Yi Pengjun: "Road Shadow" (Department of Industrial Design)

The Road Shadow electric motorcycleconcept, designed by AADTHU postgraduate Yi Pengjun, hopes to change the problems of poor quality, difficult management, poor safety and lack ofrecognition of traditional motorcycles. 

"Road Shadow is designed to target the urban youth group in 2025 and follows the concept of environmental protection. Itapplieselectric technology and a more avant-garde design language," Yi said. 

In today's society, people's use of motorcycles is not limited to travel. Many people, especially younger people, ride motorcycles to express their personalities and follow their passions. However, the domestic market still has various problems such as uneven quality, insufficient environmental protection and poor safety. With the general trend toward electrification in China's transportation industry, Road Shadow tries to solve the problems related to motorcycles while retainingtheir advantages through a new design.

In his design, since the engine and gearbox of the electric motorcycle are replaced by battery pack and motor, the structureof the whole vehicle has undergone significant changes. While scrutinizing the scale and structure through sketches, he gradually added variouselements, metal cutting, transparent light guide elements and classic designs, so as to gradually shape the design of Road Shadow.

"Yi Pengjun's RoadShadow occupies less road surface, has low emissions, is easy to use, and has a uniquely entertaining nature. It not only meets the needs of young consumers, but also better adapts to China's road environment," commented Yi's mentor, professor Zhang Lei, also director of the Department of Industrial Design. He added that the work provides design references for future motorcycle electrification and the development of electric motorcycle brands, and Yi's research and design methods also bring academic value to the field of automotive design.