Even though Lamborghini owns Ducati (they’re all under VW’s automotive umbrella), the Italian supercar company has never forayed into the two-wheeler market… but trust concept designers to explore these paths not taken (or driven upon). The motorbike, which fans are affectionately naming Mangusta, shows the vision of designer Al Yasid when he imagines Lamborghini pivoting into two-wheelers. Based on the Ducati Diavel, the Lamborghini Mangusta really does do a great job of embodying the Italian raging bull spirit… even though its name literally means Mongoose in Italian! They’re a pretty aggressive species, though…

The Mangusta’s aesthetic beautifully mirrors the company’s edgy brand language and details onto a motorbike chassis. The bike IS based on the Diavel, but Yasid expanded the wheelbase to create a more elegant, elongated machine. The Mangusta sports edgy, angular bodywork that’s highly reminiscent of Lamborghini’s supercars. There’s a combination of both metal as well as carbon-fiber to create a robust yet lightweight ride, and the only visible curve on the two-wheeler is around the seat, for pretty obvious reasons.

What truly makes this motorcycle worthy of the Lamborghini brand is its adherence to the headlamp and taillamp designs found in the cars. The sideways Y-shaped headlamps give the bike its steely Lamborghini glare, while the LED-strip taillights echo the same sort of edgy, aggressive aesthetic associated with Lamborghini’s cars. The Mangusta’s been showcased in the Reventon silver, and the Aventador yellow, although I wouldn’t mind seeing one in Ducati’s signature red, just for kicks!

Designer: Al Yasid (Yasid Design)