Light Rider Is the World's First 3D Printed Motorcycle
Energy-efficient, eco-friendly, and undoubtedly pleasing.
Founded in 2013, Airbus Group subsidiary APWorks produces bionically optimized metal parts that help engineer machinery as varied as automotive to robots. Their latest development, the Light Rider, is a 3D-printed electric motorbike which uses Schalmalloy, a custom aluminium alloy that is resistant to corrosion and nearly as strong as titanium. Weighing at just 35 kg (77 lbs), it is 30% lighter than most e-motorcycle. The vehicle can go 80 km/h (50 mph) and run from 0-45km/h in three seconds. The battery is exchangeable and offers 60 km (35 miles) over the course of one charge. There are only 50 motorcycles available for per-order at the price of €50,000 EUR (approximately $56,100 USD) each. Place your €2,000 EUR (or $2,200 USD) deposit right now.
