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Terms of Use wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. Learn why people trust wikiHow How to Draw a Motorcycle PDF download Download Article Reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson

Last Updated: March 10, 2025

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  • A Regular Motorcycle
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  • A Classic Chopper
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  • A Dirt Bike
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  • A Scooter
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This article was reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson. Jeanine Hattas Wilson is a Professional Painter and the President of Hattas Public Murals, Inc. With nearly 20 years of experience, Jeanine specializes in creating, overseeing, designing, and painting murals. Jeanine holds a BA in Advertising from Marquette University and a Studio Painting Minor from The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. She has studied at The Atelier Artien in Paris, France, Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, and under renowned artists such as Robert Liberace, Michael Siegel, and William Cochran. To date, Hattas Public Murals has painted nearly 5,000 commissioned works of art in homes and commercial and public spaces. This article has been viewed 332,364 times.

Want to know how to make a really good looking motorcycle design? Just follow these steps!

Steps

Method 1 Method 1 of 4:

A Regular Motorcycle

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  1. Step 1 Draw a pentagon or a shape with 5 sides. 1 Draw a pentagon or a shape with 5 sides. This is the guideline for the body.
  2. Step 2 Add 2 circles beneath the pentagon. 2 Add 2 circles beneath the pentagon. This will serve as the guide for the wheels. Advertisement
  3. Step 3 Using the guideline,... 3 Using the guideline, sketch out the body of the motorcycle (depending on what design you want) by dividing the shape into the front, the seat, the rear, etc.
  4. Step 4 Draw 3 smaller circles inside the wheels and don’t forget to add 2 lines to the front wheel and connect them to the body. 4 Draw 3 smaller circles inside the wheels and don’t forget to add 2 lines to the front wheel and connect them to the body.
  5. Step 5 Ink out the drawing and add in the details like the headlights, backlights, etc. 5 Ink out the drawing and add in the details like the headlights, backlights, etc.
  6. Step 6 Color the inked drawing. 6 Color the inked drawing.
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Method 2 Method 2 of 4:

A Classic Chopper

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  1. Step 1 Draw a triangle. 1 Draw a triangle.
  2. Step 2 Add 2 ovals for the front wheel and 2 more for the back wheel. 2 Add 2 ovals for the front wheel and 2 more for the back wheel.
  3. Step 3 Draw a rectangle from the middle of the front wheel to the top of the triangle. 3 Draw a rectangle from the middle of the front wheel to the top of the triangle. And then add 2 reverse “L” shapes for the handles.
  4. Step 4 Add 2 boxes for the body. 4 Add 2 boxes for the body.
  5. Step 5 Using the guidelines and shapes, sketch out the body of the motorcycle (depending on what design you want). 5 Using the guidelines and shapes, sketch out the body of the motorcycle (depending on what design you want).
  6. Step 6 Ink out the sketch and don’t forget to add the details. 6 Ink out the sketch and don’t forget to add the details.
  7. Step 7 Color the inked drawing. 7 Color the inked drawing.
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Method 3 Method 3 of 4:

A Dirt Bike

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  1. Step 1 Draw a diamond like hexagon for the body. 1 Draw a diamond like hexagon for the body.
  2. Step 2 Draw an irregular trapezoid in the left part for the bike front and a spike shape at the right for the back of the bike. 2 Draw an irregular trapezoid in the left part for the bike front and a spike shape at the right for the back of the bike.
  3. Step 3 Draw an arch for the wheel guard. 3 Draw an arch for the wheel guard.
  4. Step 4 Draw an irregular pentagon with two circles for the bike engine. 4 Draw an irregular pentagon with two circles for the bike engine.
  5. Step 5 Draw in the handlebars. 5 Draw in the handlebars.
  6. Step 6 Draw another set of rectangles for the wheel connector. 6 Draw another set of rectangles for the wheel connector.
  7. Step 7 Draw two circles each with small circles inside for the wheels. 7 Draw two circles each with small circles inside for the wheels.
  8. Step 8 Draw a set of attached rectangles to make the muffler. 8 Draw a set of attached rectangles to make the muffler.
  9. Step 9 Based on the outline, draw the main sections of the bike. 9 Based on the outline, draw the main sections of the bike.
  10. Step 10 Add details to your bike. 10 Add details to your bike.
  11. Step 11 Erase the unnecessary outlines. 11 Erase the unnecessary outlines.
  12. Step 12 Design your dirt bike! 12 Design your dirt bike!
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Method 4 Method 4 of 4:

