Best Lego motorcycles

Not all biking ‘buys’ have to be sensible. It’s not always about purchasing prudent protective gear or investing in wise accessories for you or your bike – motorcycling can be fun and frivolous, too.

And who, whatever age you may be, hasn’t had a blast building Lego? The Danish building-block concept has come a long way since the days of DIY brick buildings and cars that all look the same.

Today you can build the Millennium Falcon, the Eiffel Tower or even a Bugatti Chiron out of Lego, but it's no longer reserved just for car fans - yes, you can build bikes, too.

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But what’s currently available? How much do they cost? And what do you get for your money? Here’s our current pick of some of our favourites…

Created in collaboration with BMW’s own engineers, the completed model measures over 33cm long and 18cm high, the boxer engine has moving pistons, there’s also working front and rear suspension, steering, shaftdrive and sidestand, and, if all that’s not enough, the whole thing also converts into a unique concept machine – brilliant!

Pros:

Fabulous detail

Moving/working parts

Includes alternative model

Con:

Um, the price...

It's 32cm long and was built in collaboration with Ducati, but unlike the BMW above features detachable fairing panels (so you can see the glorious V4 engine) and even a two-speed gearbox. Recommended for those aged 10+ (or even 50+) it’s a fabulous gift.

Pros:

Great detail

Working gears

Detachable fairing panels

Con:

Not quite as clever as the GS

There are 1028 parts so builders are recommended to be 16+, its big ‘Milwaukee-Eight’ 107ci V-twin engine features visible moving pistons, there’s a flip-down side stand, a tank- mounted speedo, authentic reproductions of the Fat Boy’s iconic solid disc wheels and even adjustable mirrors. Awesome!

Pros:

Fabulous looks

Attention to detail

As sophisticated as they get

Con:

Not cheap

It’s designed for ages 8+, contains 236 parts and the superbike features working suspension, steering and sidestand, too. Not at all bad considering it costs well under 20 quid.

Pros:

Versatility

Easy for younger builders

Affordable

Con:

Not as authentic

This one’s accessible to those of just six years and up, contains 79 pieces, the Indy figure even has a whip, hat and shoulder bag, the motorbike has a detachable sidecar, the security gate moves up and down and it also contains Professor Henry Jones and guard figures too, for hours of entertainment.

Pros:

Very versatile

Easy and fun

Accessible from ages 6+

Con:

Minimal motorcycle elements

The kit contains 375 pieces and the bike features front and rear suspension, chain drive, working steering and moving pistons on the engine and a faux Gulf-style light blue and red colourscheme.

Pros:

Two bikes for the price of one

Intricate working detail

Aged from 9

Cons:

Price as discontinued

It features low-profile tyres, fat pipes and old-school graphics. Plenty of opportunity to build and re-build.

Pros:

More active than most

Useful Technic inventory

Cool look and feel

Cons:

Best for younger kids

The steering operates as well and it morphs into a motocross-style snow bike, with drive track where the rear wheel should be and a skid where the front would normally go.

Pros:

Usual Technic attention to detail

Something a bit different

Two models in one

Cons:

Not faithful to motorcycling

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