Presenting you the successor of Lexus LFA. Err.... A bicycle !

The bike only weighs 7 kg (15 pounds)

Well the lexus fans were eagerly waiting for a worthy successor of the F1 engine sounding LFA. The Lexus may have disappointed them with the launch of new product from the LFA stable, a bicycle.

In a desperate attempt  to save the performance pedigree of the Toyota department, the Japanese carmaker has decided to use the motorsport expertise in making a light weight bicycle with virtually every part being made of carbon fiber composites. The frame, forks, seat, handlebars, seat post, rims and crankshafts are all made of the superexpensive, superstrong material.

The bike costs 10,000 dollars

 The Toyota Motor Corp.'s secretive workshop known for producing F1 engines while Toyota was in Formula Racing passed on its racing baton to Lexus LFA. The $ 375,000 car had a fire spitting 4.8 ltr V10, possibly the sweetest sounding engine but its successor is a paddle operated 22 speed two-wheeler!

But you will still glimpses of the supercar in the F Sport Road Bike with F1 inspired paddle shifters and an electronically-controlled derailleur for smooth gear changes. Like its predecessor this one seater doesn't come cheap, this bike cost 1 million yen or $ 10,000. This bike will be a true collector's piece for any bicycle fanatic with craftsmanship it has gone through, the body is polished for 3 hours to give the carbon fiber body a lacquer finish.

22-speed derailleur gear assembly

  The purpose for the making of the bike is to keep the workers busy and LFA workshop afloat. Ironically Lexus imports the carbon fiber parts from Taiwan despite of having a extensive carbon fiber spinning, molding and autoclaving equipment. F Sport Road Bike is limited edition and available only in Japan.

Source : Auto News