A Scooter

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  1. Step 1 Draw an irregular rectangle. 1 Draw an irregular rectangle.
  2. Step 2 Draw a triangle connected to the rectangle earlier to make the back part of the scooter. 2 Draw a triangle connected to the rectangle earlier to make the back part of the scooter.
  3. Step 3 Draw a big trapezoid with a small inverted trapezoid above it to make the front part of the scooter. 3 Draw a big trapezoid with a small inverted trapezoid above it to make the front part of the scooter.
  4. Step 4 Draw three circles, two for the wheels and a one smaller one for the headlight. 4 Draw three circles, two for the wheels and a one smaller one for the headlight.
  5. Step 5 Draw three ovals for the wheel guard and driver seat. 5 Draw three ovals for the wheel guard and driver seat.
  6. Step 6 Draw the handle by adding a series of rectangle; Draw circles connected to the handles for the side mirror. 6 Draw the handle by adding a series of rectangle; Draw circles connected to the handles for the side mirror.
  7. Step 7 Draw the muffler by making rectangles. 7 Draw the muffler by making rectangles.
  8. Step 8 Based from the guidelines, complete your scooter. 8 Based from the guidelines, complete your scooter.
  9. Step 9 Erase any unnecessary guidelines. 9 Erase any unnecessary guidelines.
  10. Step 10 Color your scooter! 10 Color your scooter!
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  • Question Who invented the bike? Community Answer Community Answer Gottlieb Daimler invented the bike in 1876; he called it the "Otto Cycle Engine" in 1885. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 10 Helpful 35
  • Question Can I draw lifelike motorbikes? Community Answer Community Answer You can. Focus on adding details to make it more realistic. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 16 Helpful 32
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Tips

  • Draw lightly so you can erase. Thanks Helpful 83 Not Helpful 25
  • Not all designs are drawn the same way. Research and apply the techniques from this tutorial. Thanks Helpful 65 Not Helpful 32
  • When coloring, don’t forget to apply a shine to give the motorcycle a metallic look. Thanks Helpful 67 Not Helpful 33
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Jeanine Hattas Wilson Reviewed by: Jeanine Hattas Wilson Artist This article was reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson. Jeanine Hattas Wilson is a Professional Painter and the President of Hattas Public Murals, Inc. With nearly 20 years of experience, Jeanine specializes in creating, overseeing, designing, and painting murals. Jeanine holds a BA in Advertising from Marquette University and a Studio Painting Minor from The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. She has studied at The Atelier Artien in Paris, France, Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, and under renowned artists such as Robert Liberace, Michael Siegel, and William Cochran. To date, Hattas Public Murals has painted nearly 5,000 commissioned works of art in homes and commercial and public spaces. This article has been viewed 332,364 times. 200 votes - 69% Co-authors: 19 Updated: March 10, 2025 Views: 332,364 Categories: Drawing Article SummaryX

To draw a regular motorcycle, start by drawing a pentagon, or a shape with 5 sides that’s pointed at the bottom. Add 2 circles beneath the pentagon for the wheels. Using these shapes as a guideline, sketch out the shape of the motorcycle, including the seat, the front, the rear, and so on. Add in details like the headlights, backlights, and tires, then erase the guidelines and color in your motorcycle! For tips on drawing a chopper, keep reading! Did this summary help you?YesNo

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