FTN Motion Streetdog

Finalist
Credits
  • Pou Auaha / Creative Directors
    Luke Sinclair, Kendall Bristow
  • Ngā Kaimahi / Team Members
    Owen Lynch, Tim Hodgkinson, Tim Hamer, Nicola Pippia, Jack Arbuckle, Michel Roncara, Nathan Aarts, Yunli Geng, Amily Huang, Wanwei Jiang, Janelle Darlington, Aaron Haugh, Mathew Joubert
  • Kaitautoko / Contributors
    Journaldd, Vivid Origin
Description:

The Streetdog by FTN Motion is a handcrafted electric motorbike designed to bring soul back to urban transport. Built in New Zealand, this award-winning vehicle reimagines what sustainable personal mobility can feel like - quiet, stylish, intuitive, and deeply joyful to ride.

Unlike many electric vehicles that prioritise efficiency at the cost of character, the Streetdog takes a design-forward approach that fuses the spirit of classic café racers with the clean power of electric propulsion. Every bike is hand-assembled, blending craftsmanship and technology in a way that feels both personal and premium.

The Streetdog is available in two models: the Streetdog50, which can be ridden with a standard car licence in New Zealand, and the Streetdog80 for those with a motorcycle licence. Both share the same lightweight frame, iconic form factor, and removable battery. Integrated storage, intuitive controls, and silent operation make it uniquely suited to daily urban life.

But beyond function, the Streetdog delivers something more emotional. It’s a tool for self-expression, a conversation starter, and a mood-lifter. Riders often describe the experience as “pure fun” - a return to the simple joy of movement.

The project began with a bold idea: that electric mobility could be more than responsible - it could be desirable. FTN Motion’s co-founders, both engineers and riders, brought this vision to life through a relentless focus on rider experience, technical integrity, and meaningful design.

Every aspect of the bike has been considered: the clean silhouette, the modular fairing system for customisation, the digital interface paired with classic analog textures, and the secure PIN-based start system. The result is a product that stands apart in a crowded e-mobility market - something with true identity.

As cities grow and sustainability becomes non-negotiable, the Streetdog offers a compelling answer: a vehicle that fits beautifully into modern urban life, while turning routine into ritual. It’s designed not just to get you there, but to make you glad you went.