The Lazareth LM 847 Isn’t Concept Art—It’s a Rideable V8 Motorcycle

Ridable Extremity - In an era where custom motorcycles often blur the line between engineering and art, a few creations push far beyond visual shock value. The Lazareth LM 847 belongs to that rare category where curiosity turns into disbelief, then quickly into respect. At first glance it looks like a sculptural experiment built for an auto show floor, yet its true story unfolds when the machine actually moves under its own power, ridden like any other motorcycle—just on a dramatically different scale. 

The Lazareth LM 847 has undergone real-world road testing, proving that it is not merely a display piece but a machine that can be ridden like other motorcycles. (Picture from: Carscoops)

The LM 847 was conceived by French designer and builder Ludovic Lazareth, a name long associated with radical mechanical ideas. Revealed to the public at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2016, the project immediately stood apart because it challenged an unspoken boundary: how much engine can a motorcycle realistically carry? Lazareth’s answer was unapologetically bold—drop a full-sized Maserati V8 into a bike chassis and design everything else around that decision.

The Lazareth LM 847 was conceived by French designer and builder Ludovic Lazareth, a name long associated with radical mechanical ideas. Revealed to the public at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2016. (Picture from: NewAtlas)

At the heart of the LM 847 sits a naturally aspirated 4,691 cc, 32-valve Maserati V8, originally found in the Quattroporte. The engine is capable of producing around 470 horsepower at 7,000 rpm, with torque figures reported between 457 Nm and up to 620 Nm at roughly 4,750 rpm depending on configuration references. To manage this immense output, the motorcycle uses a single-speed transmission paired with a hydraulic clutch and a chain final drive, keeping the mechanical layout surprisingly straightforward despite the engine’s automotive origins. 

The LM 847 features a carefully engineered chassis with a custom beam frame developed by Lazareth that also serves as a counterbalance to help stabilize the motorcycle. (Picture from: NewAtlas)

Visually, the LM 847 rejects traditional bodywork almost entirely. The rider sits directly above the exposed V8, with the engine acting as the centerpiece rather than something to hide. There are no fairings to insulate heat or mask complexity, creating a raw, almost biomechanical impression—as if the rider is merged with the machine. 

The Lazareth LM 847 is powered by a naturally aspirated 4,691 cc, 32-valve Maserati V8 engine originally found in the Quattroporte. (Picture from: NewAtlas)

The seating position is upright yet commanding, emphasizing control rather than comfort, while the absence of a conventional “interior” highlights its purpose as a functional, rideable sculpture.  Beneath that dramatic silhouette lies a carefully engineered chassis. Lazareth developed a custom beam frame that doubles as a counterbalance, helping stabilize a motorcycle that measures approximately 2.6 meters in length and weighs close to 400 kilograms.  

The Lazareth LM 847 rides on a four-wheel layout with two wheels at the front and two at the rear, drawing conceptual inspiration from the legendary Dodge Tomahawk. (Picture from: Carscoops)

The LM 847 rolls on four wheels—two at the front and two at the rear—similar in concept to the legendary Dodge Tomahawk V10 Superbike, supported by a bespoke suspension system including a TFX rear setup. Braking is equally serious, featuring massive 420 mm Brembo discs with eight-piston Nissin calipers up front and 255 mm discs with four-piston Brembo calipers at the rear. 

What ultimately defines the Lazareth LM 847 is not just its specifications, but the fact that it genuinely works. Video demonstrations following its debut confirmed that this machine is not a static showpiece—it can be ridden like other motorcycles, accelerating, balancing, and moving with surprising composure despite its size. In a modern context where many extreme builds remain conceptual, the LM 847 stands as a reminder that innovation still thrives when imagination is matched with engineering discipline, turning the improbable into something thrillingly real.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins.... *** [EKA [17092016] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARSCOOPS | NEWATLAS ]

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