Motorcycles have always been associated with the thrill and joy of riding. This experience varies with
the type of ride, or the segment of motorcycle which is being used. Presently, users have to buy or
rent out different motorcycles to have different experiences – the thrill of a high speed sports bike
or the dominance and excitement of an adventure tourer. What if the bike transformed from one
segment to the other on the go? What if the ride adjusted itself based on the user requirements? What
if selecting different ride modes meant changing the entire geometry of a motorcycle while riding it?
This project deals with trying to find solutions for these few questions. A speculative scenario for
2035 was developed after conducting studies on the trends and development of context, technology,
products, transportation systems, users & their lifestyle, etc, in the possible future. This led to the
generation of a persona and a storyboard which depicts the user’s lifestyle and need for the product.
The transformable motorcycle was designed as a tailor-made solution for users based on his/her
ergonomic needs. A motorcycle which can switch seamlessly from an urban commuter to a racer or
an adventure bike with a simple voice command. A design in which the surfaces react to stimuli and
vary its geometry to give the user a different feel and experience every time he rides it.

Submitted by: Niketh SJ, MDes (2017-19), IIT Bombay
Guided by: Prof. Sugandh Malhotra