[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/motorcycles\/maserati-lazareth-lm-847-superbike\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/motorcycles\/maserati-lazareth-lm-847-superbike\/","headline":"Maserati Lazareth LM 847 Superbike","name":"Maserati Lazareth LM 847 Superbike","description":"Arguably, there\u2019s less real estate available to make a motorcycle look that much different to the one you\u2019ve already just seen. But don\u2019t tell that to Lazareth, the French custom builder more known for its quad bikes has just produced something that would not be out of place in a Tron movie. Meet the LM 847; a 32-valve, 4,691cc V8 Maserati powered machine. The LM 847 is a curious beast, as on closer inspection it actually has four wheels rather […]","datePublished":"2016-10-03","dateModified":"2016-10-03","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/motorcycles\/maserati-lazareth-lm-847-superbike\/","about":["MOTORCYCLES"],"wordCount":389,"keywords":["Maserati","Maserati Lazareth","Maserati Lazareth LM 847 Superbike","Maserati SuperBike","Superbikes"],"articleBody":"Arguably, there\u2019s less real estate available to make a motorcycle look that much different to the one you\u2019ve already just seen. But don\u2019t tell that to Lazareth, the French custom builder more known for its quad bikes has just produced something that would not be out of place in a Tron movie.Meet the LM 847; a 32-valve, 4,691cc V8 Maserati powered machine. The LM 847 is a curious beast, as on closer inspection it actually has four wheels rather than the expected two. Yet these two pairs of wheels are teamed close enough together to enable the bike to lean and handle like a traditional two-wheeler, thanks to some sophisticated intelligent suspension courtesy of Dutch company TFX, who you might know as a supplier of suspension parts for BMW motorcycles.Surprisingly, all that Maserati power is coming from just a single-speed gearbox and hydraulic coupler connecting to a dual chain final drive \u2013 each rear wheel has its own chain drive and sits on individual powerful swingarms. The upshot of this is of course, that accelerating doesn\u2019t involve any manual gear changing \u2013 hold on tight…Each rear wheel is not suspended individually as one might have expected, as the custom TFX setup consists of a transversely mounted rear shock. Up front, two more swingarms grip a wheel each and here, each wheel has its own separate shock.If you\u2019re looking at the front of this bike and think you can actually see three wheels rather than two, you will be looking at the carbon fibre aerodynamic shield that separates each wheel.That Maserati engine pushes out a huge 470bhp with 458lb ft of torque \u2013 scary enough in a car, let alone a motorcycle\u2026 Comfortingly, Brembo supply some reliable braking on 420mm front rotors and 255mm rear, and that familiar looking rear section comes from a Ducati superbike, the 1299 Panigale with minimal tweaking.The Lazareth LM 847 debuted at the Geneva Motor Show and is a 400kg, 2.6-metre long monster of a superbike (or quad bike, depending on how you decide to look at it) that is more than a wild concept scribbled out on a computer screen, it exists. Maybe in part, with thanks to a recent change in French law that has done away with restricting motorcycles travelling on French roads to 100hp…Images: lazareth.fr"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Motorcycles","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/motorcycles\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Maserati Lazareth LM 847 Superbike","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/motorcycles\/maserati-lazareth-lm-847-superbike\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]