The Aprilia RAM1000 motorcycle with modern look, modern style, new color and tough body is very much attractive.
During autumn 2001, the concept of Aprilia RAM1000 motorcycle was created. The concept was half-naked street fighter, 1000cc with aggressive riding position and massive power. An Aprilia was chosen by the designer.
The tool used in the project, besides sketching are: 3DSmax and Rhinoceros 3D and rapid prototype was made in 1:6 scale.
Some Specifications about Aprilia RAM1000 are:
- Displacement: 998cc
- Motor: 60 degree V5
- Exhaust: single aluminum muffler
- Wheelbase: 1407
- Frame: aluminum box structure
- Steering: hydraulic
- Rear brake: 235mm floating disc
- Front brake: 2×320mm floating discs
- Front tyre: Metzeler 130/70
- Seat height: 760mm
- Rear tyre: Metzeler 200/50
Aprilia is the next generation bike. This new design is designed by Heikki Naulapää. He has Designed Demon 1.0 and Demon 1.0 raw for ducati and he has designed Ram 1000 for Aprilia motorcycle. Except headlight and the front Demon 1.0 and 1.0 raw looks almost the same. Aprilia Ram 1000 do not have shock absorber or any forks in the front.
Heikki Naulapää had shared something about Ram 1000 that
This project was his one of the most difficult tasks while studying in Lahti. It was very tough to design a complete motorbike as he didn’t have any experience from 3D modeling. Even, he had not got any experience of designing vehicles when starting this project. Therefore, it made the task more challenging.
Modeling and Design he did himself, but rendering was done by one of his flat mate and current CG artist Heikki Anttila.
Let’s know something about the Designer:
Heikki Naulapää is absolutely a finnish designer, he has done graduation from Vehicle Design department of Royal College of Art, London in 2004. And also did graduation as an Industrial Designer from Lahti, Finland. He started to work as a Design Manager in Finnish design consultancy Provoke Helsinki in September 05.
He is constantly looking for a new challenge in this area of design. So, do you have an interesting design project proposal?
