T 005 Cross
Based on the 2008 Yamaha Scorpio, Thrive Motorcycle has created T 005 Cross, a custom made aluminium version of the original. The whole geometry of the design ensures a futuristic look from an 1980’s movie. The new material was picked with the purpose of reducing , while offering an industrial look to this new vision. The customer is a graphic designer, “a kind of person who always wonders how to put ideas and function at the same place”, which resulted in a perfect motorcycle to be used on the road in bad weather conditions, while maintaining a “beauty and sleekness nature from the owner’s thoughts”.
A real work of art, the T 005 Cross has the original engine, with a few replaced parts, while the entire casing was replaced in order to ensure protection on the road. With every detail carefully designed and customized, the squared motorcycle has quite a few surprises to unveil, including an encased smartphone, as a replacement for a dashboard.
By Cristina Juc
Cristina Juc is passionate about the intersection of technology, design, and architecture. A former Assistant Editor and Writing Intern at Arch2O, she contributed insightful content exploring innovation in the built environment. Her involvement in events like the Transylvania Biennial of Architecture reflects her ongoing commitment to architectural discourse. Currently the Executive Director at Spherik Accelerator, Cristina supports startups driving change across creative and tech industries. With a background in community building and educational tech, she continues to champion forward-thinking solutions that shape how we design, build, and experience space.