Lotus C-01

Lotus C-01

Manufacturer	Kodewa
Class	Power cruiser
Engine	1,195 cc 75° V-twin
Bore / stroke	105 × 69 mm
Power	c. 200 hp (150 kW)
Transmission	6-speed sequential, chain drive
Frame type	Steel/titanium/carbon fiber
Suspension	Front: Upside-down telescopic fork Rear: Twinshock
Brakes	Front: 2 × 320 mm disc, 4-piston calipers Rear: 1 × 220 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Wheelbase	1,645 mm
Seat height	710 mm
Weight	181 kg (399 lb) (dry)
Fuel capacity	10.5 L (2.3 imp gal; 2.8 US gal)

The Lotus C-01 is a concept motorcycle revealed in 2014. It was manufactured by Kodewa under brand license from Group Lotus. It was designed by Daniel Simon, using a carbon fiber monocoque body shell described as "menacingly retro-futuristic", and "la science-fiction rejoint la réalité" or "science fiction joined with reality". A commentator called it "sort of a power cruiser" comparing it to the European exotic Ducati Diavel power cruiser.

The engine is a 200 hp tuned version of the 75 degree v-twin Rotax motor used in the KTM RC8R superbike.

Specifications

Specifications in the box to the right are from Gizmag.

References

Sources

• Downes, Andy (January 15, 2014), Lotus superbike: MCN world exclusive, Motor Cycle News {{citation}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
• Korzeniewski, Jeremy (January 16, 2014), Lotus C-01 motorcycle shows its carbon-fiber face, Autoblog {{citation}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
• Wilson, Byron (February 20, 2014), Lotus Motorcycles C-01 First Look, Motorcycle USA
• Young, Angelo (February 20, 2014), "The Lotus C-01 Motorcycle, Made By Kodewa And Designed By Daniel Simon Of Bugatti Fame, Is Ready For The Road", International Business Times {{citation}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |newspaper= (help)
• Revealed: Lotus C-01 superbike first official pictures — Prototype 200hp V-twin 'ready for action', Visordown, February 20, 2014
• Lavrin, Damon (February 28, 2014), "The Ridiculous $137K Superbike That's Too Gorgeous to Ride", Autopia, Wired {{citation}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
• Lotus C-01 Motorcycle Design, Daniel Simon Design, The C-01 motorcycle is not designed, engineered or produced by Group Lotus plc but is the result of a collaboration between motorsport veterans under the leadership of Kodewa, led by Dr Colin Kolles. The development on the C-01 was carried out with the support of Holzer Group (co-owners of Kalex) and design guru Daniel Simon.
• Hanlon, Mike (February 21, 2014), 180 kg Lotus C-01 motorcycle to use 200 hp 1200cc V-twin, Gizmag
• "Lotus races into the motorbike market with style", Hindustan Times, March 3, 2014 {{citation}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |newspaper= (help)
• "First Lotus motorbike ready", The Citizen, Johannesburg, South Africa, March 5, 2014
• "Cinq concepts de motos révolutionnaires", Le Progrès (in French), Lyon, France, March 27, 2014

External links

• Official website