What We Do
BUILD provides students an opportunity to learn technical skills including design, welding, fabrication, repair, machining, media, and more through motorcycle construction.
Program competition elements also emphasize the development of strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
The Teams
Teams of six students from local high schools are organized to design and rebuild a motorcycle to American Motorcycle Association (AMA) flat track racing standards. Each team is matched with at least one faculty advisor from their school and up to three mentors who act as coaches and team leaders, encouraging students to plan, design and complete their build. Each team is provided a Royal Enfield or other motorcycle along with parts support.
The Build
Teams begin after winter break and have a budget to invest in their builds. Mentors are to control the "checkbook" and students create a budget, formulate an action plan, and fundraise. Each team provides photographic and/or video documentation of the process weekly and submits it. These program elements allow for additional student participants beyond the six build students. Schools with a Royal Enfield retain ownership of the motorcycles at the conclusion of the “season” provided fundraising goals are met.
January: Team organization, planning, and motorcycle disassembly
February: Motorcycle design and prep work
March: Work on the bike, team field trips may be planned
April: Motorcycle is assembled, running, and tested on a dyno
May: Cosmetics completed, judging, and final awards
The Competition
Teams are judged on design, execution and completion of milestones throughout the build timeline. Teams are responsible for:
Bike design concept
VIDEO submission of full mockup
VIDEO submission of running bike
Dyno Challenge Day
Required full accounting of build - due along with raised funds
Bike Reveal and Kickoff off event with winners in Social Media and Art Bike awards
Bikes displayed at Brewtown Rumble where the final award, the Royal Enfield BUILD CUP, is presented by Royal Enfield