Wearable Electric Motorcycle Suit by Jake Carlini

Inventor Jake Carlini repurposed bike parts to build a wearable electric motorcycle suit that lets him ride in a planking position. Powered by a salvaged motor and battery, the suit reaches 20+ mph and blurs the line between machine and clothing.

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Inventor and content creator Jake Carlini has taken DIY innovation to a new extreme: transforming a crashed electric bike into a wearable motorcycle suit. Instead of repairing the machine in its original form, Carlini repurposed its parts to create a fully body-mounted riding system: one that allows him to cruise in a planking position, literally strapping the motorcycle onto himself.

From Crash to Concept

The project began after Carlini damaged his electric bike in an accident. Rather than throw it away, he salvaged its rear-wheel hub motor and battery pack. Where most would mount these components back on a frame, Carlini went for a radical approach: attaching the wheel directly to his legs. Using painter’s stilt straps, he braced the motor assembly against his shins, turning his lower body into the drivetrain.

To carry the heavy battery, he modified a vest with reinforced fabric, cutting extra space and glue-strengthening the seams. This vest not only houses the power pack but also serves as the central hub for wiring and connectors.

Engineering a Wearable Ride

Without traditional handlebars, steering and stability posed a challenge. Carlini improvised by building a front section with aero bars, armrest pads, and pegs. This setup lets him shift some of his weight from his core to his arms. It makes the planking ride position more sustainable.

He then transferred the bike’s throttle and digital display into the suit: the throttle mounted on the right grip for acceleration, while the display remained tucked away but accessible for checking speed and power. Wires ran along his arms and into the vest, giving the whole contraption the appearance of a cyberpunk exoskeleton.

Riding the Machine You Wear

Early test runs showed the suit capable of reaching 20+ miles per hour. Propulsion came from the strapped-on motorised wheel, while balance required strong core engagement and careful adjustment of the leg braces. With tweaks to the straps and added arm support, Carlini was able to cruise smoothly at ground-hugging height. It looks more like a futuristic action hero than a traditional motorcyclist.

The build used mostly recycled parts. This includes the bike’s motorised wheel, throttle, display, and battery, combined with everyday items such as straps, screws, glue, and standard hand tools.

A Hybrid of Vehicle and Clothing

What Carlini created is less a “bike” and more a wearable vehicle: a hybrid between machine and clothing. Instead of sitting on a motorcycle, the rider becomes the motorcycle. The project blurs the line between transport, performance art, and experimental design, raising questions about how personal mobility might evolve in the future.

For now, the wearable motorcycle remains a one-off experiment. It’s a reminder of how creativity, resourcefulness, and a bit of risk-taking can turn discarded parts into something that looks straight out of science fiction.