How to Draw a Motorcycle (Easy Step by Step)
A motorcycle is a fun drawing because it is mostly circles and straight sticks. Two big wheels, a rounded gas tank, an engine box, and a few lines for the frame and fork are all you need to make something that looks ready to zoom away.
- Medium
- 15 minutes
- 8 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a motorcycle step by step
How to Draw a Motorcycle · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch this oval. It only shows where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase it at the end.
Step 2: Two big wheels
Draw two big circles side by side, with a wide gap between them. Make them about the same size and sit them on the same line, like the floor.
Step 3: The gas tank
Above and between the wheels, draw a rounded dome like half an egg, with the pointy end facing right. Close it with a gently curved line along the bottom, and let that line stretch out to the left in a short flat tail.
Step 4: The engine box
Under the tank, draw two straight lines going down from its bottom corners. Then draw a small flat rounded rectangle across the bottom, under the two lines, like a step.
Step 5: Seat and frame
On the left, draw a long bumpy pillow shape on top of the flat tail for the seat, touching the tank. Draw one short straight line down from the seat toward the back wheel, then a bent line from the back wheel to the engine box.
Step 6: Fork and handlebar
From the front wheel, draw a long slanted stick going up and to the left, and curl the top into a little handlebar. Add a shorter second stick beside it, going from the first stick down to the front wheel.
Step 7: Hubs and engine circle
Draw a small circle in the middle of each wheel. Then draw one more small circle in the middle of the engine box.
Step 8: The headlight
Near the top of the front fork, draw a medium circle that sits on the slanted stick. Inside it, add a small moon shape so it looks like a shining light.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your motorcycle? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a scooter or how to draw a camper van next.
Tips for drawing a motorcycle
- Draw the two wheels first and make them the same size. If one is too small, the whole bike looks tipped over.
- The fork is the trickiest part. Draw the long slanted stick first, then add the shorter stick right beside it, keeping the gap the same all the way down.
- Draw the little circles in the middle of each wheel after the frame and fork are done. Then add the headlight last.
Free motorcycle coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this motorcycle coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your motorcycle drawing
Try a bright red tank, black wheels with gray middles, and a yellow headlight. For a creative twist, give your motorcycle flames or polka dots on the tank.
Motorcycle fun fact for kids
Many motorcycles have a kickstand, a little metal leg that flips down so the bike can stand up by itself when nobody is holding it.
Questions about drawing a motorcycle
What shapes do I need to draw a motorcycle?
You need circles for the wheels, hubs, and headlight, a dome shape for the tank, and straight lines for the fork and frame. Rectangles with round corners work well for the engine box and seat.
How do I make my motorcycle wheels round?
Draw a light circle by moving your whole arm, not just your fingers. You can also trace around a cup or a coin, then draw over it.
How can I make my motorcycle look like it is moving?
Add a few short straight lines behind the back wheel, like little wind trails. Wind lines make the bike look fast.
