When developing new electric motorcycles, many brands focus their efforts on issues such as their performance, their autonomy or the useful life of their battery. However, none of these aspects represented a priority for Vlad Belyakov, the designer of the surprising specimen that is the subject of this article.
The vehicle is called Guido and its creator is a true art lover. This led him to think about a motorcycle that stood out for its aesthetics, beyond its purely mechanical qualities. Inspired by the Rolls-Royce 103EX concept car from 2016, this proposal takes its name from the 17th century Italian baroque painter Guido Reni.
Not in vain, this very special electric motorcycle could be considered an authentic work of art worthy of occupying a space in a museum. It must be taken into account that there is only one Guido unit. Its body, handmade entirely from aluminum, and its enormous front wheel (which required around 200 hours of machining to manufacture), show the meticulous attention to detail that the designer put into his work.
Vlad Belyakov is the founder of Box39, a professional custom motorcycle shop that has earned a notable international reputation for designing and manufacturing amazing motorcycles. Due to its peculiar and striking aesthetics, there is no doubt that the Guido may be the most extravagant model that Belyakov and his team have ever produced.
This unusual electric motorcycle is not new, as it was presented in 2020. It was developed and built on behalf of an Eastern European distributor of the American firm Haas in order to demonstrate what modern milling machinery is capable of. from this American manufacturer.
Described by its creator as a sculpture you can ride, the electric motorcycle sits somewhere between art and engineering. It is a two-wheeled electric vehicle powered by a rear-mounted motor and lithium-ion battery system. And, although it may not seem like it from its appearance, it is fully functional for handling (although it is not approved for driving in open traffic).
Taking into account that it was not manufactured with performance in mind and that it is a concept version, details about its power, acceleration or top speed figures have never been made public. When looking at it for the first time, it is easy to ask the question of how it is capable of rolling and how it drives. The front aluminum wheel that is partly visible is 30 inches and rotates with a minimum space between it and the body (less than half a centimeter).
For its part, the motorcycle’s aluminum alloy chassis is completely hidden under the body, as is its 17-inch rear wheel. In addition to the electric motor and battery, it has custom Girder front suspension, electronic rear suspension, and hydraulic brakes. Although it’s hard to believe from its shape, it can turn, although its range of steering movement is quite limited.
The Guido has become topical again because it is scheduled to be auctioned next March. It is expected that it can reach a maximum price of around 140,000 euros. If you are interested in seeing it in greater detail, you can do so in the video that accompanies this article.