The concept world is strange and amusing at the same time. Some motorcycle concepts are outright genius designs that catch the eyeballs of established manufacturers who love the fresh approach of creative designers, while others lie in the pure bizarre domain that cannot see the light of day for their impractical design.
We tend to lean more towards the former category of concept bikes, so that a vision of future automotive trends could be gauged. The DUOMICK dual platform motorcycle is the latest one that impressed us. Based on a modular design inspiration, the bike is good both on solid land and on snowy terrain.
Designer: HakHyeon Lee
In the bike mode, the café racer-inspired two-wheeler gets a set of wheels for city rides, while the snowmobile mode has the snow track, skid, and skis. The transition is made by lifting the body frame and resting it on the respective drivetrains that presumably sit parked in the garage. Made out of unibody material, the main frame is universal and valid enough for both modes. The wishbone suspension system is of superior materials to withstand the tortures of rough terrain and the strains put on the bike while riding at high speeds.
The saddle of the DUOMICK bike can be rotated depending on the seating position, based on the mode selected. In the bike mode, the sitting position is more low-slung, while the snowmobile mode has a more upright sitting position. Road presence of this concept is more towards a muscular appeal with chunky tires and a futuristic headlight gracing the silver-gray body. When it turns into a snowmobile, the aggressive stance is morphed into a classy form that’s fit for a Bond movie plot.
The idea of this concept is interesting, and in a real-world situation, making the shift from bike mode to snowmobile mode should require precision placement and care of the chassis. It’s just like fitting a steering wheel on the modern supercar (Aston Martin Valkyrie or Lamborghini Egoista), Motorsports racer, or Formula-1 beast.
