Lightning LS-218 2019

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2019 Lightning LS-218

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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.

General information

Model name

Lightning LS-218

Year of manufacture

2019

Type

Sport

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Engine and transmission

Type of engine

Electric

Engine details

IPM liquid cooled electric motor

Output

200.0 HP (146.0 kW)) @ 10500 RPM

Torque

227.8 Nm (23.2 kgf-m or 168.0 ft.lbs)

Top speed

350.8 km/h (218.0 mph)

Cooling system

Liquid

Transmission type

Chain (final drive)

Driveline

No transmission. Direct drive motor.

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Front suspension

RaceTech fork, optionally Öhlins FGRT inverted fork.

Rear suspension

Öhlins TTX36 Shock and linkage system

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

Physical measures and capacities

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

Color options

Blue/white

Starter

Electric

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