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Designer develops new electric motorcycle capable of changing the market. The new project involves the creation of a motorcycle capable of adapting to the rider according to his height..
The electric motorcycle market has been gaining more and more prominence in the world of urban mobility and, with that, several advances are being made and one that has caught the media's attention in recent days is the development of a new sustainable motorcycle that changes size from according to the need of the pilot.
New electric motorcycle could “reinvent the wheel” if it gets off the ground
The new motorcycle concept is being developed by industrial designer Zhengxuan Xie. The project comprises Zhengxuan's graduation from the Royal College of Art in London, England. One of the unique features of the design is the electric bike's ability to adjust to the size of all riders, which can be called the “Power Inside” concept.
Called the Athena, the electric bike can change its shape and adapt to any size rider, changing seat height and other dimensions. The designer explains that the seat height of an electric or conventional motorcycle is one of the biggest difficulties for those who need to have a motorcycle.
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For example, shorter people can benefit from this new concept, as the driver would be able to decide the dimensions of the motorcycle, as long as it is within the adjustment possibilities. Although it is a project for the future, the innovation caught the attention of the electric motorcycle market all over the world.
In addition, Zhengxuan claims that the model can also be a powerful machine. The designer estimates that the electric motorcycle would be powered by a 17,7 kWh battery with a capacity of 51 milliamps, which could provide up to 348 volts of energy for the engine.
Designer Zhengxuan Xie's electric motorcycle would have visible functions and structures state-of-the-art
Another interesting fact about the Athena motorcycle is that the vehicle expresses functions and structures visually, which means that details such as battery performance, radiator placement or fenders are displayed on the motorcycle body parts through graphics.
According to Designer Zhengxuan Xie, the matte material allows users to feel the strength of the model's outer contour, and when they approach it, they can see its mechanical structure inside the vehicle even more, to feel the power inside the vehicle, which is also continuation of the "Power Inside" in the user's personality.
It is important to remember that electric motorcycle market is winning more and more enthusiasts around the world. In Brazil, for example, sales of electric motorcycles expanded greatly in 2022. National Federation of Motor Vehicle Distribution (Fenabrave) 7,2 battery powered motorcycles and scooters were sold last year. This number shows an increase of 2246% compared to the previous year.
Shineray presents new electric motorcycle
In March of this year, Shineray do Brasil presented another electric motorcycle option to the domestic market. The model, called the Shineray SHE E-Jet, has a different, more modern design, with a front headlight assembly and fairing that even resemble Triumph details. The Shineray SHE E-Jef features a distinctive and modern design that hardly goes unnoticed on the streets, which is the biggest highlight of the new Shineray model.
The brand's new vehicle promises new details in the finish and greater comfort for the pilot. The project focuses on another audience while the other models were looking for professionals in the delivery sector, the new model is looking for motorcyclists who are looking for an alternative to exchange the combustion motorcycle for the electric motorcycle.
