Carboni e metalli is an innovative start-up company, headquartered in the heart of Motorvalley, Italy, showing a radical concept motorcycle to pay tribute to the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. The bicycle is based on the extensive use of composite materials and metal additive manufacturing, including a rear swing arm produced using carbon fiber bodywork and 3D printed titanium alloy accessories.
Massimo Bercella, co-founder of Carboni e metalli: "In 1969, humans first stepped on the moon. Today, 50 years later, we would like to pay tribute to this historic achievement in order to do our best globally: combining unique materials and Combining advanced technology with manual craftsmanship and passionate design "
Michele Antolotti added: “Our business involves high-tech manufacturing processes, and we want to demonstrate the impact of space-related technologies on traditional markets such as motorcycles.
The Lunar Project is based on the old KTM 250GS and uses a futuristic approach to reimagine the bike, combining old-fashioned details (such as steel frames and large 2-stroke engines) with the most advanced technologies currently available on the planet, using fiber composites Parts made of materials and metal additives for structural applications, such as carbon fiber subframes, world-class carbon fiber and 3D printed titanium alloy rear swing arms, and 3D printed anti-rust front fork mounts.
The duo concluded: "Through this project, we want to show that even mature products, such as motorcycles, can be innovated by applying space-related technologies and design freedom. The technical return of the Apollo project is huge , And we are in the dawn of a new era of space exploration, we feel a strong willingness to make our own contribution to celebrate the greatest conquest in human history. Winning the best display award is unexpected and inspires us to take Next move. "
The company will now showcase the bike in a series of events in 2019, while actively participating in multiple new projects.