185 hp / 136.1 kW
Power
138 Nm
Torque
185 kg
Weight
1,190 ccm
Displacement
The Langen Lightspeed (LS12) is a hand-built British muscle roadster powered by a 1190cc V-twin (185 hp, 138 Nm) with superbike-grade Öhlins and HEL components. At just 185 kg dry it delivers over 1000 bhp per tonne. Limited to 185 individually built examples.
Model Details
| Limited Edition | Yes |
| Special Edition Note | Limited to 185 hand-built examples worldwide; each motorcycle is individually built to order. |
| Lifecycle | new |
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Model Info
| Vehicle Type | street |
| Target Audience | Collectors and enthusiasts of exclusive limited-series machines, performance-oriented riders with a taste for craftsmanship |
Engine & Performance
| Engine Type | Liquid-cooled 72-degree V-twin (Rotax/Buell), longitudinally mounted |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Displacement | 1,190 ccm |
| Bore x Stroke | 106,0 x 67,5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13,4:1 |
| Power | 185 hp |
| Power (kW) | 136.1 kW |
| Power at RPM | 10,600 rpm |
| Torque | 138 Nm |
| Torque at RPM | 8,200 rpm |
| Fuel System | Langen EFI with 2 injectors, electronic 74 mm throttle body |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled |
Drivetrain
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Clutch | Hydraulically actuated slipper wet clutch |
Chassis & Suspension
| Frame Type | High-tensile tubular steel space frame |
| Front Fork | Öhlins FGRT 301 USD fork |
| Fork Brand | Öhlins |
| Fork Diameter | 48 mm |
| Front Travel | 120 mm |
| Front Suspension Adj. | Split-leg compression and rebound damping |
| Rear Shock | Twin Öhlins STX 36 mm shock absorbers, piggyback pressurised gas |
| Shock Brand | Öhlins |
| Rear Travel | 120 mm |
| Rear Suspension Adj. | Adjustable compression and rebound damping |
Brakes
| Front Disc Count | 2 |
| Front Disc Size | 320 mm |
| Front Caliper | HEL Performance 4-piston radial |
| Rear Disc Size | 265 mm |
| Rear Caliper | HEL Performance 2-piston radial |
| ABS | Yes |
| ABS Type | Continental 2-channel with corner braking and rear-wheel lift detection |
Dimensions & Weight
| Seat Height | 790 mm |
| Dry Weight | 185 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 L |
Tires & Wheels
| Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso III |
| Rear Tire | 240/45 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso III |
Display & Connectivity
| Display | Bespoke Smiths unit with analogue speedometer/tachometer and OLED multi-function display |
Price & Availability
| Market Launch | Summer 2026 (first UK specification) |
| Colors | Individual paintwork per commission |
| Market Note | Official RRP: £37,000 plus VAT (UK). No official EUR RRP available, therefore not converted. Fully homologated versions for the USA, Japan, Middle East, Europe and Australasia from January 2027. |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Extreme power-to-weight ratio (>
- 1000 hp/tonne),High-grade Öhlins suspension components,Hand-built and fully customisable,Lightweight construction with carbon bodywork
Weaknesses
- Very high price,Extremely limited production,Long delivery time
Competitors
Vins Duecinquanta
Langen Two Stroke
Suter MMX 500
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