LIGHTNING MOTORCYCLES LS-218 SPECS
Lightning Motorcycles LS-218 Specs
Motorcycles lightning has just released the specifications of the LS-218, which he called the fastest production motorcycle in the world - gas or electric. ridden several electric motorcycles, but never one on the track, so I anticipated Lightning LS-218 will be a little different. This particular machine was originally scheduled for customer delivery and, look beautiful carbon fiber bodywork fake, I realized that hit the brat is not an option.
It will clearly be a challenge, the bikes have hit a whopping 244 horsepower on the dyno, and almost unheard of 230 ft / lbs of torque from a liquid-cooled motor IPM. Obviously, Öhlins suspension will help, but, basically, it will all come to Lightning controller and its ability to provide good throttle connection.
Lightning has dominated motorcycle racing to the point where the company has won nearly every race has been signed. At Pikes Peak two years ago, lightning won by over 20 seconds. LS-218 is also the record holder Bonneville in more than 215 mph. LS-218 is only accelerated as hard as you want up to the maximum speed, without hesitation, sliding, or powerband views. Actually, it all powerband.
LS-218 is creamy smooth and easy to ride with. One of the great strengths of electricity is that there is absolutely no impediment to throttle mapping is perfect; no flat spots or unwanted leap in power delivery, no drivetrain snatch gasoline will squirt into the throttle body dry.
We will be impressed how elegantly the power flowing in this is a wonderful bike easier to ride with firm damping and neutral handling. feedback was very good chassis. aims to build an electric motorcycle motorcycle gas rivals the best in the world.
Lightning Motorcycles LS-218 Specs
Weighing in at a creditable 495 pounds, LS-218 approaching the weight of a typical superbike. That there is a 12-kilowatt pack / hour battery weight, although Lightning Motorcycle CEO Richard Hatfield told me that they were testing some new type of battery that will hold more than three times the current capacity.
That would give the Lightning a range of nearly 200 miles - currently about 65 miles on the track. However, more likely the new battery will have a range of 100 miles with half the weight. For charging, the LS-218 can be plugged into any 110-volt socket; with optional charger plugged into a 220-volt outlet, recharge time of only about an hour. With the current gearing 184 mph, the rear sprocket is quite large and unsightly-small small price to pay for the upside.
Out of the last bend Buttonwillow Raceway Park and straight forward, I feel pretty confident in the LS-218 controller to aggressively press the throttle. The front wheel immediately, but such a fluid power delivery that I was able to modulate wheelie easily. Motor hand wrapped carbon fiber bodywork shiny metallic blue and silver, fine lines running back from eight projector lamp which, over a broad tank and back to Corbin chair-like business.
With the aerodynamic fairing and a small sprocket, making it the fastest production bike in the world. Lightning build quality and enchanted with his rideability. List of impressive, with Brembo brakes. It is as powerful as you want, and as controlled as you need.
LIGHTNING MOTORCYCLES LS-218 SPECS
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