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General moped information |
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Model: | Lightning LS-218 |
Year: | 2018 |
Category: | Sport |
Rating: | 73.1 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
Price as new (MSRP): | US$ 38888. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Engine and transmission |
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Engine type: | Electric |
Engine details: | IPM liquid cooled electric motor |
Power: | 200.00 HP (146.0 kW)) @ 10500 RPM |
Torque: | 227.81 Nm (23.2 kgf-m or 168.0 ft.lbs) |
Top speed: | 350.8 km/h (218.0 mph) |
Cooling system: | Liquid |
Transmission type, final drive: | Chain |
Driveline: | No transmission. Direct drive motor. |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Front suspension: | RaceTech fork, optionally Öhlins FGRT inverted fork. |
Rear suspension: | Öhlins TTX36 Shock and linkage system |
Front tyre: | 120/70-ZR17 |
Rear tyre: | 190/55-ZR17 |
Front brakes: | Double disc. Brembo radial-mount forged 4-piston calipers |
Front brakes diameter: | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
Rear brakes: | Single disc. Brembo radial calipers |
Rear brakes diameter: | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
Wheels: | Forged aluminum |
Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight: | 224.5 kg (495.0 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio: | 0.8907 HP/kg |
Seat height: | 813 mm (32.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Other specifications |
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Color options: | Blue/white |
Starter: | Electric |
Comments: | Various 380V 12-20 kWh battery packs with a range up to 170 miles. 30 mins charging on a DC fast charger. Regenerative braking.
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Further information |
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Rating sample for this Lightning moped
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