Ferrari-Powered Madness: Custom Superbike Built Around a V8 from the F355

Mechanical Obsession - Sometimes, in the world of automotive dreams, lines blur between what’s possible and what’s purely insane genius. It's that fine line where true innovation happens—when someone looks at a Ferrari engine, meant to roar down smooth European highways, and thinks, “What if I turned this into a superbike?” Most would brush the thought aside as impossible. But Maxwell Hazan isn’t most people. And the result? A mind-blowing machine called the HF355. 

Maxwell Hazan's HF355 is a marriage of engineering and madness, combining the brute force of a supercar with the lean agility of a two-wheeler. (Picture from: CPG)

This isn’t just another custom motorcycle. It’s an audacious project powered by the same 3.5-liter V8 engine found in the legendary Ferrari F355. That alone is enough to turn heads. But Hazan didn’t stop at swapping engines or repurposing old frames. No, he started from zero—no borrowed chassis, no ready-made blueprint. Every single detail, from the handcrafted bodywork to the custom frame, was imagined, designed, and built to bring the Ferrari heart to life in two-wheeled form.

Maxwell Hazan blurred the line between ambition and insanity by turning a Ferrari engine—built for highways—into the mind-blowing HF355 superbike. (Picture from: Carthrottle)

At its core, the HF355 is a mechanical sculpture. It embodies raw power, elegance, and impossibly bold craftsmanship. The 400-horsepower engine sits at the center like a gleaming jewel, demanding respect while promising a ride unlike anything else. 

This audacious HF55 custom motorcycle is powered by the same 3.5-liter V8 engine found in the legendary Ferrari F355. (Picture from: Techeblog)

The suspension system—courtesy of Rogue Racing—was designed to handle that beastly force, while a custom exhaust by SC Project ensures the sound is as thrilling as the speed. Pirelli tires give the bike the grip it needs to stay grounded, and Motul lubricants keep everything running smoothly, even under extreme conditions.

Maxwell Hazan began this wild adventure in early 2024, investing months of precision and creativity to realize his vision of a sub-500-pound bike—though the 319-pound engine and transmission alone made that goal just out of reach. (Picture from: Carthrottle)

Building a motorcycle around a Ferrari V8 is no weekend project. Hazan began this wild adventure in early 2024, pouring months of intense labor, technical precision, and sheer creative vision into making it a reality. His initial goal was to keep the finished bike under 500 pounds. But with the engine and six-speed transmission already weighing 319 pounds on their own, that mark proved elusive. 

The HF355 was designed entirely from scratch, featuring a bespoke frame, hand-sculpted bodywork, and custom suspension and brakes to harness its 400 hp V8 engine. (Picture from: AlCircle)

Still, the HF355 clocks in at a respectable 590 pounds—including all fluids and a full gas tank. For a superbike built around a full-blown Ferrari powertrain, that’s still nothing short of remarkable. Over the years, Hazan has built a reputation for pushing boundaries—whether with salt flat speed demons or streamlined retro-futuristic creations. But the HF355 raises the bar in ways few could have predicted. 

The Ferrari-engined HF355 superbike is more than a bike—it's a fusion of art and madness that proves even the wildest dreams can roar to life as legends. (Picture from: Hagerty)

What makes this even more impressive is Hazan’s journey. Once a contractor and interior designer working out of his father’s woodshop in Brooklyn, he eventually relocated to Los Angeles to follow his passion. Hazan Motorworks was born from that decision—a one-man operation dedicated to building unique, unforgettable motorcycles. No templates, no repetition. Every bike is one of a kind, shaped entirely by Hazan’s hands, mind, and relentless drive for originality. | euvifTwO8Wg |

It’s more than a bike; it’s a fusion of art and madness, proof that when someone dreams big enough and works hard enough, even the most outrageous concepts can come roaring to life. And now, with the HF355 finally tearing down the road, it's no longer a crazy idea. It's a new kind of legend.

 

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 and so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MAXWELLHAZAN IN INSTAGRAM | HAGERTY | CARTHROTTLE | TECHEBLOG | CPG | ALCIRCLE ]

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