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“IN THE END WE RETAIN FROM OUR STUDIES ONLY THAT WHICH WE PRACTICALLY APPLY.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“IN THE END WE RETAIN FROM OUR STUDIES ONLY THAT WHICH WE PRACTICALLY APPLY.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“IN THE END WE RETAIN FROM OUR STUDIES ONLY THAT WHICH WE PRACTICALLY APPLY.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“IN THE END WE RETAIN FROM OUR STUDIES ONLY THAT WHICH WE PRACTICALLY APPLY.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“IN THE END WE RETAIN FROM OUR STUDIES ONLY THAT WHICH WE PRACTICALLY APPLY.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“IN THE END WE RETAIN FROM OUR STUDIES ONLY THAT WHICH WE PRACTICALLY APPLY.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“IN THE END WE RETAIN FROM OUR STUDIES ONLY THAT WHICH WE PRACTICALLY APPLY.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“IN THE END WE RETAIN FROM OUR STUDIES ONLY THAT WHICH WE PRACTICALLY APPLY.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“IN THE END WE RETAIN FROM OUR STUDIES ONLY THAT WHICH WE PRACTICALLY APPLY.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“IN THE END WE RETAIN FROM OUR STUDIES ONLY THAT WHICH WE PRACTICALLY APPLY.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“IN THE END WE RETAIN FROM OUR STUDIES ONLY THAT WHICH WE PRACTICALLY APPLY.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“IN THE END WE RETAIN FROM OUR STUDIES ONLY THAT WHICH WE PRACTICALLY APPLY.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“IN THE END WE RETAIN FROM OUR STUDIES ONLY THAT WHICH WE PRACTICALLY APPLY.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“IN THE END WE RETAIN FROM OUR STUDIES ONLY THAT WHICH WE PRACTICALLY APPLY.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Who we are

Hey, we’re CPPMC — a new engineering club at Cal Poly Pomona based in Southern California. Our planned projects range from small side-projects, to full motorcycle builds, and everything in between.

 
 

We strongly believe in a hands-on approach to education and reinforce Cal Poly Pomona’s notorious “Learn by Doing” philosophy at every step — taking what we’ve learned in the classroom and putting it into practice.

Team

Friends and classmates turned leaders and innovators. Our team is diverse, but we all share one thing in common — a passion for engineering with an eagerness to learn through involvement and collaboration.

 
 

founder | PresidenT | Chief engineer

Basil X

Mechanical Engineering, B.S. | Minor in Art

An avid motorcycle enthusiast, Basil started CPPMC in his junior year, determined to pursue and align his own interests while creating new opportunities for his colleagues. Basil has a profound appreciation for beautiful design across both engineering and artistic disciplines, and is the driving creative force behind our work.

team member

Rebecca Porras

Mechanical Engineering, B.S. | Minor in Energy Engineering

Rebecca is a third-year mechanical engineering transfer student who is most interested in two fields that are energy and aerospace. Rebecca gained extensive engineering experience and knowledge of control systems and autonomous vehicles during her time working on the Northrup Grumman Collaborative Project. She enjoys hands-on work and loves learning new things.

business representative

Jason Meun

Industrial Engineering, B.A.

Jason Meun is a dedicated industrial engineering major who is particularly interested in applying engineering principles to real-world challenges, striving to develop solutions that not only benefit businesses but also improve everyday life for individuals. He has gained practical experience through internships, where he has contributed to various initiatives focused on lean manufacturing and supply chain optimization.

Team member

Tracy Hu

Aerospace Engineering, B.S.

Tracy transferred from Mt. San Antonio College in Fall 2023, and is persistently working on completing her bachelor's degree. She has been riding for 6 years now, and is experienced with multiple types of motorcycles including mopeds and scooters. If you're in need of a riding partner, just reach out as she's always ready and willing!

manufacturing lead

Diego Jimenez

Manufacturing Engineering, B.S.

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Team member

AQ Pham

Mechanical Engineering, B.S.

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Team Member

Lucia Sanchez

Mechanical Engineering, B.S.

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Chassis & controls lead

Anthony Taguchi

Mechanical Engineering, B.S.

Anthony is a fifth-year mechanical engineering student with a passion for design and a keen interest in the automotive industry. Although new to the world of motorcycles, he has always admired them and dreams of owning one in the future. Outside of his studies and the club, he enjoys playing video games, watching movies, and exploring his love for video editing and film.

Team member

Daniel Romero

Electrical Engineering, B.S.

Daniel has a background in Audio Recording Technology so he's always thinking of electronics and programming through the lens of a musician. He hopes to become an Embedded Systems Engineer one day and would love to work in the consumer or pro audio industry. When he's not doing school-related activities he's hanging out with his favorite people in the world, his wife and daughter.

