2011
Lauge Jensen 1800 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 644691 |
|---|---|
| Category | Custom-cruiser |
| Make | Lauge Jensen |
| Model | 1800 |
| Year | 2011 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Single tube frame |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. 8 piston |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 292 mm (11.5 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Mirror polished aluminium milled in one piece |
| Fronttyre | 130/70-R18 |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. 4 piston |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 292 mm (11.5 inches) |
| Reartyre | 250/40-R18 |
| Seat | Drop seat |
| Wheels | Various wheel design options. |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 101.6 x 107.5 mm (4.0 x 4.2 inches) |
|---|---|
| Compression | 10.0:1 |
| Displacement | 1792.00 ccm (109.35 cubic inches) |
| Emissiondetails | Euro 3 |
| Enginedetails | V2, four-stroke |
| Enginetype | Highly polished aluminium, neutral aluminium, black or diamond polished engine finish |
| Exhaustsystem | 2 mufflers with interference tube and built in catalytic converters |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. Throttle body EFI, Alpha N, closed loop |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Power | 69.73 HP (50.9 kW)) @ 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 120.00 Nm (12.2 kgf-m or 88.5 ft.lbs) @ 3100 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Other Specifications
| Starter | Electric |
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Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 300.0 kg (661.4 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 19.50 litres (5.15 gallons) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.2324 HP/kg |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 323.0 kg (712.1 pounds) |
About Lauge Jensen
Country of Origin:
Denmark
Founder:
Uffe Lauge Jensen (later backed by Anders Kirk Johansen)
Best Known For:
Hand-built luxury cruisers with meticulous Danish craftsmanship
Company History
Lauge Jensen translated Scandinavian craft to the American-style cruiser: hand-finished frames, jewel-like machining, deep paint, and ergonomics tailored to each owner. Early bikes used Euro-compliant V-twins tuned for creamy midrange, paired with quality suspension and brakes so the ride matched the finish. Investment from Anders Kirk Johansen (LEGO family) funded ambitious concepts—including a striking ‘Viking’—and deeper homologation work. Volumes remained intentionally tiny; the value proposition was exclusivity, build quality, and a personal relationship with the factory. Historically, Lauge Jensen illustrates how small European builders can reinterpret cruiser language without kitsch, focusing on longevity—hardware you can service for decades—and materials that age gracefully. Each bike is less product than commission: a rolling object where stance, sound, and touch have been obsessed over until the whole becomes quietly special.