Solar motorcycle is self-charging

Sardinia-based MASK Architects has introduced SOLARIS, a self-charging solar motorcycle developed as part of the studio’s “Invent and Integrate” design approach led by founders Öznur Pınar Cer and Danilo Petta. The project explores autonomous mobility through a vehicle capable of generating its own power without reliance on fuel, electrical grids or commercial charging networks.

SOLARIS operates as a fully solar-powered system. Its defining feature is a set of retractable circular photovoltaic wings that unfold to collect sunlight and supply energy to an integrated lithium storage unit. When parked, the motorcycle functions as its own charging station; in use, it runs as an electric vehicle powered exclusively by solar intake. 

The concept establishes a transportation model based on energy independence and site-free operation. The design incorporates a biomimetic formal language inspired by the movement and structural proportions of a leopard. This reference informs the elongated front geometry, the structural frame, and the aerodynamic stance of the motorcycle. The formal decisions support balance, performance and airflow, while shaping the vehicle’s visual identity.