When was Motorbike 8051 released?

It is part of the 2010 Technic range.

Is it built with studded or studless parts?

It uses the studless system of liftarms, pins and axles that Technic relied on by 2010.

Are any minifigures included?

No, the set has no minifigures. All 467 pieces are used for the bike.

Technic

Motorbike

Motorbike 8051 is a 2010 Technic set made from 467 pieces. Below you will find its key facts, the complete parts inventory and ways to put those parts to further use.

Set number: 8051
Year: 2010
Pieces: 467
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Technic
Different parts: 100

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 100

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (5)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

All 2 ideas at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

A cooler colour scheme

Technic bikes have often come in bold reds and yellows, but 8051 takes a more restrained approach. The inventory is led by black, then light bluish grey, blue and dark bluish grey. It gives the model a sleek, technical look, and it also means most of the pieces are neutral colours that blend easily into other projects. The blue parts are the obvious candidates for adding a bit of colour to your own designs later.

Studless from start to finish

By 2010 Technic had long since moved to studless building, so this bike is assembled from liftarms, pins, axles and connectors, with panels shaping the bodywork. If you normally build with studded bricks, the first few steps may feel unfamiliar, but the logic soon clicks. The result is a rigid model that can be handled and rolled across a table without shedding parts, which matters if younger builders are going to play with it.

A broad parts mix

With 100 unique parts in 467 pieces, the set covers a lot of ground for its size. You keep meeting new shapes during the build, and afterwards you have a useful cross-section of the Technic system from that era. That variety makes it a decent learning set for newcomers, while more experienced builders can treat it as a well-stocked donor for motorised builds, small vehicles or mechanisms of their own. Few parts in it are so specialised that they only suit a motorcycle.

Checking and rebuilding

The parts list on this page shows every element with colour and quantity, so a second-hand copy can be checked quickly and gaps filled precisely. And if you would rather build something different, try “What can I build?”: it compares your pieces with the wider set catalogue and flags models you could assemble completely or with only a few extra parts, turning a finished bike into the start of a new project.

FAQ

When was Motorbike 8051 released?: It is part of the 2010 Technic range.
Is it built with studded or studless parts?: It uses the studless system of liftarms, pins and axles that Technic relied on by 2010.
Are any minifigures included?: No, the set has no minifigures. All 467 pieces are used for the bike.

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