French builder Lazareth has released its new LM 847 bike which features a full Maserati engine. Unveiled at the 2016 Geneva Auto Show, this motorcycle is unlike anything seen before.
Lazareth took the 4.7 liter, 470hp, V8 engine out of a Maserati automobile and had an epic motorcycle built around it. The bike's transmission features a hydraulic coupler - 1 speed and final Chain transmission while its braking features a dual 420mm discs perimeter on the front and double 255mm Brembo 4 piston disc on the back. When it comes to performance, the LM 847 totals 470 hp at 7000 rpm and Torque 620 Nm at 4750 rpm.
Though it may not be the most practical motorcycle, the LM 847 does serve as an eye-catching concept.
Supercar Motorcycle Concepts
The LM 847 Motorcycle Features a Full Maserati Engine
Trend Themes
1. Supercar Motorcycles - The trend of integrating full supercar engines into motorcycles presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the luxury motorcycle market.
2. Hybrid Transmissions - The trend of using hydraulic couplers and chain transmissions in motorcycles opens doors for disruptive innovation in the motorbike industry.
3. High-performance Braking Systems - The trend of incorporating high-performance braking systems in motorcycles offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the motorcycle safety industry.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Motorcycles - The luxury motorcycle industry can explore disruptive innovation by integrating supercar engines into their high-end models.
2. Motorbike Manufacturing - The motorbike manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of hybrid transmissions by developing innovative transmission systems and components.
3. Motorcycle Safety - The motorcycle safety industry can innovate disruptive solutions by advancing high-performance braking systems to enhance rider safety on the road.