The result is a modern-looking machine with a retro twist that’s devoid of clutter and excess. As for the futurism part of the build, Zanzotti and Greydev used modern manufacturing technology to rapid prototype the headlights cooling fins, tail end and seat. A revised trellis frame and subframe were also hand fabricated and a pair of shrouds rolled to simplify the look of the bikes front end. For the creation of Digimoto’s fuel tank, traditional fabrication techniques were used to shape and weld together sheets of aluminium. Once the layout of the bike had been created in the virtual environment its physical creation began. The remaining parts were 3D scanned and input into a virtual environment allowing the designer to test out his designs using VR goggles. The basis for the build was a modern BMW R1200R which was stripped down to barely more than an engine. For the creation of the rest of the bike, Zanzotti adopted an approach he refers to as “futurism x tradition”. Inside the housing of the headlight is a sensor panel that records and instantly transmits information to the rider via a HUD in the visor of the helmet allowing for “drastic streamlining” of the bike’s design. On Digimoto you won’t find any of the typical dash mounted gauges found on modern motorcycles, instead, they have been replaced by a specially designed headlight. The result is a unique bike developed using design techniques that leverage virtual reality prototyping and state-of-the-art production methods.ĭespite the bikes minimalistic design it still features highly advanced technology to deliver its rider all the essential information required to operate it. Together they realised Zanzotti’s vision of a truly minimalistic motorcycle that doesn’t compromise on its riders needs. The Digimoto project was a collaboration between industrial designer Christian Zanzotti, product development agency Greydev and BMW aftermarket experts Wunderlich.