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General information |
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Model name
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Lightning LS-218 |
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Model year
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2018 |
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Category
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Sport |
| Price as new | US$ 38888. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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Rating
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3.7 Check out the detailed rating of racing track capabilities, engine performance, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
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Engine and transmission |
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Engine type
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Electric |
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Engine details
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IPM liquid cooled electric motor |
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Power output
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200.0 HP (146.0 kW)) @ 10500 RPM |
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Torque
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227.8 Nm (23.2 kgf-m or 168.0 ft.lbs) |
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Top speed
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350.8 km/h (218.0 mph) |
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Cooling system
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Liquid |
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Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
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Driveline
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No transmission. Direct drive motor. |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Front suspension
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RaceTech fork, optionally Öhlins FGRT inverted fork. |
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Rear suspension
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Öhlins TTX36 Shock and linkage system |
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Front tire
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120/70-ZR17 |
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Rear tire
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190/55-ZR17 |
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Front brakes
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Double disc. Brembo radial-mount forged 4-piston calipers |
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Diameter
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320 mm (12.6 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Single disc. Brembo radial calipers |
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Diameter
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320 mm (12.6 inches) |
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Wheels
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Forged aluminum |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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224.5 kg (495.0 pounds) |
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Power/weight ratio
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0.8907 HP/kg |
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Seat height
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813 mm (32.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Other specifications |
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Color options
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Blue/white |
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Starter
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Electric |
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Comments
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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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Rating sample for this Lightning bike
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Value for money for the 2018 Lightning LS-218:
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