Whether it's boats, cars, bikes or motorcycles, there's a huge shift towards minimalist modes of transportation. Examples include bikes that fold up, sedans with smooth monochromatic exteriors and boats that look like they're barely there. Just because these minimalist modes of transportation have a simplified design doesn't mean they lack in the performance department. From sleek speed trains to fold-up electrobikes, welcome to the future.
Implications - Minimalism continues to grow in popularity as many people have tired from over-the-top, opulent designs. Businesses that can incorporate minimalist elements of opulence -- like these sleek modes of transportation -- can be seen as refreshing in comparison to loud designs that age fairly quickly.
85 Minimalist Modes of Transportation
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Yachts as Garages
The Strand Craft 122 Comes With Its Very Own Supercar
84
Motorless Minimalist Bikes
John Villarreal's Futuristic Bike Design
83
Hubless Wheels
The Hubless BMX Concept Bike by Nikolay Boltachev
82
Boat-Shaped Cars
The Volkswagen Terrafine by Niklas Palm Looks More Shipshape Than Road-Ready
81
Self-Repairing Hybrids
The Audi A9 Concept Car by Daniel Garcia
80
Skinny Badass Motorbikes
'Swordfish' is from Mars, 'Stalker' is from Venus
79
Gravity-Defying Bikes
The Design of the Hoyoung Lee Flying Bike is Not So Down-to-Earth
78
Double-Decker Party Yachts
Hyun-Seok Kim Designs the Ultimate Party Place for High Seas
77
Racy Redesigned Automobiles
The 1949 Buick Streamliner Reimagined for 2010 by Norman E. Timbs
76
Lightning Powered Bikes
The Yog by Arun Thomas is an Eco-Friendly Tricycle
75
Rad Renaissance Rides
The Oneybike Concept Lets You Rock Out Like It's 1847
74
Chainless Bicycles
Nulla Minimalist Bike
73
Eco Vehicle Magnets
The Magnetic Fluxion Concept Car by Slave Popovski Goes Way into the Future
72
Sleek Electric Mopeds
The Minimalist 'Bend' is Perfect for City Dwellers
71
Illuminated Urban Bikes
The Teague Pulse Concept Makes Your Ride Glow
70
Compact Dome Cars
The Peugeot Bubble Car by Yuji Fujimura
69
New Age Eco Segways
Erik Lunuza's Taurus Bike Offers an Earth-Friendly Ride
68
Aircraft-Inspired Boats
'Breaking' Water Vehicle Aerodynamic Design Borrows From Aeronautics
67
Gear-Switching Skateboards
The 'Pedalboard' from Nicholas Sawyers Lets You Kick, Push With Ease
66
Fire Engine Luxury Bikes
The Ferrari Motorcycle is Red Hot
65
Puncture-Proof Bikes
Chris Boardman's Olympian-Approved Commuter Bike is Also Theft-Proof
64
Military-Ready Sedans
The Mazda Tanken Grabs the Environment by the Roots
63
Minimalist Motorcycles
The La Bestia Concept Bike Keeps it Fast and Furiously Subtle
62
Chauffeur-Ready Roadsters
The Peregrinate is the Future of Ballin' Road Transportation
61
Luxury Electric Bikes
The ECO-001 by M55 is Made With Formula 1 Parts
60
Single-Seater Sedans
The Honda 3R-C is Unveiled in Advance of the Geneva Motor Show
59
Futuristic Eastern Sedans
Glidex 2020 Concept Vehicle is Specially Designed for Chinese Roads
58
Forkless Bikes
Olli Erkklia's Cruiser Bike Doesn't Have a Fork
57
Submersible Future Cars
The Audi ASQ Concept Car Preps Us for Global Warming Waters
56
