{"id":152632,"date":"2025-02-16T17:28:22","date_gmt":"2025-02-16T16:28:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/motorcycles.news\/?p=152632"},"modified":"2026-02-02T09:30:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T08:30:04","slug":"langen-motorcycles-plans-turbo-offensive-with-the-lightspeed-and-opens-up-to-investors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motorcycles.news\/en\/langen-motorcycles-plans-turbo-offensive-with-the-lightspeed-and-opens-up-to-investors\/","title":{"rendered":"Langen Motorcycles plans turbo offensive with the Lightspeed and opens up to investors"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Turbo power for the Lightspeed LS12<\/h3>\n<p>The Lightspeed LS12, which was unveiled in November 2023, is set to compete against models such as the Ducati Diavel V4.\u00a0 It is powered by an 1190 cc 72\u00b0 V2 engine developed by Rotax for Buell.\u00a0 The standard version of the motorcycle is expected to produce over 185 hp (136 kW), but Langen is going one step further: a turbo version with up to 300 hp (221 kW) is in the works.<\/p>\n<p>Named the LS12 Lightspeed Turbo, the machine is set to significantly increase performance thanks to a powerful turbocharger.\u00a0 According to initial <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"\/?tag=testbericht\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener\" title=\"test\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"14409\">test<\/a> bench tests, the \u201cRoad Mode\u201d could already offer around 250 hp (184 kW), while the full power mode should increase to around 300 hp (221 kW).\u00a0 If Langen were to transfer these values to series production, the motorcycle could become one of the most powerful production bikes in the world.\u00a0 The aim is to achieve the title of \u201cfastest production motorcycle in the world\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Technically, the model remains close to the Lightspeed base.\u00a0 Carbon parts ensure a low weight, while CNC-milled components refine the design.\u00a0 The chassis relies on high-quality \u00d6hlins suspension and a brake system with Hel-Performance calipers and 320 mm discs.<\/p>\n<p>The first test rides on the Santa Pod quarter-mile track are scheduled to begin this year.\u00a0 Production is only planned in very limited numbers.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Expansion plans: European approval and new markets<\/h3>\n<p>In addition to developing new models, Langen is also working on bringing the bikes to other markets.\u00a0 To date, Langen&#8217;s two-stroke 250cc motorcycles have been approved via an MSVA (Motorcycle Single Vehicle Approval) procedure.\u00a0 In order to drive further growth, the company is now planning full Euro 5+ approval to enable sales within Europe.<\/p>\n<p>Langen also has ambitious plans for the US, Australian and Middle Eastern markets.\u00a0 According to the company, this expansion could increase sales potential by 2800%.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSince founding the company and developing our first model, we have overcome many unexpected economic and political challenges.\u00a0 Our team has grown and the demand for our motorcycles has steadily developed,\u201d explained company founder Christofer Ratcliffe.\u00a0 \u201cNow we have reached a significant milestone and are ready to take Langen to the next level.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Opening up to investors: crowdfunding for further growth<\/h3>\n<p>In order to finance the expansion and the new models, Langen Motorcycles is opening up to investors.\u00a0 A crowdfunding campaign has already been launched and will run until March.\u00a0 The company is giving motorcycle enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire shares in Langen and participate directly in the future of the brand.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s always been my dream to invest in a British motorcycle company and be part of something I&#8217;m passionate about,\u201d says Ratcliffe.\u00a0 \u201cThat&#8217;s why we&#8217;ve created the opportunity for anyone who is passionate about motorcycles to become a shareholder in Langen and be part of the story.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The financing round is not only intended to help bring the Lightspeed LS12 into production, but also to further accelerate the production of the already successful Langen Two Stroke 250.\u00a0 Over 80% of the 100 planned units have already been reserved.\u00a0 Sales to date have generated revenues of 2.7 million pounds (approx. 3.16 million euros \/ 3.42 million USD) for the company.<\/p>\n<p>Tooling and final testing of the Lightspeed models are also to be completed thanks to the cash injection.\u00a0 The aim is to fully ramp up production of the Lightspeed LS12 by the fourth quarter of 2025.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>Langen Motorcycles has big plans for the future.\u00a0 In addition to the production of the standard Lightspeed LS12, the company wants to put a real performance monster on the road with a turbocharged version.\u00a0 At the same time, the expansion into international markets is being driven forward, for which the company is opening up to external investors for the first time.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"300 Turbo-PS \u2013 Langen Motorcycles bringt das Monster auf die Stra\u00dfe!\" width=\"788\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VBiD7wj595o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Langen Motorcycles has announced ambitious expansion plans.\u00a0 In addition to the production of its Lightspeed LS12, the British manufacturer is also working on a turbocharged version of the model.\u00a0 At the same time, the company wants to open up new markets and is calling on investors to take a stake in the 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