Langen Turbo

One of Langen’s key philosophies is bringing iconic designsand engineering from the past and applying the latest technology, materials,and manufacturing processes.

The most notable example of this is the launch of the TwoStroke, the first road-going production 2-stroke motorcycle in almost 30years.  Other more subtle aspects of thebike such as the twin rear suspension unit geometry, inspired by the VincentBlack Shadow, and our high-strength aluminium trellis chassis system giving anod to Spondon frames, are a testament to this philosophy of applying moderninnovation to iconic ideas and designs.

Delivering 185bhp and weighing only 185kg, the Lightspeedalready has the credentials to be a class-leading motorcycle, but the strengthof the powerplant and overall design mean it can now be taken a step further.

The 1980’s saw a surge of manufacturers applying forcedinduction to special models. Turbocharging motorcycles such as the CX650 andGPZ750 presented engineers and riders with new challenges.

These challenges included ‘turbo lag’ resulting in anunpredictable and almost unmanageable power delivery and sacrificing low rpmcontrol. Packaging and plumbing of the turbo unit and intercooler systempresents its own challenges along with heat and gas flow management.

Since the inception of the LS12 Lightspeed, the Langen team hasengineered and package-protected the bike to have the ability to overcome thehistoric challenges – resulting in a halo model based on 90% of the originalLightspeed model.

Our custom ECU and physical control system allows theturbo’s power delivery to be precisely controlled along with a separate ‘blowoff’ control. The Lightspeed’s twin ride-by-wire throttle bodies enable astronger low rpm performance and transition to boost.

The full specifications have not yet been set but earlytests of the turbo system on the dyno suggest that a 250bhp ‘road mode’ willgive an unmatched rideability and acceleration experience. Full power mode iscapable of producing upwards of 300bhp and will help to deliver our mission ofthe Langen Turbo claiming the title of ‘World's fastest production motorcycle’.

Development is underway with the first pre-production bikesplanned to be setting records at Santa Pod during Q4 2025. With only anexclusive number of Lightspeed Turbo’s due to be produced, they are sure tobecome the jewel in the LS12 lineup.

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