3-Legged Pod Vehicles
The Simon Colabufalo SV1 Concept Belongs in the Future
55
Nature-Inspired Yachts
The Aliz Yacht Brings Rivers and Waterfalls to the High Seas
54
Fashion-Forward Bikes
Designer Uses Aesthetics to Promote Eco Transportation
53
Hollywood Speed Boats
Sunseeker Yachts in Quantum of Solace
52
Outer Space Luxury Rides
The Rolls Royce Blackghost Could Disappear Before Your Eyes
51
Minimalist Eco-Scooters
The Gravity Vehicle is an Green Way to Get Around in the Future
50
Chrometastic Luxury Cars
The Lamborghini Cachazo Won't Be a Concept for Long
49
Transparent Eco Cars
The 'Element' Concept Car Clears Up Traffic
48
Sleek Speed Trains
The Priestmangoode 'Mercury' Train Tops Off at 225 MPH
47
Eco Minimalist Vehicles
Bare Necessities Concepts by GM Sacrifice Frills for Efficiency
46
Collapsible Electric Cycles
The TwoQuater Bike is a Portable and Easily-Stored Means of Transport
45
Eco-Conscious Speedboats
Keep the Oceans Blue with the Green Luxury Yacht Concept
44
Hi-Tech Bicycles
The Shift Bike from James Ma is Eco- and Tech-Friendly
43
Bull-Inspired Concept Cars
Muhammad Imran's Concept Car Offers Great Functionalities
42
Luxury Automaker Yachts
The Y10 Yacht from Krassi Dimitrov is Audi-Inspired
41
Razor-Sharp Rides
The Egochine B by Paolo De Giusti Looks Inspired by Men's Shavers
40
Solar Power Yachts
The Volitan
39
Toyrrific Motobikes
Not a Toy, the Julian Silva Motorbike is a Light Weight Concept
38
Lean, Green Luxury Sedans
Citroen Metropolis Concept Shots Leaked Before Auto Shanghai (UPDATE)
37
Skeletal Confederate Renovatio
190 HP Concept Motorcycle
36
Sleek Wedge-Shaped Speedboats
The Vivace26 Luxury Concept Vessel Cuts Through Waters and Wallets
35
Roadless Public Transport
The Maglev Public Transportation Concept by Chris Hanley
34
Batpod Concept Cars
Victor Uribe's Audi Concept Would Make Bruce Wayne Blush
33
Exposed Motorcycle Frames
Victory Hits the CORE of Minimalist Motor Vehicles
32
Three-Wheeled Ecocycles
The Honda 3R-C is an Epic Concept Trike
31
Spherical Hover Cars
The Mercedes Ball Concept Will Be Like Driving a Cloud
30
Sporty Solar Cars
The Car of Light by Jong Won Lee is Solely Sun-Powered
29
Metamorphosed Motorbikes
The Super Compact Allert Jacobs DIY Vehicle
28
Fully-Loaded Speedboats
The Sentori 58R Flybridge Motor Yacht
27
Tryke Eco Cars
Look Uber Cool in the 'Peugeot Velocite' Eco Concept Car
26
Undercover Eco Cars
The OneTicket Car Has Invisible Solar Panels
25
Moldable Train Seating
Rest Easy with the Bombardier Yoyo Concept Chair
24
Futuristic Suspended Trains
Scania ‘U.P. Urban Progress' by Jason Battersby
23
Luxury Automaker Bikes
The Lexus Hybrid Bicycle is a New Way to Passionately Pursue Perfection
22
Raindrop-Inspired Autos
The Aeon Renault EV Concept is a Refreshing Take on the Electric Car
21
Semi-Open Cars
The Tesla 'Eye' is a Concept for the Future
20
Fold-Up Electrobikes
Put the Motorized VW bik.e Where Your Spare Tire Would Be
19
Improved Green Transportation
Fabien Vesseron Designs Self-Propelled Train
18
Curvy Eco Racecars
The Lance Concept Car is the Fuel Cell-Powered Future of Racing
17
Paperclip Bikes
The Batavus Utility Bike by VanBerlo isn't Your Average Office Staple
16