Treasurer

Geoffrey Zavala

Psychology, B.S.

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Event Coordinator

Raymond Sun

Mechanical Engineering, B.S.

Raymond is a fourth-year mechanical engineering student who used to watched moto vlogs as a child growing up and seeks to have the same positive influence on future motorcycle riders. He loves going for rides in the canyons on his Ninja 400 and loves the intricacies that go into engineering a motorcycle from the ground up.

team member

Leslie Garcia

Computer Engineering, B.S.

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Faculty Advisor

Todd Coburn

Engineering & Applied Industrial Mathematics, Ph.D

Dr. Coburn is a professor in the Aerospace Department who specializes in Aerospace Structures. He worked 25 years at McDonnell Douglas/Boeing on aircraft, rocket, and scramjet structures, and is also a DER with authority from the FAA to approve structural analysis & design for aircraft.

Although he’s been riding motorcycles most of his life, mostly off-road in dirt or forest, he did not start serious street-riding until 2017. In 2018, he took a solo roadtrip up the coast to the tip of the Olympic Peninsula in Washington and back, and rode daily to school until the motorcycle parking along building 17 was eliminated to clear the way for a bus lane of marginal use.

Dr. Coburn’s been riding motorcycles since he was a little guy, mostly wildly across the desert where there are few trails and many fun-filled hazards. He has crashed on his motorcycle(s) more times than memory cares to recall, and this has led to a healthy respect for the risks associated with riding on the street, where every car and driver poses a life-threatening risk to the rider who lets his/her attention wander for even a moment.

Riding on the street is fun, but extremely dangerous, and each rider should understand this and should continuously work to develop their skills and awareness for the good of all. As such, Dr. Coburn encourages each and every rider to get as much training and practice as possible, as this is the best way to maximize their chances for survival.

He currently rides a Yamaha Stratoliner on the street and a Yamaha 250 WR on the dirt.

Mentor

Staff

Mechanical Engineering, Ph.D

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Our Work

We ❤️ engineering.

  • Mini Chopper

    Spring 2024

  • Electric Conversion

    Summer 2024

  • 1000cc Trike

    Fall 2025

  • New Project

    Spring 2025

  • New Project

    Summer 2025

Upcoming events.

Sponsors

The Cal Poly difference.

  • "At Cal Poly Pomona, I discovered that true learning happens when theory meets practice. During a hands-on engineering project, I designed and built a prototype from scratch, only to encounter unexpected challenges that textbooks never prepared me for. It was in those moments of trial and error, of adjusting my plans and collaborating with my teammates, that I truly grasped the essence of engineering: innovation is born from experience."

    — Basil X
    Mechanical Engineering Student

  • "Turning aspiration into action is the magic of education at Cal Poly Pomona, where I learned that the essence of knowledge lies not just in words, but in the creation and collaboration that happens through real-world experience. Working on a team taught me the value of collaboration, creativity, and resilience. The hands-on trials of our senior design project taught me the value of iteration and innovation."

    — Anthony Taguchi
    Mechanical Engineering Student

  • "The moment you build a prototype with your own hands, is the moment theory dissipates into a world of possibilities; that's where my Cal Poly Pomona education truly began to sink its roots. I learned that the most valuable equations in engineering are those derived from real-world challenges—such as those encountered in my liquid rocket project."

    — Tracy Hu
    Aerospace Engineering Student

  • "At Cal Poly Pomona, I discovered that true learning is not just what you know, but what you can create with your hands. Every project becomes a brushstroke on the canvas of my education, painting my understanding into bold relief. The most profound lessons emerge not from lectures, but from the grit and determination found in the workshop, where ideas take form and innovation comes alive."

    — John Wen
    Mechanical Engineering Student

  • "Through hands-on experience at Cal Poly Pomona, I’ve learned that the classroom isn't bound by four walls; it's an infinite landscape where I shape my knowledge with every experiment, mistake, and triumph—like building a road to wisdom brick by brick."

    — Jason Meun
    Industrial Engineering Student

  • "True understanding isn't found in textbooks alone—it's unlocked in the act of doing. At Cal Poly Pomona, I've learned that when I roll up my sleeves and dive into projects, I not only learn; I transform insights into actions. Every circuit I assembled illuminated not just a path of wires, but a deeper understanding of problem-solving."

    — Daniel Romero
    Electrical Engineering Student

  • "As I navigate my academic journey at Cal Poly Pomona, the learn-by-doing approach has been a catalyst for innovation, allowing me to bridge the gap between knowledge and application. It was through the tinkering of machines in the Makerspace that theory transformed into tangible solutions."

    — Diego Jimenez
    Manufacturing Engineering Student