LEGO Technic 8291 Dirt Bike

Specifications
| Set number | 8291 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2008 |
| Piece count | 248 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 8291 Dirt Bike, released in 2008 as part of the Technic line, has 248 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 65 different lots, across 11 colors.
Inventory of set 8291
The inventory of set 8291 lists 248 pieces, spare parts excluded: 65 different lots (one shape in one color) for 63 part shapes. The box also contains 7 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 8291
Main color: black, making up 42% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (36%) and blue (8.1%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 103 | 42% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 90 | 36% | |
| Blue | 20 | 8.1% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 10 | 4% | |
| Lime | 9 | 3.6% | |
| Yellow | 5 | 2% | |
| Red | 4 | 1.6% | |
| White | 3 | 1.2% | |
| Metallic Silver | 1 | 0.4% | |
| Tan | 1 | 0.4% | |
| Other colors (1) | 1 | 0.4% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Pins | 46 | 19% | |
| Technic Special | 39 | 16% | |
| Technic Connectors | 36 | 15% | |
| Technic Axles | 33 | 13% | |
| Technic Bushes | 26 | 10% | |
| Technic Beams | 25 | 10% |
Most common parts in set 8291
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Link 3711a | Black | 39 |
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 22 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots 6558 | Blue | 16 |
| Technic Bush 3713 | Light Bluish Gray | 14 |
| Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced 32123b | Light Bluish Gray | 12 |
| Technic Axle 3 4519 | Light Bluish Gray | 11 |
| Technic Axle Connector with Axle Hole 32039 | Black | 7 |
| Technic Axle 7 44294 | Light Bluish Gray | 6 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 6536 | Light Bluish Gray | 6 |
| Technic Axle 5 32073 | Light Bluish Gray | 5 |
58 of the 63 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts
Exclusive parts in set 8291
One part shape in set 8291 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 2 lots in the set are not found in any other set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Sticker Sheet for Set 8291-1 62241 |
Rebuilding set 8291 from another set
Share of the parts of set 8291 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8051 Motorbike | 57% | 467 | 2010 |
| 9648 Education Resource Set [NXT Supplemental Set] | 55% | 674 | 2006 |
| 8052 Container Truck | 52% | 686 | 2010 |
| 8294 Excavator | 50% | 720 | 2008 |
| 42023 Construction Crew | 49% | 836 | 2014 |
No similarly sized set goes above 57%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 8291 within its line
With 248 pieces, set 8291 ranks #269 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 224 sets released in 2008, it ranks #94. That is less than half the average Technic set size.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 8291 Dirt Bike have?
LEGO set 8291 Dirt Bike has 248 pieces. It was released in 2008 as part of the Technic theme.
What year was LEGO set 8291 released?
Set 8291 Dirt Bike was released in 2008 and belongs to the Technic theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 8291?
LEGO set 8291 Dirt Bike does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 8291?
The instructions for LEGO set 8291 Dirt Bike can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8291.
What is the main color of LEGO set 8291?
Black, with 103 out of 248 pieces, or 42%. Next come light bluish gray (36%) and blue (8.1%).
How many different parts does set 8291 contain?
Set 8291 has 65 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 63 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Link in black, with 39 copies.
Does LEGO set 8291 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 8291-1.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 8291?
Set 8051 Motorbike, released in 2010: it supplies 57%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
Sets from the same theme
8296 Dune Buggy2008 · 199 pieces
8290 Mini Forklift2008 · 88 pieces
8294 Excavator2008 · 720 pieces
8292 Cherry Picker2008 · 725 pieces
8297 Off-Roader2008 · 1,097 pieces
8295 Telescopic Handler2008 · 1,182 pieces
8271 Wheel Loader2007 · 200 pieces
3D8261 Rally Truck2009 · 198 pieces
Sets from the same year
7670 Hailfire Droid & Spider Droid2008 · 249 pieces
6186 Build Your Own LEGO Harbor2008 · 252 pieces
8115 Dark Panther2008 · 244 pieces
3D8158 Speed Racer & Snake Oiler2008 · 242 pieces
3D8159 Racer X & Taejo Togokhan2008 · 237 pieces
3832 The Emergency Room2008 · 236 pieces
7647 MX-41 Switch Fighter2008 · 235 pieces
7625 River Chase2008 · 234 pieces
