Electrification is slower in coming to motorcycles, but it’s definitely happening. In preparation for this day, artist and designer Adam Carvalho has created the most minimalist take on an electric motorcycle, which he calls the CRTWRKS MOTO.
Starting from the idea that an electric two-wheeler doesn’t mean having less fun on the road, and working on the assumption that too much clutter can distract from the actual experience of riding, Carvalho is stripping away all excess. The result is a naked, visually striking and incidentally aggressive bike whose sole purpose is that of delivering the best experience to the rider.
CRTWRKS is built around a monocoque frame that includes the battery housing as a means to reduce weight and offer a streamlined experience. To the latter end, the taillight incorporates the charging port and everything in the cockpit has been reduced to a bare minimum.
That’s not to say that the bike itself would have limited functionality: it would still make ample use of available tech, just in a more minimalist manner, thanks to a HUD-style display. In addition, the bike would pair with the rider’s phone, offering the same essential stats as the display, including range and weather conditions.
The girder-style fork fits in with the minimalist theme, adding an extra touch of edginess to the stark, stunning design. Imagining a bike like this at some point in the future is not that far-fetched: in fact, similarly boxy designs have become quite trendy in recent months.
Carvalho currently works as an industrial designer with Google and has had experience with KISKA, which designs KTM motorcycles. His concept may never leave the virtual page it was drawn on, but it does offer an interesting – and possible – take on the future of electrified two-wheelers. For riders who aren’t into flashy stuff and for whom functionality and comfort rank supreme, this could be an intriguing option.
CRTWRKS is built around a monocoque frame that includes the battery housing as a means to reduce weight and offer a streamlined experience. To the latter end, the taillight incorporates the charging port and everything in the cockpit has been reduced to a bare minimum.
That’s not to say that the bike itself would have limited functionality: it would still make ample use of available tech, just in a more minimalist manner, thanks to a HUD-style display. In addition, the bike would pair with the rider’s phone, offering the same essential stats as the display, including range and weather conditions.
The girder-style fork fits in with the minimalist theme, adding an extra touch of edginess to the stark, stunning design. Imagining a bike like this at some point in the future is not that far-fetched: in fact, similarly boxy designs have become quite trendy in recent months.
Carvalho currently works as an industrial designer with Google and has had experience with KISKA, which designs KTM motorcycles. His concept may never leave the virtual page it was drawn on, but it does offer an interesting – and possible – take on the future of electrified two-wheelers. For riders who aren’t into flashy stuff and for whom functionality and comfort rank supreme, this could be an intriguing option.