The Stilride 1 is the production electric motorbike from Stockholm-based startup Stilride, built using the company's proprietary StilFold industrial origami technology to shape recycled steel sheets into a monocoque frame that is lighter, stronger, and more sculptural than anything achievable through conventional fabrication methods. It targets a top speed of 100 km/h and a range of 120 km from a 5.1 kWh battery, positioned as a premium urban electric motorcycle for riders who want both performance and a genuinely distinctive object.
What Is the Stilride 1?
The Stilride 1, previously known during development as the Sport Utility Scooter (SUS), is the first production vehicle from Swedish startup Stilride. It is built at the company's Stockholm facility, where each unit is produced to order. The final design was unveiled in 2023, with spring 2024 targeted for the first deliveries of the Limited Founders Edition, individually numbered and distinguished by black fenders and detailing. According to Stilride's official product page, the bike retails at approximately $16,500 for this founding edition.
How Industrial Origami Works
The StilFold process uses robotic folding to shape flat steel sheets into three-dimensional structural forms without welding or cutting. The result is a monocoque chassis where the skin is also the structure, eliminating the need for a separate frame beneath the bodywork. Stilride sources recycled steel from the Swedish countryside, and the efficiency of the folding process means less material waste than traditional manufacturing. As Dezeen reported when the technology was first revealed, the visual effect is a bike whose surfaces look like they were pressed rather than welded, giving it a sculptural quality unlike any other production motorcycle.
Specifications: Motor, Battery, and Range
The Stilride 1 uses an 8 kW permanent magnet synchronous hub motor in the rear wheel, producing substantial peak torque delivered directly to the wheel without a chain or belt drive. Top speed is 100 km/h and range on the 5.1 kWh battery is 120 km per charge. Recharging takes approximately four hours on a standard outlet. Weight is approximately 130 kg including the battery, which is notable given that the steel monocoque construction generally runs heavier than aluminum or carbon fiber alternatives at this performance level. The bike rides on 13-inch wheels fitted with Michelin City Grip 2 tires, paired with an upside-down fork and mono-shock rear suspension.
Smart Connectivity and Anti-Theft System
Stilride developed a dedicated app to accompany the bike, providing real-time GPS tracking for theft prevention, remote battery status monitoring, and maintenance diagnostics. These features are integrated rather than added on, consistent with the Stilride 1's positioning as a premium connected urban vehicle rather than a basic electric commuter. The combination of sculptural design, sustainable materials, and smart connectivity places the Stilride 1 in a distinct category that bridges the gap between a high-design object and a practical daily vehicle.
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Photo: STILRIDE
