Though only a concept, the BMW Titan can turn heads even in composite drawings. The aggressively canted high-speed motorcycle design, if adapted into a physical vehicle based on designer Mehmet Doruk Erdem's drawings, has the potential to touch the landspeed record for motorcycles: an astonishing 376 miles per hour.
The aerodynamics of the design were inspired by a shark's hydrodynamics, with a completely airtight front nose that tapers to expose air intake "gills" along the side of the vehicle. Inside the enclosed cockpit, the instrument cluster is custom-made for expert riders, and includes advanced metrics like suspension status, cooling system operation and area-specific temperatures. Finally, the turbo-powered engine connects to the rear tire via an enclosed swingarm. According to Erdem, this provides "a cleaner look and enhance[d] aerodynamics."
The BMW Titan concept shows an independent designer's willingness to approach established brands with radical ideas.
Aggressive Motorcycle Concepts
The BMW Titan Concept is Aerodynamic and Fiercely Geometrical
Trend Themes
1. Aerodynamic Motorcycle Designs - Designing motorcycles to be more aerodynamic inspired by non-traditional sources such as shark hydrodynamics could lead to speed improvements and potential new speed records.
2. Custom Instrument Clusters for Motorcycles - Developing customized technical metrics like suspension status, cooling systems, and area-specific temperatures could improve the riding experience for expert riders.
3. Enclosed Swingarm Designs for Motorcycles - Adopting enclosed swingarm designs to connect the engine to the rear tire can improve a motorcycle's aerodynamics, resulting in a cleaner look and potentially better performance.
Industry Implications
1. Motorcycle Manufacturing - Manufacturers can explore non-traditional sources such as shark hydrodynamics to improve their motorcycle designs for better performance.
2. Custom Motorcycle Accessories Manufacturing - Custom instrument clusters tailored to expert riders could be developed as an addon for motorcycle manufacturers and enthusiasts alike.
3. Automotive Engineering Services - Engineering services could pitch the idea of enclosed swingarm designs to motorcycle manufacturers to improve aerodynamics and performance of the motorcycles.