The RYZR is a futuristic concept developed for SAIC’s all-electric ‘R’ brand. Created by SAIC Design – the London-based styling house for MG, Roewe, and R – the RYZER follows the MG Maze, which infused automotive tech with gaming. The concept also marks three years since the studio was founded. In a similar mish-mash, the RYZR attempts to merge a car with a motorcycle. The team behind the concept describes it as “a car you actually wear.” While that thought has us thinking of some kind of Bumblebee cosplay, a clothing element is integrated into the design. To start the RYZR, you swap using a conventional key for a unique jacket that plugs into the vehicle.
The concept has been designed as an alternative to crowded public transport — an idea that, in a post-pandemic world, will likely get the nod of approval from commuters. And, being an EV, it could very well fit in with the zero-emission urban landscape we’re heading towards. The RYZR, like several “four-wheeled motorcycles” before it, combines motorcycle agility with the stability found in a car. Maneuverability is enhanced by wheels that can tilt, with thin, curved, motor-cycle-like tires up front.
Of course, the driver/rider also looks rather exposed, meaning that the downsides of biking (i.e., inclement weather) would likely make some sort of impact on the experience. While previous concepts from SAIC Design studio are unlikely to ever see production versions materialize, there are elements of the R RYZR that could appeal to a broader audience
