Jaguar: The Leaper Unleashed

The Leaper (aka Night Shadow) began its conceptual life as a marketing tool for Jaguar, but with the consent of Jaguar Cars Limited, artist Barend Massow Hemmes has created the ultimate in animamorphic motorcycles.


A three-year project, Hemmes states that, "initially, the body was to be made from copper and then chromed." However, this proved impractical. In its stead, traditional fiberglass was employed, which "aided in keeping some of the weight off."

Not purely a show bike, Hemmes has taken The Leaper to the streets. "The bike is road legal and roadworthy," he says. "I designed it around myself to ride, so you must be six-foot-plus to ride this bike. The riding position of this bike is more of a drag racing position."


Via: Ultimatemotorcycling