Set Facts
- The motorcycle model has front and rear suspension, a 3 cylinder engine with pistons, steering, a chain drive and a kickstand.
- The set's alternate model is a chopper motorcycle.
Regional Retail Prices (LEGO.com/Store)
Motorbike Reviews
Eurobricks
“The size is perfect. It's small enough to keep the price down, but big enough to have nice playability - working engine on both models, working suspension, loads of detail, and even good stickers. I prefer the main model, but even the B model is nice. However, the chain does... More have some issues. There's a bit too much slack in it and so it jumps sometimes when you push the motorcycle. The B model is worse, since it has two separate chain loops.”
Brickset
“That's the thing I like about this B-model. It's already the coolest looking motorcycle Lego has made, but it also leaves room for improvement for people who are really into choppers. In my experience this is the best Technic set Lego has released with a motorcycle theme.... More Both models look nice, but I personally would recommend the B-model after having build both of them.”
Full review at brickset.com
Theme Analysis
Lifespan
21 mos (this set 16 mos)
Annual growth
+4.03% (this set +4.80%)
This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme
Community Stats
Motorbike currently ranks #212 out of the top most owned sets in Technic.
About Technic
TECHNIC is one of The LEGO Company's main lines based on creating detailed model machines and mechanical toys with specialized beams, axles, gears and connectors and primarily designed for older children and adults. The theme was first introduced as the Expert Builder series in 1977, but was officially renamed as TECHNIC in 1984. TECHNIC is still an active theme, and is one of the longest running themes in LEGO history. While most TECHNIC sets are vehicles that use pieces to mimic real vehicles, such as engine pieces, suspension, pneumatic, and transmission pieces, the TECHNIC parts have been used by various other System themes as well as LEGO Mindstorms.
Summary
Technic Motorbike set 8051 was released on August 5, 2010, retailing for $40, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $161, used ones can be found for $51.
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High Octane Two-Wheeled Action!
Rev up for some high-speed racing with the LEGO® TECHNIC Motorbike! This machine is built to race with a working drive chain powers it’s moving, 3 cylinder engine. Just like the real thing, with front and rear suspension systems, a kick stand and all-new racing tires with rims. Includes instructions for rebuilding into a chopper motorcycle!
Motorbike has front and rear suspension, working kick stand, drive chain, moving gears, and front-wheel steering
Spring-loaded suspension for smooth landings and soaring jumps!
Includes instructions for rebuilding into a Chopper Motorcycle
Motorbike measures over 11” (27cm) long
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