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Lightning LS-218No rating yet. 6 Lightning LS-218 model variants. |
2024 Lightning LS-218. Picture credits - Lightning
| Lightning LS-218 model overview |
| Lightning LS-218 models include the 6 motorcycles below produced from 2016 to 2024. The 2024 Lightning LS-218 motorcycle is used as an example on this page. It has an electric engine. The category is sport. |
| Engine and transmission | |
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| IPM liquid cooled electric motor | |
| Power | 244.0 HP (178.1 kW) @ 10500 RPM |
| Torque | 298.3 Nm (30.4 kgf-m or 220.0 ft.lbs) |
| Top speed | 350.8 km/h (218.0 mph) |
| Gearbox | 1-speed |
| Frame, dampers, brakes and wheels | |
| Front dampers | Öhlins FGRT inverted fork. Adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Rear dampers | Öhlins TTX36 Shock and linkage system. Adjustment for preload, ride height, high and low speed compression and rebound. |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/55-ZR17 |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Brembo radial-mount forged 4-piston calipers |
| Diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Brembo radial calipers |
| Diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Wheels | Forged aluminum |
| Weight and dimentions | |
| Dry weight | 224.5 kg (495.0 pounds) |
| Saddle height | 813 mm (32.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Other information | |
| Comments | 30 mins charging on a DC fast charger. 3 battery pack options, 15-28 kWh. Range 188-335 miles. Regenerative braking. Windscreen. |
| Maintenance | Find Lightning LS-218 parts, fluids and service manuals. |
| Insurance costs | Easy comparison of quotes from US top insurance providers. |
The Lightning LS-218 model variants with detailed specs:
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2024 Lightning LS-218 Colors: Red/white Torque: 298.32 Nm Dry weight: 224.53 kg Manufacturers profilation: Designed with Record-Breaking, Racing Technology! Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating | |
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2023 Lightning LS-218 Colors: Blue/white Price as new: 38888 USD Torque: 227.81 Nm Dry weight: 224.53 kg Manufacturers profilation: Lightning Motorcycles manufactures the highest performing and most advanced electric motorcycles in the world. Our halo product, LS-218, pushes the boundaries of what is possible for an electric super bike. Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating | |
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2019 Lightning LS-218 Colors: Blue/white Torque: 227.81 Nm Dry weight: 224.53 kg Manufacturers profilation: Lightning Motorcycle has designed and produced a Sportbike sure to change the minds of anyone doubting electric motorcycle performance. The LS-218 is the fastest production motorcycle in the world – gas or electric. Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating | |
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2018 Lightning LS-218 Colors: Blue/white Price as new: 38888 USD Torque: 227.81 Nm Dry weight: 224.53 kg Manufacturers profilation: Our mission has been to build 2 wheel electric transportation (E2W) that has superior efficiency, performance, and affordability than current gasoline alternatives. We collaborate with numerous designers, engineers, battery manufacturers, R and D companies, and motor manufactures to bring to market world class solutions. Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating | |
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2017 Lightning LS-218 Colors: Blue/white Price as new: 38888 USD Torque: 227.81 Nm Dry weight: 224.53 kg Manufacturers profilation: Turning the SportBike world upside down … with electricity. Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating | |
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2016 Lightning LS-218 SuperBike Colors: Blue/white Price as new: 38888 USD Torque: 227.81 Nm Dry weight: 224.53 kg Manufacturers profilation: The Lightning SuperBike became the world’s fastest production electric motorcycle with the SCTA official World Record of 215.960 mph and a best timed run of 218.637 mph at Bonneville during Speedweek in August. Our SuperBike also holds the world land speed record for the fastest production motorcycle, electric or otherwise. Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating |
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