This 3D-Printed Motorcycle Fits in a Suitcase

Conferences are a lot of fun and in our community, Maker Faires are among the best. But as with any other large gathering, getting around can be a challenge. Ivan Miranda’s solution was to bring an electric motorbike to ride around. However, he had to fly to get to the event, so he 3D-printed his own motorbike design that is small enough to fit in a suitcase.

Miranda refers to this as a “motorbike,” but I think it would be more reasonable to call it an electric scooter. It even looks a bit like a Vespa, with the swoopy styling. And though it is small and cute, it is also a completely functional vehicle.

Like everything Miranda builds, the most alluring aspect of this project is the 3D-printed structure. This isn’t just a steel frame with 3D-printed bodywork. The entire bike is 3D-printed plastic in a kind of unibody...

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