The Japanese Suzuki has just launched MOQBA, the concept of an electric quad bike that redefines the term “overcoming obstacles”. I'm not talking about simple sidewalks or small holes, but even stairs.
Thanks to an ingenious design that combines the comfort of a scooter with the flexibility of articulated legs, MOQBA is a Transformer ready to face urban challenges: it could be just what we need.
The art of balance
MOQBA is designed with four legs that can transform into wheels. This allows the quad bike to overcome obstacles such as stairs and rough terrain. And if you think it's just a leisure vehicle, you're very wrong. The modular leg platform design supports different frame configurations, ranging from a stair-climbing wheelchair to a medical stretcher with a sturdy luggage rack.
With three versatile modes (Chair, Standing and Stretcher) MOQBA promises extremely flexible transportation and mobility options. This makes the quad bike suitable not only for everyday use, but also for emergency situations. Imagine a vehicle that can carry injured people across rough terrain or narrow stairs during a natural disaster.
A quad bike out of the ordinary
Often, vehicles that aim to make urban transportation more accessible follow a more orthodox route (almost): MOQBA, on the other hand, you see, it seems like something out of a science fiction film and could potentially facilitate the planning of routes in the city for those with mobility problems. It's not just a vehicle, it's a statement of intent.
Suzuki also sees it as a potential solution for areas inaccessible to conventional cars, I simply consider it a buzz.
The four-legged future
Suzuki's MOQBA isn't just another electric vehicle; it is a vision of the future of urban mobility. With its ability to overcome obstacles and its versatility, it could be the key to making our cities more accessible and liveable.
Now, the ball is in the court of manufacturers and legislators. Who knows, maybe one day we will see these electric quad bikes replacing our conventional cars, “strolling” up and down the city on four legs.
