There’s a wealth of motorcycle design talent out there with great ideas and here’s another, this one by designer Jon Pugh. It’s what he calls the Saurabi F1200, powered by a Harley Davidson 1200cc V-Twin. The seat has a range of adjustment up and down to accommodate riders of many sizes, including women who usually have shorter stature than the average male and often have trouble fitting on the standard bikes offered for sale. In fact, one of the ideas behind this design was specifically to make the same kind of motorcycle available to women who are not looking for a “women’s bike,” they just want a motorcycle.
This design, like the NERO we featured here, was a senior design thesis project. Interesting work, to be sure and a good sign the new guys coming up have enough fresh ideas to keep our showrooms interesting for many years to come.
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Link: Jon Pugh
Jason says
I don’t think his feet are going to touch.
Charles says
can somebody explain to me why EVERY v-twin concept bike HAS to have a 1200cc engine? I think the adjustable seat is brilliant, but I imagine it would also appeal to new riders for that very same reason, so isn’t 1200cc a little ridiculous?
pvisscher says
1200cc AND no brakes! This one seems a bit undercooked.
Derek says
i wouldnt call the 1203cc ridiculous, but would like to see more concepts and custome bobbers from the 492cc Buell Blast motor.
B.Case says
The sketches in this guy’s portfolio do a better job communicating the concept for me. There’s some nice ideas in there, and you can really see what he was going for. Sometimes, not necessarily the case here, the experience one has with a chosen tool(software) has a way of limiting the original concept.
But as students, they’re expected to show a complete package in their portfolio.
Sure, there’s a few missing details, but as far as motorcycle portfolio work, this is better than 90% of what’s out there.
Spartandude says
My problem with this is the terrible aerodynamics. The front is not bad, but the rider possition puts the full blast of air from the front right under the chin of the rider. Also nil on the trailing edge would make this unsuitable for my ton-up sprints.
todd says
The adjustable seat height is a strong point for this concept, one that should be explored further. The 1200cc, no brakes and such are not part of the design proposal, nor is the v-twin configuration. It’s all about a universal motorcycle that can accommodate a range of people. Who cares that this concept doesn’t even have a side stand, I doubt that’s the statement he’s making.
-todd
Azzy says
Why so many bikes with that whole pass through back end? Interesting concept, but where (and how) would your passenger sit?
B*A*M*F says
Though the seat is adjustable, it still doesn’t look comfortable.
I do dig the partial fairing look though.
mark says
My current ride is a Honda CBR929. One of the many great features about this bike is its liveability. By this I means it is my day-to-day transport and it works day-to-day: the fairing keeps most of the crud off me including some rain; I store a full one piece set of wets, plus tools, plus lock, plus hi-viz safety vest in the pillion underseat area; I can carry a second person if needed; I can sling on a set of saddle bags for shopping as well as carry a tank bag; like that.
All of this storage and practicality means that I can use it for my sole means of transportation; and I get the benefit of a 400lbs 130bhp sports bike with fully adjustable suspension.
These studies some no where near replacing that reality for me. We have here a luxury toy that might be meant for a couple of sunny Sundays every year.
4/10 for the design study
(BTW, I think the reason that there is no front brake is because if one were applied the weight distribution going to the front would cause a +90deg stoppie 😉
John says
If this is where new bike design is going I need to get off now!
Alex says
Looking at the front mudguard one could be charitable and say it has rim braking as the mudguard mount does seem to pass under the rim. Apart from that I would tend to agree that the engine is two big and the geometry looks wrong, how about lopping that back cylinder off all together, dropping the seat down and having a fun 600? A yamaha xt600 type engine might have lead to a fun thumper.
Alex says
A couple more thoughts after walking the dog, Now I have got rid of that thirsty motor I could make most of that huge tank a fake leaving that actual petrol storage in the bottom and the back. As well as helping weight distribution this would leave room under the fake tank for maps water proofs or even the helmet when parked up. Its a shame MZ are going to be no-more as they could use the engine from their masstif model (yamaha derived) and make a nice little thumper that would be a stable mate to their SF1000.
todd says
Alex, check out MZ’s late Skorpion Sport and Sport Cup. I believe this is exactly what you’re looking for. Now, try to find one that hasn’t been modified for racing…
-todd
Dave says
That’s a Buell motor, not Harley, and if someone says they are one and the same, they don’t know Buell history.