Clément Lagneau's rStream Motorcycle is an eco-friendly bike designed to protect its rider with sound. The rStream creates different sounds depending on the speed of the bike.
Riders driving the bike through the city at a low and safe speed will hear a "natural sound." As the rider increases his speed, so does the rStream Motorcycle increase its sound. At high speeds, the bike emits a high-pitched whine. The purpose of this whine is to make motorists aware of the motorcycle besides them.
The rStream creates its sound using wind-powered infrabass (air rushing in creates the sounds). Besides the ability to make noise, the bike also has a storage compartment where its gas tank would be. The wheels on this bike are both spoke-less and are partially covered. According to Lagneau, the covering of the wheels improves traction and stability. You can check out the futuristic and rider-friendly rStream Motorcycle here.
What's Driving This Trend
- Eco-friendly Motorbikes
- There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to develop more eco-friendly motorbikes that prioritize rider safety through sound-based features.
- Augmented Sound Technology
- There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to incorporate augmented sound technology into motorbikes to improve rider awareness and safety.
- Alternative Energy Sources for Motorbikes
- There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to explore alternative energy sources, such as wind power, for motorbikes to reduce environmental impact.
Who This Affects Most
- Motorcycle Manufacturing
- There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for motorcycle manufacturers to incorporate sound-based safety features and alternative energy sources into their products.
- Transportation and Mobility
- There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the transportation and mobility industry to develop innovative solutions that prioritize rider safety and environmental friendliness in motorbikes.
- Sound Technology
- There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for sound technology companies to collaborate with motorcycle manufacturers to create advanced sound-based safety features for motorbikes.
