Hyena
Hyena is a motorcycle designed for use in extreme environments, such as disaster rescue, material searching, ecological protection and field research. The outer shell is mainly made of magnesium alloy and carbon fibre sheet, which keep the weight low. Magnesium alloy is recyclable. A connected communication system links each motorcycle to the team and to the command centre. Three warning tones signal danger, appreciation and alert. Each tone is sent with the location of the rider, so information is shared quickly during high-risk work.
Hyena motorcycle for extreme environment by Xiangzhi Zhao was featured as an outstanding illustration of industrial design by the A' Design Award & Competition. Hyena motorcycle for extreme environment received the Iron A' Design Award in Vehicle, Mobility and Transportation Design in 2021. The A' Vehicle, Mobility and Transportation Design Award is a highly prestigious international design prize which celebrates outstanding design of cars, motorcycles, bicycles, trucks, buses, trains, ships, aircrafts and more.
