It shows that creativity has no limits or boundaries.
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In Ocaña, Norte de Santander, ingenuity has no limits. Benjamin Franklin Navarroa man whose name evokes the historic American inventor, has surprised everyone and everyone with his most recent creation: a fully functional steam motorcycle. This multifaceted ocañero – musician, lawyer, composer and mechanics enthusiast – demonstrates that talent and creativity can transform the everyday into a true work of art.
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The vehicle, built with recycled materials and adapted parts, works thanks to a steam system that drives its movement, a rarity in the days of electric and combustion engines. Franklin explains that his invention not only seeks to pay tribute to the machines of the past, but also to awaken curiosity about science, physics and artisanal innovation.
“The engine is an exact replica of a locomotive engine,” he said in a video that quickly went viral on social networks. In the images you can see the creator turning on the boiler and starting the motorcycle, which emits a characteristic whistle as it begins to roll. The public in Ocaña has received with admiration the feat of this local inventor, who shows that creativity does not need large laboratories, but rather passion and perseverance.
Benjamín Franklin Navarro, who is also known for his musical compositions and his community work, has stated that he dreams of setting up a small museum where he can exhibit his inventions, including bicycles, sound machines and now his most recent jewel: the steam motorcycle. “My goal is to inspire young Ocañeros to create, to not be afraid to experiment,” he said in a local interview.
Its history reflects the spirit of a region that is characterized by its ingenuity and love of artisanal innovation. In times where technology seems to dominate everything, this North Santander inventor rescues the value of practical knowledge and the ability to build with one’s own hands.
The name of Benjamín Franklin Navarro begins to be heard beyond Ocaña. His steam motorcycle is not only a symbol of creativity, but also of identity: a sample of Colombian talent that flourishes in the corners where curiosity and effort become fuel for the imagination.
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