Vasilatos Ianis just won the 'Local Motors Cruiser Design Challenge' with his vintage motorcycle design the 'Ariel Cruiser.' The bike design takes on an entirely retro feel that will likely cause people to reminisce about the glory days.
There's something special about speeding down an open road on a stylized motorbike with the air flowing past you. That open road daydream tends to have an association with a vintage motorcycle, most likely because these days the majority of people are enclosed in huge cities that run on highway transportation. Ianis stated that one of his dreams is "to design a motorized bike that reminds us of the good ol’ days of early 1900s," so this competition provided the perfect avenue to fulfill it. Whether you're a motorcycle buff or not, it's easy to appreciate the intricate design that Ianis has created.
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Vasilatos Ianis' Competition Winning Concept Design is Retro
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