Eyeball Vehicles
Alan Gerardo Faria's 'Eggy Design' Car is Environmentally Nutritious
15
Death-Defying Scooters
Tackle Adventure Head On with the Soopa Scoota
14
Suitcase Segways
Samsonite and Micro Mobility's Trolley Scooter Makes Traveling Nerdier
13
Scooter Strollers
The 'Roller Buggy' is a Helpful Stroller for Busy Moms
12
Supersonic Monorails
China's ‘He Xie' is the Fastest Train in the World
11
Supersonic Solar Boats
Tony Grainger's Velocity 7 Puts Other Green Crafts to Shame
10
Electrifying Wheelchair Mods
The NEWS Concept Wheelchair is Sure to Make Headlines
9
Whale-Inspired Boat Homes
The Orca Narrowboat is Both Roomy and Luxurious
8
Pulse-Reading Autos
Taeho Yoon's 'Moun' Concept Car Can Check Your Heart Rate
7
Hybrid Limo Concepts
The Plug-In Citroen Metropolis is an Earth-Friendly Luxury Ride
6
Paper Wrapped Vehicles
The Futuristic FastBack Sedan 2017 by Murry Jacob
5
Urban ATVs
The Quad Urban from Sebastian Salanova
4
Curvaceous Covert Cars
A Sneak Peek At The New Alfa Romeo Pandion
3
Stingray Jetski
Attacking the Water With the Eco-Activist ‘Creature Guard'
2
Hybrid Grass Cutters
The Lawnmower Scooter Adds Some Zing to Yard Work
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Single-Seater Concept Cars
Lynx Concept Car Design by Daniel Toma
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Underwater Yachts
The U-010 Undersea Yacht is Below the Surface Luxury
Yachts as Garages
The Strand Craft 122 Comes With Its Very Own Supercar
Supercar-Inspired Boats
The Lamborghini Yacht Will Have You Signing That Second Mortgage
34 Badass Baby Strollers
From 'Star Wars' Strollers to Armored Baby Carriages
Self-Repairing Hybrids
The Audi A9 Concept Car by Daniel Garcia
Foldable Superboats
The Origami Yacht Makes Boating a 360 Degree Experience
Double-Decker Party Yachts
Hyun-Seok Kim Designs the Ultimate Party Place for High Seas
37 Billionaire Boats
From Luxury Eco Yachts to Supersonc Speed Boats
Inflatable Boat Pools
The Magic Swim Keeps Out Unwanted Visitors When Boating
Super-Spacious Luxury Sedans
2011 Audi A8 L W12 Quattro Has Power-Adjustable Rear Seats
Multi-Fueled Supercars
Transtar Racing's Dagger GT has a Top Speed of Over 483 Kmph
Pixelated Luxury Cars
The United Nude Lo Res Lamborghini Countach is a Rough Ride
32 Kickass Yacht Concepts
From Recyclable Yachts to Eco Luxury Yachts
Spinning Yacht Decks
The Sahodara Superyacht Comes Fully Loaded with Rotating Rooms
Electro Sports Bikes
The E-TX Urban Bike is a Futuristic Sports Bike
Luxury Car Yachts
Rolls-Royce to Design a Line of NVC 85 Y Superyachts
Bible-Like Solar Yachts
Janne Leppanen's ARKKI Solar Trimaran is Noah's Arc Revamped
Super Jacked Motorcycles
The Thrive Bike Runs Both on Fuel and Electricity
Fighter Pilot Eco Cars
The B7 Hi-Speed Hybrid Vehicle by Filip Tejszerski Redefines Eco-Friendly
16 Non-Automotive Ferrari Finds
From Branded MP3 Players to Supercar Guitars
'Dark Knight' Motorcycles
The Custom Batpod Will Have You Racing Like a Superhero
Personal Railways
Russia's Leonid Murlyanchik is Building His Own Private Metro System
Scrap-Happy Limousines
Nissan UK Has Unveiled 11m Long Assembled Car
Midas Touch Motorcycles
The 'Seraphim' Custom Motorcycle is an Epic Blinged-Out Chopper
