A. Kahn Design Lauge Jensen Custom Bike Is A Black Masterpiece

By Ganesh

United Kingdom's A. Kahn Design is well known for his Land Rover modifications. Afzal Khan has now decided to try his hands on a motorcycle for the first time.

Last month we heard about a collaboration between the British custom design house and a Denmark based motorcycle boutique Lauge Jensen which would bring the latter's motorcycle's to Kahn Design's showroom in Chelsea.

We were also told about a limited edition Lauge Jensen to be designed by A. Kahn Design. That motorcycle is now here.

The story continues in the next section. Click through the slides for more:

Lauge Jensen - A. Kahn Design cafe racer

"Lauge Jensen - A. Kahn Design cafe racer" as this custom motorcycle is called, is a limited edition model.

Lauge Jensen - A. Kahn Design cafe racer

Only 10 of these limited edition Lauge Jensen motorcycles will be available.

Lauge Jensen - A. Kahn Design cafe racer

On display at the A. Kahn Design Boutique on the Kings Road, Chelsea, London, this motorcycle will sold exclusively in the U.K.

Lauge Jensen - A. Kahn Design cafe racer

Some of key features of the motorcycle are: hand trimmed racing seats drilled pedals, custom dials and indicators, sharp instrumentation, exhaust tips, visually dramatic handlebars, front forks and front and rear lamps.

Lauge Jensen - A. Kahn Design cafe racer

Hand built in Denmark, this limited edition Lauge Jensen is fitted with a V2 engine, which A. Kahn Design says is the world's most efficient V2 unit.

Lauge Jensen - A. Kahn Design cafe racer

A. Khan Design, in fact, claims this is the only motorcycle in the world that's powered by an engine that complies with EURO4 emission standards.

Lauge Jensen - A. Kahn Design cafe racer

While the engine specifications have not been mentioned, it is said to capable of giving the motorcycle an impressive acceleration of 0-60 km/h in under 4 seconds and a top speed of over 260 km/h.

Lauge Jensen - A. Kahn Design cafe racer

"Hand-built to order, owners can specify any finish they desire. Despite building exceptionally beautiful "works of art", this forward-thinking company also demonstrates an extraordinary level of technical expertise and detail in its bikes," A. Khan Design states.

Lauge Jensen - A. Kahn Design cafe racer

"Lauge Jensen is a magnificent example of design and performance combined," commented Afzal Kahn. "The new limited edition Lauge Jensen motorbike by A. Kahn takes the cafe racer to a completely new level."

Lauge Jensen - A. Kahn Design cafe racer

While you now have a picture of the limited edition Lauge Jensen with Kahn Design's name on it, there is one other motorcycle from the Denmark boutique that you should know about.

Lauge Jensen - A. Kahn Design cafe racer

What you see here is a recently sold custom motorcycle build by Lauge Jensen that went for $850,000.

Lauge Jensen - A. Kahn Design cafe racer

The gold colour on the motorcycle is 24-carat gold and that's not the only precious thing that can found on the bike. It's also decorated with 250 diamonds and the seat is covered in crocodile leather.

Lauge Jensen - A. Kahn Design cafe racer

Now, take a look at some of the top Indian custom bike builders.

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Article Published On: Wednesday, April 9, 2014, 10:15 [IST]
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