Ethos – Tarform Motorcycles

The Quest
For Freedom

Over a hundred years ago a restless engineer fused a petrol powered engine with a wooden bicycle. This vehicle would become one of the most powerful symbols of modern culture.

The Daimler motorcycle was the first motorized bicycle with an internal combustion engine. This petrol powered engine laid the foundation of modern civilization. The time has come to retire this faithful servant.

The motorcycle has come to represent
a range of values and ideas

From technical innovation
to art and design
act of rebellion and
the search of self

Beryl Swaine was the first female motorcycle racer
to race the Isle of man TT in 1962.

We are in love
with these machines
because they transport
us beyond physical places

Design for change

A modular platform that enables continuous upgradability of parts and aesthetic appearance.

Intelligence

Utilize sensors and technology to create a safer experience and provide meaningful insights to the rider.

Respect Nature

Build vehicles using bio-based and recyclable high performance materials that do the least amount of harm to our environment.

Reinventing what is
outdated and keeping
what is proven

We chose to build our vehicles out of non-traditional materials that go against outdated industry standards. by 2050 the amount of plastic will exceed the amount of fish in the oceans.

first of a kind
plantbased construction

Algae
Pigment

Tarform is developing a new way of eliminating the need of paints and primers with a mono material infused with algae- and iron based metallic pigments.

Biobased
Resin

The bioresin offsets the use of petrochemicals with biobased content.

Flaxseed
Weave

The flax seed weave acts as a reinforcing mechanism to the composite panel construction.

made by people who are dedicated to their craft

Tarform is a custom motorcycle that is made to order. We use top of the line suspension from Ohlins and performance brake systems from ISR. Batterymodule with sony power cells and control systems from Sevcon for reliability and quality. Each frame is TIG welded by hand.

The Quest
For Freedom

Over a hundred years ago a restless engineer fused a petrol powered engine with a wooden bicycle. This vehicle would become one of the most powerful symbols of modern culture.

The motorcycle has come to represent
a range of values and ideas

From technical innovation
to art and design
act of rebellion and the search of self

Beryl Swaine was the first female motorcycle racer
to race the Isle of man TT in 1962.

We are in love
with these machines
because they transport
us beyond physical places

The concept
behind the Tarform
motorcycle is based
on 3 core principles

design for change

Design for change A modular platform that enables continuous upgradability of parts and aesthetic appearance.

intelligence

Utilize sensors and technology to create a safer experience and provide meaningful insights to the rider.

care for nature

Build vehicles using bio-based and recyclable high performance materials that do the least amount of harm to our environment.

made by people who are dedicated to their craft

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