Luxury Floating Yacht Garages
The Sea Axe FYS Megayacht Keeps Your Water Vehicles Close
Living Cars
The Photosynthesis Car Generates Energy From Solar Panels, Plants & Turf
Luxury Electric Bikes
The ECO-001 by M55 is Made With Formula 1 Parts
Carbon Fiber Eco Cars
The First Images of the BMW Megacity Vehicle are Revealed
Futuristic Eastern Sedans
Glidex 2020 Concept Vehicle is Specially Designed for Chinese Roads
31 Fab Folding Bikes
From Bendy Bikes to Futuristic Origami Bikes
Transparent Eco Cars
The 'Element' Concept Car Clears Up Traffic
Tech-Savvy Motorcycles
The Izh-1 Motorcycle from Igor Chak Features Airbags & iPod Compatibility
Dolphin-Inspired Airplanes
Victor Uribe's A350h Airliner Takes Off Vertically, Not at an Angle
Customizable Scooters
Honda Ruckus Owners are Pimping Their Rides
Spy-Approved Supercars
The Hennessey Venom GT Gives You Another Reason to Love the British
Prancing Horse Watches
The 'Scuderia One' Ferrari Watch is Ultra Exclusive
Eco-Conscious Speedboats
Keep the Oceans Blue with the Green Luxury Yacht Concept
Stealthy Eco Yachts
The Bamboo CUT Green Yacht by Christian Peetz is Fit for James Bond
Hi-Tech Bicycles
The Shift Bike from James Ma is Eco- and Tech-Friendly
Bull-Inspired Concept Cars
Muhammad Imran's Concept Car Offers Great Functionalities
iPhone-Controlled Eco Cars
The Nissan Leaf Can Be Programmed From a Smartphone
22 Wicked Wheelchairs
From All Terrain Wheelchairs to Tank Wheelchairs
Cyborg Supercars
Soul-Tech Hybrid Vehicle Contains Biotechnology and Nanotechnology
Ocean-Illuminating Yachts
The Audax Yacht Lets You Have a Pirate Party in the Dark
Barely Street-Legal Speedsters
The New Ferrari 599 GTO Goes Really Really Fast
Compact Electric Bikes
The Autovelo Electric Bike Puts the Pedal to the Electrified Metal
Interactive Luxury Car Campaigns
The Lexus 'Dark Ride' Car Campaign is Social Media-Friendly
Literal Money Trains
The X-Train is a Gambling Haven From L.A to Las Vegas
Enhanced Personal Submarines
U-Boat Worx C-Explorer Improves on C-Quester Underwater Craft
Charitable Graffiti Bikes
Cannondale and Mike Giant Team Up to Support the Bahati Foundation
Turbo Eco Autos
Dalibor Pantucek's Skoda Rapid is a Super Efficient Car
Nautical-Themed Supercars
The Volkswagen Kai Nalu is Sure to Make Waves in 2010
Tryke Eco Cars
Look Uber Cool in the 'Peugeot Velocite' Eco Concept Car
Electrified Easy Riders
The Duka Electric Motorcycle Will Make You a Green James Dean
Linking Eco Cars
The 'Connect Concept Vehicle' is Efficient and Eco-Friendly
Public Transit Galleries
The Art on Track Exhibit is a Mobile Art Experience
Moldable Train Seating
Rest Easy with the Bombardier Yoyo Concept Chair
Badass Jumping Scooters
The Street Hopper Has a Few Tricks Up its Axle
Supersonic Eco Cars
The Touch Down Car Tackles Some Serious Speed Records
Star Wars Baby Strollers
The AT-AT Baby Stroller is Perfect For the Nerd Parent
Water-Powered Pod Cars
The HXO Uses Hydrogen and Oxygen to Generate Energy
Sensual Laquered Supercars
Renault's 'DeZir Concept' Features Emotion-Invoking Style
Pimped Train Travel
Modernized 'Business-Class Trains' by Aleksandar Dimitrov
Driverless Cop Cars
