Egera Motapaika Hiko by Timoteo Maffei is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Hiriwa in Hoahoa Motopaika Competition Category.

HiriwaMotopaika· 2026

Egera Motapaika Hiko

by Timoteo Maffei

Client: Positive Motorcycles

A' Design Award Hiriwa Winner in Motopaika Category

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The Design

About Egera Motapaika Hiko

Ko Egera he momo hou o te motapaika hiko, i hangaia mō te tangata ngaio o te tāone e whakanui ana i te wā, te āhua, me te herekore. He mauri, he ātaahua, ka whakahoutia e ia te haereerenga i te tāone me te kore whakatau: kāore he wahie, kāore he haruru, kāore he raruraru mō te tūnga waka, me tū noa ki te kāinga, ka haere. I hangaia hei huri i ngā mahunga i te awa waka, ka honoa e Egera te mahi hou me ngā tohu tawhito. Ko ōna āhua me tōna tūnga e whakaata ana i te ata pahure o ngā motapaika tawhito, ka waihanga i tētahi arawhata i waenga i ngā whakatupuranga. Ka pōwhiri i ngā kaieke hou me te māia, ka whakamārie i ngā kaieke mātanga ki te reo hoahoa mutunga kore.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Hiriwa

Ko Egera Motapaika Hiko te toa o te A' Design Award Hiriwa, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa taumata teitei rawa, ātaahua me te whakamīharo. Ko ngā toa Hiriwa he mahi tino kanapa, tino auaha e whakaatu ana i te mātanga, te pūmanawa me te mōhio hōhonu o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Egera Motapaika Hiko he mahi whakamīharo, he tauira, he tino ngaio, he auaha hōhonu. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Hiriwa he hanganga rongonui, whakamīharotia e whai wāhi ana ki te whakawhānui i ngā rohe o te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau. Ko Egera Motapaika Hiko he mahi e hae ana te tini, e whakaara ana i ngā hiahia, e kawe mai ana i ngā kare-ā-roto pai, ā, e whakaoho ana i te mīharo.

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