by an 18.7 kWh battery supported by the cargo sidecar’s extra supplies. It is still a concept so the exact performance is not known but it was designed for long-range rides and is pretty neat for an electric bike that balances nostalgia with a futuristic build

Designer: Iago Valino

A Tesla e-bike would help rapidly electrify the two-wheeler industry

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The ubiquity of electric vehicles can undeniably be attributed to Tesla. Had it not been for Elon Musk’s vision to make battery-powered four-wheelers the gold standard, we wouldn’t see the entire automotive industry scramble towards competing in this new field… however, there’s an exception that can be directly linked to Tesla’s non-involment. Two Wheelers.

Tesla has dabbled in most sections of the four-wheeler industry, from sedans, to pickup trucks, roadsters, semi-trailer trucks, and even quad-bikes. There’s an obvious lack of two-wheelers in Tesla’s product portfolio, and James Gawley took it upon himself to fill that void, at least with a concept. Meet the Tesla Model M… designed to make electric bikes more of the status quo, the Model M comes with a unique aesthetic that deliberately chooses to create a negative space in its design where the fuel-tank would be, almost poking fun at its fuel-guzzling ancestors. The bike’s curvy outer body harks to the curvilinear design-language of its sedans like the Model X and Model S, and a massive dashboard occupies a significant amount of space where you’d expect the fuel tank’s inlet – giving you a whole host of data from your speed and battery level to the bike’s performance and even a detailed map to help you navigate. Pretty cool, right? And it’s compatible with Tesla’s Supercharger network too!

Designer: James Gawley

This WWII fighter jet-looking electric bike blends futuristic design with Japanese details

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Electric bikes usually have a futuristic aesthetic and its very rare that an e-bike evokes a sense of nostalgia while fitting within modern times. That is what makes the Katalis EV.500 electric motorcycle special, it is inspired by a WWII fighter aircraft that brings power without pollution. A dear friend described this design as ‘steampunk without the steam’ and we couldn’t agree more.

A Jakarta-based design and branding studio that has expertise in the field of mobility has designed this fighter jet-like electric bike in the middle of a pandemic. In fact, the pandemic influenced the people of Indonesia to be more mindful of their health and make changes in their lifestyle that made the environment around them cleaner – in terms of germs as well as pollutants. There were 3 core variables – 1) freedom in access to mobility 2) happiness 3) pollution-free vehicle. The Katalis is a custom build of a Selis Garuda electric motorcycle injected with the adrenaline of a wartime pilot. The aesthetics are unlike those of a traditional electric bike – the design team got rid of the existing frame and replaced it entirely with a new body made of series 6061 aluminum which gives it the military visual appeal highlighted with Japanese design details while being kind to the planet.

“We think it is quite rare to have an electric motorcycle design that has a metal body or shield,” says Julian Palapa, principal designer at Katalis company. “Furthermore, the rider of this electric motorcycle will also be spoiled by various retro-style yet functional instrument panels — from an analog voltmeter to the light switch.” Katalis hopes that building a custom electric bike while being in lockdown inspires more young designers to channel their energy into boosting their creativity.

Designer: Katalis Company

Blackstone HyperTek electric motorcycle smashes all molds

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By Jonathon Ramsey Here we have a motorcycle that takes advantage of what can be done with an electric powertrain and looks like one of the possibilities in the sci-fi futures we've dreamed of. South African company Blackstone Tek, better known by t...

Segway’s first electric dirt bikes arrive in early 2020

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Segway-Ninebot technically makes electric vehicles that go outside, but now it has machines designed explicitly for outdoor expeditions. The company has introduced two Dirt eBike models, the X160 and X260, that are billed as crosses between conventi...