# 3D-Printed Motorbikes This 3D-Printed Motorbike Was Designed By TE Connectivity By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-06-02 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-motorcycles References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/te-3d-printed-motorcycle/37729/) & [te](http://www.te.com/usa-en/home.html) TE Connectivity's 3D-printed motorbike may look like a child's motorcycle toy, but its a feat of engineering that could one day change the automotive industry. The bike is modeled on a [Harley-Davidson](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harleydavidson-moshtribute) Softail and measures around 2.4 meters tall and weighs 113.4 kg. Its frame can support a weight of 400 pounds, sufficient for two adult passengers. In addition to the [small electric motor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tq-hpr40) and the tires, other outsourced components including the brakes, electrical wiring, belt drive, mirrors and some bolts. Now while this 3D-printed motorbike may not be ready to hit the highway just yet, that wasn't the idea -- the goal was to demonstrate that 3D-printed technology can in fact be used to manufacture load-bearing production parts that can be used to develop bikes and other vehicles. Seeing how fast 3D-printing technology has advanced in recent years, it's heartening to see inventions like this motorbike, which in the future could be looked back upon as a landmark invention. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Advancements in 3D Printing Technology:** The rapid development of 3D-printing technology opens up opportunities for the manufacturing industry to create load-bearing production parts. - **Disruptive Innovation in Automotive Manufacturing:** The use of 3D-printed motorbikes showcases the potential for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry. - **Application of 3D Printing in Product Development:** The 3D-printed motorbike demonstrates how 3D-printing technology can be used in the development of bikes and other vehicles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Manufacturing:** The manufacturing industry can leverage advancements in 3D-printing technology to create load-bearing production parts. - **Automotive:** The use of 3D-printed motorbikes highlights disruptive innovation opportunities in the automotive manufacturing sector. - **Product Development:** 3D-printing technology offers new possibilities for product development in various industries, including bikes and vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3d-Printed Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rodeo-bike.md) - [Cutting-Edge Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/te1.md) - [Electric Motorsport Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-te-1.md) - [Lightweight Electric Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-electric-mountain-bike.md) - [Modular Tech-Rich Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-motorrad-x-nvidia.md) - [Lightweight Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-electric-motorbike.md) - [Geared Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matter-m1-bike.md) - [HIgh-Torque Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verge-ts-pro.md) - [Electric Cafe Racer Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-model-m-bike.md)