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| General moped information |
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| Model: | Lightning LS-218 |
| Year: | 2019 |
| Category: | Sport |
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| 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 |
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