Motorbike – Steampunk Tendencies

Coal-Fired Steam Motorbike: A Steampunk Dream Built by Skilled Enthusiast

Ambassador — Fri, 22 May 2020 13:15:51 +0000

Mark Sanderson is a skilled enthusiast from Carlton in North Yorkshire, UK, who has taken his passion for steam engines to a whole new level with his latest creation: a steam-powered motorcycle . Built entirely by himself over the course of five years, the motorcycle is a stunning example of Victorian engineering with a Steampunk design twist. What makes Sanderson’s motorcycle truly unique is its homemade steam engine, something that is rare to see in the world of steampunk-style motorbikes.

VIDEO : Coal Fired Steam Cycle – Unique Steam Powered Bike

According to Sanderson, the boiler of the motorcycle is a 4″ Foster design, while the engine is all homemade using parts from a small Petter diesel engine. The end result is a professional-looking motorcycle that is both aesthetically pleasing and fully functional.

The motorcycle is a brute of a machine, with a large chimney that could potentially interfere with forward visibility. However, this doesn’t seem to be a concern for Sanderson, who recently took his creation out for a test drive, proving that it’s not just a stationary engine.

Video of the Steam Bike – courtesy Mark Sanderson

The world is certainly richer for having skilled enthusiasts like Mark Sanderson who are able to bring their visions to life in such an impressive way. With his steam-powered motorcycle, Sanderson has created a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that can take its place alongside any of the other custom-made steampunk motorbikes out there.

Photos / Videos : Mark Sanderson

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Gabriel Ø, The Steampunk Sidecar

Steampunk Tendencies — Thu, 21 May 2020 23:11:15 +0000

Gabriel Ø is the name given to this stunning steampunk style sidecar. Straight out of the imagination of Italian 3D artists Lorenzo Gestri and Marco Furlanetto. Their 2010 concept continues to fascinate fans of the Steampunk genre and beyond.

The name Gabriel comes from the well known Archangel who was the inspiration for the design of several pieces including the silver head that adorns the front of the sidecar.

The design of the motorcycle is deeply influenced by steampunk culture, an artistic movement encompassing literature, fashion, cinema, music and product design. Steampunk is a subgenre of sci-fi that merges modern technology and Victorian atmospheres in a fantasy world filled with anachronistic mechanical creations.
Therefore, the way this sidecar is supposed to work is anything but conventional. The mathematical symbol Ø (zero or empty set) was added to the name to further highlight the impossibility to reproduce a similar vehicle in real life.
Loreznzo Gestri

When you see concepts like Head Turner Custom’s Kraken Trike, you think that somewhere in the world there will be someone who will make Gabriel come true.

More : Marco Furlanetto / Lorenzo Gestri

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Black Pearl, A Steampunk Style Motorcycle Runs On Compressed Air

Emporio Efikz — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 21:35:18 +0000

This bike is not powered by a real steam engine as you can read everywhere, it's actually powered by an air engine.

The Black Pearl is a Steampunk style motorcycle that takes up the design of the old steam locomotive. It was unveiled at the Bigtwin Bike Show in Rosmalen, Holland in 2014. Its builder Rene van Tuil, owner of the Dutch company Revatu Customs, was inspired by Colby Higgins’ Wreck Bike Train published in 2011.

This bike is not powered by a real steam engine as you can read everywhere, it’s actually powered by an air engine. The creator explains it in the video at the bottom of our article. (activate subtitles and machine translation)

The owner of Revatu Custom has been as faithful as possible to the design of the Wreck Bike Train. The final drivetrain, an exposed crankshaft that rotates the rear wheel by means of an eccentric pivot, mimics the engine of a steam train, both mechanically and visually. The addition of a bell and steam horn also does not detract from the spirit of the trains.

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Aerium, A Steampunk Aesthetic Motorcycle Runs On Compressed Air

Emporio Efikz — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 16:23:31 +0000

The famous custom motorbike builder, Peter Forsberg, reminds us that if you have passion and creativity to build something, nothing can stop you from succeeding. Meet Peter’s new creation, a steampunk motorcycle built from scratch that runs on compressed air.

The attention-grabbing thing about this two-wheeler is its visible mechanical components. We can see pistons, seals, valves, and pushrods through the glass tubes installed in the middle of the motorbike. Peter borrowed the crank device from an old Harley bike and intelligently framed it a piece of stainless steel pipe.

Using this steampunk motorcycle isn’t quite fun since it has a strange steering mechanism. Moreover, you can’t speed it up and ride for more than 5 minutes because of the air tank’s limit, which the rider has to put on his/her back while riding. Peter intends to develop a side-car to carry the air tank, though.

Although it is not your everyday motorcycle, the innovative design and the amount of mechanical work done on it are what matters the most for us. Let’s go riding!

Photos www.bycarolin.com

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1930 Art Deco Henderson Streamliner

Emporio Efikz — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 21:27:47 +0000

With such a unique combination of artful aesthetics and innovative features, The 1930 Henderson Custom motorcycle is already an icon. This timeless design blurs the lines between timeless art deco aesthetics and modern ﬂexibility. The vehicle is based on a K.J Henderson model dating back to 1930, as its name might suggest.

Owner Frank Westfall restored the motorbike to perfection, but he made a few additional modiﬁcations. As opposed to restoring the factory 2-tone ﬁnish, he decided to go for a more elegant monochromatic paint job, which he performed himself. One of the most striking features of this design is deﬁnitely the rounded front, as well as the wide seat and dashboard, almost reminiscent of a vintage automobile. The seat was clearly built with comfort in mind, and it is an entirely different concept when compared to many later motorcycle designs, which always aimed to slim things down. Because of its unusual shape, at least by today’s standard, some might think that this motorcycle is a bit intimidating to ride. However, the learning curve is not as steep as you might imagine, and the pay off is a fantastic experience. There is quite nothing like this motorcycle out there!

Photos : Knucklebuster

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Steampunk Style Trike Inspired By “Joseph Stalin” Locomotive

Emporio Efikz — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 13:01:26 +0000

Asook Customs, a custom shop in Saint-Petersburg built this steampunk style trike inspired by “Joseph Stalin” locomotive.

As stunning of a piece of design as this is, it might be better described as a rolling sculpture than an actual trike or motorcycle because it’s not a runner.

Source: Inazuma Cafe Racer

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