Bike to the Future: Eight extrapolations of moto morrow
The world ahead of us is constantly changing with every passing moment and every decision made. The future is unpredictable, but that doesn?t mean we can?t wonder and try to see ahead, be that in hope or in despair. In this story from Iron & Air Magazine’s third Art & Design issue, we share eight interpretations of how motorcycles might survive in a world we don?t yet know.
The Obrella by Rafael Monterio Bicalho Nuclear war turned Earth into a remnant of the planet it once was. What was once called Japan is now known as ‘Eden.’ The Obrella is an ‘Extreme G’ motorbike, a high-speed machine that’s most commonly used by the ‘Boso Faction,’ a gang of individuals who pay homage to Japan?s B?s?zoku culture not only through their criminal activities, but also by painting their motorcycles in vibrant and extravagant liveries, like the one seen here. [Rafael Monterio Bicalho | Instagram]
Bax by Shane Baxley In the not-so-distant future, we’re introduced to the BAX Moto MKIII, which single-handedly revives café racer culture; no one saw anything as aggressive or clean with clip-ons. The lines of the BAX Moto MKIII?s body make it look like it?s going supersonic when it?s at a stop.
While the front end uses state-of-the-art piggyback suspension, the rear uses a traditional monoshock setup, and Brembo brakes all around. The MKIII runs a race-slick rear tire, but it has a touring front tire so that it can be used dail...
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