Abstract: A tattoo machine, comprising at least one elongated hollow body inside which there is a cavity for containing a coloring liquid that is connected to the outside by means of a hole provided at one end of the hollow body, a needle that can slide in a reciprocating fashion along the hole, and elements for moving the needle between a first end position, in which the needle protrudes at least partially from the hollow body, and a second end position, in which the needle is completely accommodated within the hollow body, the movement elements comprising a motor that can be associated with the needle by interposing motion transmission elements provided with a flexible cable, a first end of which can be associated with the motor and a second end of which can be associated with the needle.