LEGO Reviews Technic42036

Street Motorcycle

Name: LEGO Street Motorcycle 42036
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 42036
Rating: 4.7 (302 reviews)

75 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB2015375 pcsHigh agreement · 100%

Expert reviews

2analyzed

Owner ratings

302

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"With a BrickScore of 75, a 4.7 owner average across 302 ratings, and 96% recommending it, the Technic Street Motorcycle earns a solid Recommended verdict as an impressively detailed, dual-variant build that is especially appealing to motorcycle enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates working mechanical features in a compact, well-shaped model."

Both Brickset and Rebrickable reviewers gave this 2015 Technic motorcycle a positive verdict, praising the compact engineering, refreshing medium blue color scheme, and functional gearing that connects the engine to the rear wheel. Owner enthusiasm is strong across 302 ratings averaging 4.7 out of 5, with 96% recommending it, aligning well with the expert consensus. Critics noted some detail omissions compared to earlier Technic bikes, but both agreed it is a standout model for the year.

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LOVED (7)

01Working V4 engine with pistons driven by the rear wheel via chain linkage
02Refreshing medium blue color scheme, breaking from the all-red tradition of prior Technic road bikes
03Compact design that fits impressive detail into a tight, well-proportioned frame
04Reliable functional kickstand
05Two build variants (street and retro) offering different experiences from one box
06Interesting non-right-angle build geometry that makes assembly engaging
07Good front and rear suspension with working action

CRITICIZED (7)

01Rear chain runs on the outside of the liftarm, detracting from realism, a step back from the earlier 8051
02Exhaust tubes are not attached to the pipes at the rear, unlike the predecessor
03No disc brakes included
04Missing details such as footpegs, clutch levers, brake levers, mudguards, and dashboard
05Stickers are abundant and described as covering many of the desirable new medium blue panels, limiting MOC reuse
06Handlebars feel slightly small
07Front panels are fixed and do not pivot with the wheel

What reviewers are saying

"There are not too many Technic Motorcycle sets released, the last ones being the 42007 Moto Cross Bike in 2013 and the 8291 Dirt Bike in 2008. The 42036 Street Motorcycle set is the latest one to be released."

Rebrickable Reviews

"Despite its weaknesses, it's a great looking model, particularly the right-hand side where the chain is not visible."

Brickset Reviews

Ecosystem

42007 Moto Cross Bike — The 42036 Street Motorcycle is the latest motorcycle set after the 42007 released in 2013

8291 Dirt Bike — The 42036 Street Motorcycle is the latest motorcycle set after the 8291 released in 2008

42036 A-Model vs B-Model — The B-Model is smaller with a more sleeker design, has no rear suspension, and leans over more with its kick-stand; reviewer prefers the A-Model's look

8051 — The new one has better fairings that fully cover the engine and a better V4 engine. However, the new one's rear chain is on the outside of the liftarm which detracts from its appearance considerably, particularly as the chain stops halfway up the liftarm, nowhere near the engine. This issue was fixed in 8051 so it's definitely a retrograde step. The exhaust tubes are not attached to the pipes at the back, as they are in 8051. No disc brakes on the new one.

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Consensus

BUY

Rebrickable Reviews

Editorial Source

Key Pros

✓Compact design that fits many details into a tight space
✓Nice angles and great visual shape
✓Functional kick-stand that works reliably

Key Cons

✕Handlebars seem a bit small
✕Front panels are fixed and don't move with the wheel

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"Despite its weaknesses, it's a great looking model, particularly the right-hand side where the chain is not visible."

Key Pros

✓Great looking model, particularly the right-hand side where the chain is not visible
✓Better fairings that fully cover the engine compared to 8051
✓Interesting build geometry; hardly anything is at right-angles

Key Cons

✕Requires stickers for satisfactory appearance
✕Rear chain is on the outside of the liftarm which detracts from appearance

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Rebrickable Reviews: Wide retail (Technic 2015 release)

Brickset Reviews: wide retail

Minifigures & Standout Parts

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Medium Blue parts (multiple panels)
Newly appearing in Medium Blue for 2015; 8 out of 10 new Medium Blue panels get covered in stickers, limiting MOC reusability
18654 Technic Pin Connector Round 1L
New to 2015 sets (10 of them in this set); one spare included; mainly used as spacers
medium blue panels, angle beams, and connectors
These parts are in new colours. All the road bikes made since 1995 have been red, except for 1998's 8417 Mag Wheel Master, which is blue.

What Owners Say · summarized from 18 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners love the realistic V4 engine, working mechanics, and impressive size for the price, though a few wish it had more building challenge and optional details like foot pegs.

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