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Timoteo Maffei's Egera Electric Motorcycle emerges from a masterfully executed panning photograph that captures the essence of velocity and forward momentum through sophisticated motion blur…

Egera Electric Motorcycle by Timoteo Maffei is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Silver A' Design Award in Motorcycle Design Competition Category.


SilverMotorcycle· 2026

Egera Electric Motorcycle

by Timoteo Maffei

Client: Positive Motorcycles

Silver A' Design Award Winner in Motorcycle Category

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The Design

About Egera Electric Motorcycle

Egera is a new breed of electric motorcycle, built for the discerning urban professional who values time, style, and freedom. Agile and elegant, it redefines city commuting with zero compromise: no fuel, no noise, no parking drama, just plug in at home and go. Designed to turn heads in traffic, Egera merges modern performance with classic cues. Its proportions and stance echo the familiar silhouette of traditional motorcycles, creating a bridge between generations. It welcomes new riders with confidence and comforts seasoned ones with timeless design language.

The Recognition

About the Silver A' Design Award

Egera Electric Motorcycle is a Silver A' Design Award winner, an extraordinarily prestigious recognition granted to top-of-the-line, gorgeous, and impressive designs. Silver winners are tremendously brilliant and exceedingly creative works that illustrate the outstanding expertise, talent, and acuity of their designers. Egera Electric Motorcycle is expected to be a wonderful, showpiece work that is remarkably professional and profoundly innovative. This Silver A' Design Award-winning design is a highly notable, admired invention that benefits and advances the boundaries of art, science, design, and technology. Egera Electric Motorcycle is a vastly envied creation that evokes desires, introduces positive feelings, and sparks amazement and wonderment.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
EGERA is an agile electric motorcycle, designed for stylish urban commuting. It's designed for professionals who want an easy way to get to the office, without limitations, saving time and money, simply charging in the home garage. And they want to be noticed when riding in traffic. Egera is one of the most compact E-motorbikes on the market and the liquid cooling system makes it unique.
Dimensions & Packaging
2200 x 900 x 1250 mm , 152kg total weight
Tags
mobility, automotive, motorcycle, electric, vehicle
Production Technology
Various technologies were used, including 3D printing, welding, laser cutting, CNC milling, and manual sheet metal shaping. The battery uses state-of-the-art lithium cells. The aluminum swingarm helps keep the overall weight low and ensures excellent rigidity.
Design Challenge
The main challenge was the lack of reference points in Italy and Europe. Even Italian suppliers are not yet fully prepared for the electric car industry. Intensive work was done to ensure ergonomics and perfect balance, because on a motorcycle, these are crucial to the riding experience.
Research
Intensive research and development on the design, battery, electronics, and cooling system. Several traditional vehicles were studied, overlapping the design and hand sketches to define the preliminary layout and ensure proper ergonomics. Subsequently, thousands of hours were invested in 3D CAD and FEM simulation. Three physical prototypes were created.
Inspiration
The motorcycle's design draws inspiration from the 1970s school of motorcycles, such as Husqvarna and Honda. I launched the EGERA project, from design to construction of a complete, functioning prototype, during the Covid era. During that time, I reflected on how I could contribute with a concrete product to improving our quality of life, improving air quality in cities, streamlining traffic, and making electric mobility more attractive.
Project Duration
Started in 2020 in my 12sqm garage in Carlazzo, Como, during Covid. The motorcycles prototype has been tested on the airport track of St.Moritz in 2023, reaching 176kmh. Later in May 2024 the bike has been exhibited at Greentech festival in Berlin. In Aug 24 the motorbike has been exhibited in Villa d'Este, during an E1series event in presence of Will Smith and Rafa Nadal.
Operation Flow
Turn the key on and ride. Similar to a scooter, it is simple, no clutch, no gear box, no smell of gas on your clothes. Charging in the home garage with a simple 220V socket. No stress, just fun!
Patents
Design registered in EU through EUIPO (2023).
IP Design registered in India (2025)
Team Members
Timoteo Maffei
Image Credits
All renders are by Timoteo Maffei and Giovanni Rigolli.
Picture of physical motorbike at Villa D'Este by Riccardo Ruatasio [2024]
Picture of speed test in St.Moritz airport by Christian Lienhard

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