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Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Peugeot 515 motorcycle concept


It’s not always an easy task pulling out historic or vintage bikes as design inspiration 
Peugeot 515 motorcycle concept
precisely because there’s so much inspiration to be had. In this motorcycle design study, we see the 1934 Peugeot 515 get a modern interpretation from industrial design student Simone Madella. He says of his Peugeot 515 motorcycle concept:
Peugeot 515 motorcycle concept
“I focused on the Peugeot 515 
(three world records) from 1934. At the time this bike broke three world records equipped with a single-cylinder, four-stroke 500cc engine capable of getting to 140 mph which for the time was very fast. Inspired by the Peugeot EX1 [electric concept car], I wanted to create an electric motorcycle that could beat any record - speed, endurance, trustworthiness, recharge time etc., while following the same racing spirit with which it was built.
Peugeot 515 motorcycle concept

Peugeot 515 motorcycle concept

Peugeot 515 motorcycle concept

Peugeot 515 motorcycle concept

Peugeot 515 motorcycle concept

Peugeot 515 motorcycle concept

Peugeot 515 motorcycle concept

Peugeot 515 motorcycle concept


First I decided to put a big electric motor on the rear wheel and a battery pack in the middle (with a cover and ventilation outlets. The lowslung weight meant a lowered centre of gravity which is best for improved agility and stability. Under the battery pack is a fin with sensors which can analyse the road conditions - wet, damaged, dirty etc - and communicate them to the rider.

1 comments:

  1. Sounds awesome. :) I don't consider myself to be skilled enough to actually work on a bike, so when it comes to attached motors, I always go elsewhere for electric motor repairs victoria in Victoria. I have a huge appreciation for the work you guys do though, as a functional art and mechanically.

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