Lightning LS-218
 Modified LS-218 at 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb | |
| Manufacturer | Lightning Motorcycle |
|---|---|
| Production | 2014– |
| Class | Electric motorcycle / Sportbike |
| Engine | Liquid-cooled 150 kW electric motor |
| Top speed | 218 mph (351 km/h) (claimed)[1] |
| Power | 200 hp (150 kW) (claimed)[1] |
| Torque | 168 lb·ft (228 N·m) (claimed)[1] |
| Transmission | Direct drive |
| Weight | 496 lb (225 kg) (wet) |
The Lightning LS-218 is an electric motorcycle produced in the United States by Lightning Motorcycle since 2014.[2]
It took first place among all motorcycles, gas and electric, at the 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.[3] The manufacturer claims a top speed of 218 mph, which if verified, would make it the fastest production motorcycle.[4][1][5]
The bike will be the only electric motorcycle featured in the RIDE videogame, to be released in March 2015, being developed by Milestone S.r.l.[6]
Specifications
The standard battery pack's capacity is 12 kWh.[4] Range with an optional 20 kWh battery pack is claimed 160–180 miles.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Avant, Jason. "World's Fastest Production Electric Motorcycle". Ride Apart. Retrieved 22 January 2015.
- ↑ "Lightning Delivers 1st LS-218 Electric Superbike", Motorcycle USA, November 13, 2014
- ↑ Lavrinc, Damon. "Lightning's Electric Motorcycle Dominates Pikes Peak". Wired. Retrieved 22 January 2015.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Blain, Loz. "Too fast, too strong, too scary: Electric Lightning LS-218 will be the fastest production bike on the planet". Gizmag. Retrieved 22 January 2015.
- ↑ Keeshin, Ben. "WHO CARES THAT LIGHTNING’S LS-218 IS ELECTRIC? IT’S THE FASTEST MOTORCYCLE MONEY CAN BUY". Maxim Tech. Retrieved 22 January 2015.
- ↑ "Lightning LS-218". RIDE Videogame.