The Electric Bike That Seems Straight Out of a Futuristic Dream
Imagine an electric bike that not only challenges the laws of physics, but also those of imagination. DAB Motors and Vita Veloce Team have joined forces to create a motorcycle that evokes the spirit of the iconic vehicle from Shotaro Kaneda in the anime Akira. This wheeled wonder made its debut at the birthday party of Colombian singer J Balvin, co-founder of VVT, stealing the show with its imposing silhouette and striking matte red. Simon Dabadie, founder of DAB Motors, leads this project with the vision of fusing pop culture and cutting-edge technology. Because, who said a bike can't be a work of art? 🏍️
From Digital Sketch to 3D Reality
The creation process begins with preliminary modeling in Autodesk Maya and Blender, where designers refine every curve to achieve perfect geometry that envelops the wheels. Then, the files are imported into Fusion 360 to section the pieces and prepare them for large-format resin printing. Each module comes out of the printer with a rough finish, but meticulous manual sanding removes visible layers, leaving the surface ready for painting. However, the team decides to add scratches and wear on purpose, because, what is a futuristic bike without a bit of history? 🎨
Software Tools That Bring the Engine to Life
The foro3d community will instantly recognize the workflow: sculpt in ZBrush for the organic details of the fairing, assisted retopology in 3ds Max to optimize polygons, and real-time visualization with Unreal Engine 5 to check the lighting of the LED panels hidden under the bodywork. Even the final slicing is controlled from PrusaSlicer with plugins developed in Python. A true technological feast that demonstrates how passion for 3D can unite different programs in a symphony of innovation. 💻
- ZBrush: For sculpting organic details.
- 3ds Max: For optimizing polygons.
- Unreal Engine 5: For real-time visualization.
The Senses of Electric Silence
When rolling, the bike barely emits sound, but the engineers have placed sound-absorbing foam between the wheels and tires that generates a low tone, almost like a heartbeat, which is transmitted through the chassis and gently vibrates the rider's body. At nightfall, the hidden LED strips project a purple-bluish glow on the asphalt, leaving a luminous trail that seems taken from a science fiction frame. Because, who needs noise when you can have a symphony of lights and vibrations? 🌌
More Than a Concept, a Rolling Joke
Although this first unit is destined for J Balvin, DAB Motors and VVT announce a limited production for enthusiasts willing to invest in moving art. They insist that it is not a concept, but a fully functional machine. In fact, it comes with its own fast charger… which, ironically, takes longer to arrive by mail than the bike itself to reach one hundred kilometers per hour. Because, after all, what is speed without a bit of humor? 📦
In a world where technology advances by leaps and bounds, this electric bike is a reminder that the future can be as exciting as we imagine. And, of course, a little more fun. 😄