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It took first place <!--with preproduction bike?-->among all motorcycles, gas and electric, at the 2013 [[Pikes Peak International Hill Climb]].<ref name=Lavrinc2013/> The manufacturer claims a top speed of 218 mph, which if verified, would make it the [[List of fastest production motorcycles|fastest production motorcycle]].<ref name=Blain2015/><ref name=Avant2015/><ref name=Keeshin2015/> |
It took first place <!--with preproduction bike?-->among all motorcycles, gas and electric, at the 2013 [[Pikes Peak International Hill Climb]].<ref name=Lavrinc2013/> The manufacturer claims a top speed of 218 mph, which if verified, would make it the [[List of fastest production motorcycles|fastest production motorcycle]].<ref name=Blain2015/><ref name=Avant2015/><ref name=Keeshin2015/> |
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The bike will be the only electric motorcycle featured in the RIDE videogame, to be released in March 2015, being developed by Milestone studios in Italy.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lightning LS-218|url=http://ridevideogame.com/lightning-ls-218/|website=RIDE Videogame}}</ref> |
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| Manufacturer | Lightning Motorcycle |
|---|---|
| Production | 2014– |
| Class | Electric motorcycle / Sportbike |
| Engine | Liquid-cooled 150 kW electric motor |
| Top speed | 218 mph (351 km/h) (claimed)[1] |
| Power | 200 hp (150 kW) (claimed)[1] |
| Torque | 168 lb⋅ft (228 N⋅m) (claimed)[1] |
| Transmission | Direct drive |
| Weight | 496 lb (225 kg) (wet) |
The Lightning LS-218 is an electric motorcycle produced in the United States by Lightning Motorcycle since 2014.[2]
It took first place among all motorcycles, gas and electric, at the 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.[3] The manufacturer claims a top speed of 218 mph, which if verified, would make it the fastest production motorcycle.[4][1][5]
The bike will be the only electric motorcycle featured in the RIDE videogame, to be released in March 2015, being developed by Milestone studios in Italy.[6]
Specifications
The standard battery pack's capacity is 12 kWh.[4] Range with an optional 20 kWh battery pack is claimed 160–180 miles.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e Avant, Jason. "World's Fastest Production Electric Motorcycle". Ride Apart. Retrieved 22 January 2015.
- ^ "Lightning Delivers 1st LS-218 Electric Superbike", Motorcycle USA, November 13, 2014
- ^ Lavrinc, Damon. "Lightning's Electric Motorcycle Dominates Pikes Peak". Wired. Retrieved 22 January 2015.
- ^ a b Blain, Loz. "Too fast, too strong, too scary: Electric Lightning LS-218 will be the fastest production bike on the planet". Gizmag. Retrieved 22 January 2015.
- ^ Keeshin, Ben. "WHO CARES THAT LIGHTNING'S LS-218 IS ELECTRIC? IT'S THE FASTEST MOTORCYCLE MONEY CAN BUY". Maxim Tech. Retrieved 22 January 2015.
- ^ "Lightning LS-218". RIDE Videogame.
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