Tarform Motorcycles, developing electric motorcycles thanks to 3D printing

Tarform Motorcycles is a Brooklyn-based startup that specializes in motorcycle development using new technologies. And it’s no surprise that 3D printing is part of the deal. The objective of the company is to design motorcycles based on the latest trends in the sector and find the best design adapted to the needs of users, whilst adopting environmentally friendly materials. To learn more about the entire process of developing their motorcycles, we met Taras Kravchouk, CEO of Tarform Motorcylces.

Can you present yourself and tell us about when you first approached 3D printing technologies?

My name is Taras Kravtchouk (CEO, Co-Founder & Head Designer at Tarform). My background is predominantly in industrial design, but I like to explore and dive into different fields of design. A few years ago I started a makerspace in Brooklyn where artists and creatives could teach their craft ranging from motorcycle building to metal fabrication.

The idea of using additive manufacturing during the prototyping stage of the Tarform motorcycle felt like a natural step considering the accessibility of additive manufacturing and the wide range of materials available today. Among other things, it allowed us to test, design and iterate parts inhouse at low cost to optimize the design in every way possible without investing into expensive tooling or manufacturing methods.