After nearly two years as a racing motorcycle , Superbike Lightning will eventually be sold in bulk . Lightning Motorcycle ( LM ) will release a mass-production version of the LS - 218 , on Saturday ( 05/17/2014 ) , at the Quail Motorcycle Gathering in Carmel , California .
Yes , this is a motorcycle that is claimed to be the fastest street version , based on the world record ever created from the racing version . As evidence , in the arena of Pikes Peak International Hill Climb , the Lightning Superbike electrical energy could be the fastest even against gasoline -fueled motorcycles .
Engine technology that brings included in the nomination of Engine Technology of the Year by Race Engine Technology magazine . Cardiac pacemaker using a battery -powered 150 kW with cooling liquid HDI . This machine is equivalent to the power of 200 PS and 227 Nm of torque on gasoline motorcycle .
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Hatfield , CEO of LM , understand , the market will " judge " the motorcycle , especially when compared with the motorcycle engine with an internal - combustion engine . " In order to be accepted by motorcycle users , we need evidence , including the design and performance . By following the world -class racing , we can prove that the LS - 218 will be accepted , " he said .
I was so optimistic , LM - 218 LS claims figures will give the riders a chance to break the motorcycle speed record on land and win the racing competition . It is something that has not been promised any manufacturer .
LM just opened a little technical specifications . However , note this motorcycle can roam the streets about 160 km in a single charge . To recharge include fast , only 30 minutes until full return . LM will price this bike 38 888 dollars.
