| Lightning's profilation of this bike |
| 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. |
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General information |
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Model name
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Lightning LS-218 SuperBike |
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Year
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2016 |
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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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3.4 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
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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. Bremo |
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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. Bremo |
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Diameter
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320 mm (12.6 inches) |
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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.
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Further information |
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Rating sample for this Lightning bike
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Reliability for the 2016 Lightning LS-218 SuperBike:
 (72.4 out of 100)
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