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01 EV SHIFT

As electric mobility accelerates globally, motorcycles represent a high-efficiency, low-footprint transportation solution. This project investigates the growing EV motorcycle market and proposes a mid-range electric sport concept designed around sustainable materials, modular architecture, and lifecycle-conscious engineering, balancing performance with environmental responsibility.

TYPE

California College of the Arts

Undergraduate Junior Project

DURATION

16 Weeks (2022)

EV MARKET

02 OPPORTUNITIES

As electric mobility adoption accelerates, the motorcycle industry faces a segmentation imbalance. Premium electric bikes dominate the high-performance tier, while lightweight urban models occupy the low-cost segment. This project identifies and addresses the opportunity between these extremes.

LIFECYCLE

03 FULL PICTURE

PROJECT FOCUS

Growth of EV motorcycle adoption
Urban congestion + sustainability shift
Gap in mid-range performance segment
Environmental responsibility + scalable design opportunity

PROCESS

04 SHAPING

DIMENSIONS

05 TARGET MASS

The motorcycle targets a mid-weight range of approximately 400–480 lbs, balancing performance with maneuverability and everyday usability.

This is achieved through a strategic combination of lightweight materials and efficient structural design

43 in

33 in

83 in

27 °

MOTORCYCLE SEAT

Recycled foam core

The CMF proposal emphasizes material honesty and durability through restrained neutral tones, exposed finishes, and low-impact processes such as anodizing, powder coating, and in-mold color. Components are designed with mono-material intent and minimal coatings to support disassembly, recyclability, and long-term lifecycle sustainability.

Water-resistant textile

PMS Black 6 U

CMF PROPOSAL

BODY PANEL

Thermoplastics

Injection molded

PMS Cool Gray 7 U

FASTENERS

Stainless steel

Corrosion-resistant

Material

WHEEL RIM

Cast aluminum

Machined face

PMS 109 U

INTERFACE

A low-profile, tank-mounted interface serving as the central interaction point for navigation, ride data, and system controls.

Seamlessly paired with a mobile device, the display provides real-time route guidance, battery status, and ride mode adjustments through a simplified, glanceable UI optimized for riding conditions.