To embody the true essence of freedom, and to drape it in a form refined to its very limit— this is the Brough Superior Lawrence, where sculptural beauty and structural purity are united as one.
A philosophy in motion — He who inherits the name. Revered as the “Rolls-Royce of Motorcycles,” Brough Superior has long carried a lineage of elegance and precision. Among its storied creations, few shine with such arresting presence as the Lawrence. Its name is a tribute to T.E. Lawrence—known to the world as “Lawrence of Arabia”—a soldier, scholar, and adventurer whose unyielding yearning for freedom and beauty resonates profoundly with the spirit of this machine.
Inheriting the mechanical philosophy of the S.S.100 and merging it with modern engineering and contemporary aesthetics, the Lawrence emerges as a creation of absolute intent, limited to just 188 units worldwide— a quiet homage to the year of T.E. Lawrence’s birth, 1888. A structure that carries a silent will, a machine whose very presence speaks before it moves. The Lawrence stands not merely as a motorcycle, but as a solitary work of mechanical poetry.
The silhouette of the Lawrence is far more than a mere assemblage of mechanical components. It is the embodiment of a singular conviction— the Brough Superior philosophy that poetry may reside within structure itself.
The inspiration behind its sculpted fuel tank traces back to the ancient curved dagger carried by the Bedouin warriors of the Middle East—the Jambiya. A blade that was never simply a weapon, but a symbol of dignity, bravery, and the unbroken bonds of the tribe.
In 1917, during the campaign to take Aqaba, T.E. Lawrence was presented with a silver-adorned Jambiya by Sharif Nasir, leader of the Arab forces. It was proof of the profound trust and respect he had earned within the Arab world, and a relic that would come to shape a part of his own identity. His image—clad in Arab garments, with the Jambiya at his side— remains a striking reflection of his spirit and worldview.
The Lawrence that bears his name carries this memory within its very design. The taut, elegant curves of the Jambiya are reborn in carbon fiber— a material both light and unyieldingly strong— enfolding the machine in a quiet yet resolute presence. Here, form and function merge to create a modern design language for the motorcycle.
Aerospace-grade titanium alloys, CNC-machined aluminum, and meticulously crafted structural elements form the foundation of the Lawrence. At the front, the Fior-type suspension stands as a masterful solution to the challenge of harmonizing dynamic performance with sculptural expression. Follow its lines with your gaze and you discover a layered interplay— fluid curves meeting hard geometry in a dialogue of intent.
This machine does not chase speed alone. It is engineered to give meaning and narrative to the act of riding. And those who lay their hand upon it will understand: the Lawrence is a sculpture built to move— a structure that carries a will of its own.
A Brough Superior motorcycle is born in a place far removed from the logic of mass production. It is a structure conceived not through efficiency, but through conviction and sensitivity— created for those who understand the quiet gravity of true craftsmanship. What resides within it is not the machinery of industry, but the integrity and philosophy of the human beings who shape its form.
In the Brough Superior factory in Toulouse, France, engineering transforms into ideology, and raw materials become poetry. Within that space, where precisely CNC-machined components are aligned with immaculate discipline, welding, polishing, painting, leatherworking— every process is carried out with deliberate care by artisans whose hands possess a cultivated certainty.
Each motorcycle is refined through the hands, eyes, and quiet breaths of experienced craftsmen. Subtle variations and individuality are imparted— nuances no machine could ever replicate. It is a presence imbued with a depth that industrial products can never attain, a quiet resonance born from the human touch.
What is poured into each component is not merely measurable performance, but technique intertwined with spirit. And once assembled, what emerges is a functional beauty that cannot be reduced to any formula— a beauty that speaks directly to the rider's sensibilities and breathes with its own cadence on the road.
What runs through every Brough Superior is not the image of a completed machine, but the posture of a philosophy endlessly progressing toward completion. With time it evolves, deepens, and harmonizes with its keeper— a living existence, though made of mechanical form.
It is more than design: it is philosophy given structure— a vessel of thought confined within the medium of engineering. The Lawrence, too, stands as an extension of such craftsmanship and conviction. A machine that walks beside its keeper through life, engraving time and memory— and eventually becoming a new story of its own.
It is more than a tribute to a single man; it is an emblem of a way of being—of spirit itself. T.E. Lawrence, known to the world as “Lawrence of Arabia,” was an officer of the British Army, a distinguished scholar, and above all, a solitary figure who loved freedom more than anyone and lived his convictions with unwavering resolve.
His life was guided by honor that transcended nations and positions, by a rare aesthetic sensibility, and by profound respect for culture. Even today, his spirit continues to resonate deeply with people across the world.
Among the many passions he embraced, Brough Superior motorcycles occupied a singular place. In their performance, in their forms, in their underlying philosophy, he found a profound sense of affinity— so much so that he is said to have owned seven in his lifetime. Their relationship exceeded mere taste or hobby; it was a bond of trust and inner resonance forged through machinery.
To give this model the name “Lawrence” is not a gesture of commemoration or simple homage. It is a deliberate act— the will to preserve his philosophy and spirit in a form that continues to live in the present. To inscribe philosophy and narrative into a machine created to run— that is the quiet pride upheld by Brough Superior.
For a deeper understanding of Lawrence’s life, his philosophy, and the profound connection between him and Brough Superior, please visit the feature page below.
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 2240 mm |
| Overall Width | 920 mm |
| Seat Height | 810 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1540 mm |
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Type |
997cc Liquid-cooled DOHC 88° V-twin, 4-stroke 4 valves per cylinder / Chain + gear hybrid cam drive |
| Max Power | 102 bhp (75 kW) / 9600 rpm 〈Euro 4〉 |
| Max Torque | 87 Nm (64 lb-ft) / 7300 rpm |
| Compression Ratio | 11 : 1 |
| Fuel System |
Electronic fuel injection (Synerject ECU) 50 mm throttle bodies × 2 (single injector per body) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Clutch | Hydraulic wet multiplate |
| Chassis | |
|---|---|
| Frame | Machined titanium frame + titanium subframe |
| Front Suspension |
Machined-aluminum Fior-type fork Titanium link-type preload / rebound-adjustable monoshock (120 mm travel) |
| Rear Suspension |
Cast-aluminum swingarm (engine pivot) Progressive-link monoshock (preload / rebound adj., 130 mm travel) |
| Caster / Trail | 24.6° / 108.3 mm (37.1 mm offset) |
| Front Brake |
φ320 mm stainless discs × 4 4-piston Beringer radial calipers × 2 |
| Rear Brake |
φ230 mm stainless disc × 1 2-piston Beringer radial caliper × 1 |
| Wheels | Machined-aluminum wheels (7-spoke) |
| Front Tire | 120/70 – 19″ (3.50″ rim) |
| Rear Tire | 200/55 – 17″ (6.25″ rim) |
| Dry Weight / Distribution | 200 kg 〈50:50〉 |
| Limited Production | 188 units |
| Suggested Retail Price (incl. 10% tax) |
¥ 13,442,000 |
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