Futuristic FSD 59 concept revealed

A London-based design studio has used this week’s Geneva International Motor Show to unveil a motorcycle design concept capable of adapting to different riders, different riding styles and even different power sources.

The work of Frank Stephenson Design and dubbed the FSD 59, the concept combines practicality, innovative technologies and usability. So as well as bodywork that both increases aerodynamic efficiency as well as reducing drag, there’s a high level of adjustability that allows the rider to not only tailor the bike to his or her proportions but to the type of riding they might be doing too, via adjustable handlebars, footpegs, windscreen and seat positions.

While the firm said the process “involved experimenting with different architectures and technologies within the domain of electric and hydrogen propulsion bikes”, the FSD 59 features a modular battery platform, indicating the bike’s design appears to be skewed towards electric power.

Other features include an augmented-reality-enabled heads-up display as well as what the firm refers to as a monoblock fairing, presumably constructed out of a single piece of unnamed material.

Frank Stephenson, whose company dabbles in all sorts of design projects from space capsules to baby seats, has hinted that the FSD 59 might have a more tangible future.

“Our team has been working hard behind the scenes to present this to the world and we are very excited to share it,” he said. “We look forward to announcing more news on this in the future.”