{"id":161863,"date":"2026-01-14T17:41:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T15:41:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xometry.eu\/en\/?post_type=case&p=161863"},"modified":"2026-01-15T13:13:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T11:13:00","slug":"black-tea-motorbikes","status":"publish","type":"case","link":"https:\/\/xometry.eu\/en\/case-studies\/black-tea-motorbikes\/","title":{"rendered":"Efficient Sourcing of Electric Motorcycle Parts with Xometry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

About Black Tea Motorbikes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Founded in 2020, Black Tea Motorbikes merges classic motorcycle design with sustainable electric mobility. The startup specializes in lightweight electric motorcycles modeled after \u201cCaf\u00e9 Racers.\u201d All production and assembly takes place in Bavaria, in close collaboration with their own rider community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sourcing Complex Metal Parts Efficiently<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To build their motorcycles, Black Tea Motorbikes relies on precision sheet metal parts, frame components, and structurally critical assemblies. These parts must meet exacting design requirements and offer mechanical stability\u2014yet be available on-demand, tailored to the production schedule. With limited internal resources, managing manufacturing in-house or through a network of small suppliers wasn\u2019t feasible.<\/p>\n\n\n

\r\n
\r\n \r\n
\r\n
\r\n
\r\n \"Component\r\n
\r\n

Component Assembly in Serial Production Using Xometry Parts<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \"Component\r\n
\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n
\r\n \"Component\r\n
\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
\r\n
\r\n
\r\n \"Component\r\n <\/div>\r\n
\r\n \"Component\r\n <\/div>\r\n
\r\n \"Component\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n \n\n\n

Instant Quotes, Precision Manufacturing, and Streamlined Ordering<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Working with Xometry as their manufacturing partner, Black Tea Motorbikes uploaded all CAD files directly to the platform and received a reliable, instant quote\u2014including price, lead time, and feasibility. Parts were ordered in small batches of 20 units, precisely aligned with their assembly timeline. Even intricate components requiring multiple bends and meeting tight design tolerances were produced cost-effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n

\r\n
\r\n \r\n
\r\n
\r\n
\r\n \"\"\r\n\r\n
\r\n

Small Batches, Full Control\u2014From CAD File to Order in Minutesrnrnu0026nbsp;<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \"\"\r\n\r\n
\r\n

Small Batches, Full Control\u2014From CAD File to Order in Minutesrnrnu0026nbsp;<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

\r\n
\r\n
\r\n \"\"\r\n <\/div>\r\n
\r\n \"\"\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n \n\n\n

From Prototype to Market: Faster Production, Less Risk<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n