Italian manufacturer Ducati is launching three pedal-assisted electric bicycles, which can be driven off-road and folded down in a few steps for easy transport and storage.
The sleek, red and black Urban-E model was designed mainly for use in cities and created in collaboration with local company Italdesign, which previously worked with Airbus on its concept for a flying car.
A black and yellow design distinguishes the Ducati SCR-E
Meanwhile, the SCR-E and SCR-E Sport models feature a sportier black and yellow design based on the brand's flagship Scrambler motorcycle.
Thanks to the integration of suspension forks and extra "fat" tires, the bicycles fare well even on rougher terrain.
All three models can be compacted by vertically folding their frames and collapsing the headsets and handlebars off to one side, creating a unit that can fit into the boot of a car. The bikes can be folded into a compact unit in a few quick steps
As the most design-focused out of the three products, the Urban-E bike features slim, pointed fenders and a headlight that is split in two around the front fork.
Its 378 Watt-hour battery lasts for up to 70 kilometres and is integrated into the aluminium chassis underneath a red plastic arch, in a nod to the brightly-coloured fuel tanks of Ducati's motorcycles.
An LCD display in the handlebar can be used to check the battery charge and control the bike's LED lights.
The headlight of the Urban-E bike is split around the front fork. Image is by ...