Scarab is Designed for Pursuing Bad Boys
Egg-Shaped Scooters
Egg Scooters Provide Maximum Safety
Curvy Eco Racecars
The Lance Concept Car is the Fuel Cell-Powered Future of Racing
Chainless Electric Bikes
The City Cycle Concept Wants to Take Over the Car
Skeletal 'Mootorcycles'
The Mad Cow Motorcycle May Replace Farm Tractors
Lightweight Solar Cars
The Opel Flow by Miika Heikkinen is a Concept Vehicle for 2049
Wooden Fantasy Yachts
The Sentori 50 L Will Have You Living the High Life
Itty-Bitty Eco Vehicles
The Smart Fortwo 'Electric Drive' Car is a Pint-Sized Plug-In
Globe-Sailing Teens
16-Year-Old Jessica Watson Travels the World in Sail Boat
Speedily-Charged Scooters
Econogo Yogo Electric Scooter Gets a Full Charge in 1 Hour
Personal Eco Cars
The 'Moovie' Electric Vehicle Features Two Driving Modes
Lightweight Eco Vehicles
Pandur by Popescu Lucian is a Complete Eco-Friendly Car
Supersonic Monorails
China's ‘He Xie' is the Fastest Train in the World
Bulbous Electrocars
The Pulse's Electric Propulsion Motor Makes it Environmentally Friendly
Bendable Bicycles
The CYOOO Folding Cycle Transforms Your Exercise Routine
Mod Floating Monorails
The Suspended Public Transit Concept Will Have You Flying to Work
Ergonomic Eco Concept Cars
The Audi 2-Seater by Jochem Hinloopen
Golf Segways
The Mantys Golf Scooter Will Help Improve Your Drive
Folding Bike Carts
The Ville Bicycle Shopping Cart Lets You Transport Your Purchases Home
Auto-Pilot Traveling
The 'Bombardier Eco 4' is Fueled by Renewable Energy
Pulse-Reading Autos
Taeho Yoon's 'Moun' Concept Car Can Check Your Heart Rate
Crystal-Covered Convertibles
The Anjuny Swarovski Crystal-Covered Smart Car is a Blinged Ride
Hybrid Limo Concepts
The Plug-In Citroen Metropolis is an Earth-Friendly Luxury Ride
Super-Comfortable Subways
These Chris Precht Train Designs are Extraordinary
Motorized Lifeguard Boards
The Titus Marine Rescue Board by Marco De Santi is No Flimsy Float
Beef-Powered Trains
The Amtrak Heartland Flyer Train Runs on Beef-Based Biofuel
Angular Solar Cars
The 400-Pound Centaurus II by the University of Minnesota Solar Car Team
F1 Tribute High Tops
The Stylish Ferrari Puma Shoe Pays Homage to Gilles Villeneuve
Enviro-Conscious Shuttles
The Eco Taxi Concept Helps to Lower Emissions and Fares
Eco-Elctro Scooters
Honda's EV-Neo is Greener Than Grass
Uber-Luxurious Branded Bikes
The Trussardi Bike is Literally as Good as Gold
Cost-Efficient Eco Cars
The Ultra Lightweight Vehicle Will Cost 40 Cents Per Charge
Friction-Powered Cars
The O-Lec Electric Vehicle Gets Its Energy From the Road
Computer-Controlled Trams
Andrew's 'Future Tram' Gives a Glimpse Into Future Transportation Design
Tattletale Eco-Cars
The Intel Connected Smart Car Spills the Beans to Police and Insurers
Hands-Free Wheelchairs
The Hubless Wheelchair Concept Offers Ultimate Luxury for the Disabled
Retro Chauffeured City Tours
The BMW Classic Tour is a Luxurious Way to See Munich
Transformer Baby Strollers
The Polyvouge Stroller is Perfect for Parents on the Go
Cost-Saving Trains
RailEdge Rail Traffic-Control Software Improves Transportation Efficiency
Suped-Up Solar Carts
The Indoor Solar Car by Ehab Omaro is the Ultimate Sun Chariot