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Meet The SORA - An all new electric motorcycle by Lito Green Motion (Canada)
Lito Green Motion's electric Sora zooms into sight, promises to arrive this summer. World's first CVT Transmission Electric BIke
Going through the site, I found this to be a chic looking bike of all, electric BMWs.
The Sora is a new electric motorcycle by Lito Green Motion, a Canadian company. It looks fairly badass and thanks to its 12 kWh advanced lithium-polymer batteries, it has an electric range of 300 kilometers (185 miles) and a top speed of 200 kph (124 mph).
It's been a year since we first saw computer-generated renderings of the Sora electric motorcycle from Lito Green Motion and we've been (less-than-patiently) waiting to see it in action ever since. Happily, that wait is now over.
On the eve of its exhibition to the well-heeled hordes at the Top Marques show in Monaco, the company has released footage of its mean green machine cruising along both countryside blacktop and a banked concrete circuit. In motion, it looks better than we had imagined, and wondered if anything had changed in its journey from paper to production. So, we called up LGM headquarters just south of Montreal, across the Saint Lawrence river in Longueuil, Quebec.
Though production was obviously delayed later than the original October 2011 estimate, Monsieur Legris says there is just a bit of homologatory red tape left standing in the way of job one, and is confident deliveries will begin in early summer. Hit the jump for a pair of videos for a taste of what of folks occupying the waiting list will experience for themselves in a few short months. And try not to hate.
Some of its features and benefits include:
A powerful electric motor and CVT transmission. Experience the power of going 0-200 km/h with zero clutch and phenomenal torque that makes you feel like you're flying on the road
An advanced communication and power management unit, developed by LITO and designed to convert every watt of power efficiently to minimize energy loss
State-of-the-art integrated GPS system and touch screen. Stay connected to your bike in a new way never before possible
The world's first ever electric motorbike seat. Change your ride handling on the fly
High-quality front fork and rear suspension and top-of-the-line braking, designed to let you stop faster than on almost any other superbike
An on-board charging port and sealed lockable storage compartment. Keep you gear dry and secure
Patented email notification when the SORA charge is complete
A regenerative braking system. Energy lost during braking is used to recharge the battery, so you can travel further in a single charge. The system also minimizes impact on the brake pad, which means less maintenance
Lightweight carbon fiber fairing and aluminum chassis. Aircraft grade materials, stronger, lighter, faster.
Evolutionary dynamics
The SORA features the world's first electric seat on a motorcycle, allowing the driver to completely change the driving dynamics of the bike at the simple push of a button. Drive comfortably in a low seat position when you're cruising on the highway, then shift the seat higher for city driving to recreate that Street Fighter feel.
Ergonometric specs:
The SORA's wheel base offers drivers maximum agility on the urban circuit and comfort on highways. With the electrical seat system, drivers of all shapes and sizes can enjoy superior comfort and balance. And because the motor has almost no moving parts, the SORA vibrates way less than conventional motorcycles.
Technical Features
Designed with state-of-the-art technology and the highest quality parts, the SORA is a feat of motorbike engineering.
The SORA's technical capabilities include:
Chassis
Chassis
Lightweight aluminum 6061-T6
Wheelbase
1498 mm (59.0 in.)
Front suspension
43 mm inverted cartridge fork.
Fully adjustable
Front wheel travel
125 mm
Rear suspension
Elka suspension fully adjustable preload. Aluminum swingarm
Rear wheel travel
127 mm
Tires
Front: 120/70 ZR17
Rear: 180/55 ZR17
Wheels
6-spoke lightweight forged billet aluminum
Front: 3.50 x 17"
Rear: 5.50 x 17"
Front brake
Dual semi-floating 310 mm petal discs, radial-mount opposed 4-piston calipers 2-pad
Rear brake
Single 250 mm petal disc,
opposed 2-piston caliper
Rake
Weight
240 kg (529.2 lbs.)
Seat Height
Adjustable electric seat from 750 to 850mm (29.5 to 33.5 in.)
POWERTRAIN
Motor
Liquid-cooled 3-phase AC induction
Transmissions
Belt final drive and CVT transmission
Torque
Crank: 80 Nm (59 ft-lb, 0-6000rpm)
Wheel: 960 Nm (708 ft-lb)
SORA top speed
200 km/h (120 mph)
Energy storage
12 kWh lithium-polymer battery modules with integrated Battery Management System, on-board charge, J1772 compatible
Power Control
LITO advanced software,integrated computer, regenerative braking, 3 control modes (performance, eco, safe range)
Recharge Time
Approximately 8 hours
Instrumentation
Digital unit with displays for:
speedometer, battery charge level and
warning lights
5.7in. LCD with touch screen:
GPS and LITO's application
USB port
Range
Up to 300 km (185 miles)
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Source: Lito Green Motion's electric Sora zooms into sight, promises to arrive this summer
http://www.litogreenmotion.com/
Cheers!
VJ
Going through the site, I found this to be a chic looking bike of all, electric BMWs.
The Sora is a new electric motorcycle by Lito Green Motion, a Canadian company. It looks fairly badass and thanks to its 12 kWh advanced lithium-polymer batteries, it has an electric range of 300 kilometers (185 miles) and a top speed of 200 kph (124 mph).
It's been a year since we first saw computer-generated renderings of the Sora electric motorcycle from Lito Green Motion and we've been (less-than-patiently) waiting to see it in action ever since. Happily, that wait is now over.
On the eve of its exhibition to the well-heeled hordes at the Top Marques show in Monaco, the company has released footage of its mean green machine cruising along both countryside blacktop and a banked concrete circuit. In motion, it looks better than we had imagined, and wondered if anything had changed in its journey from paper to production. So, we called up LGM headquarters just south of Montreal, across the Saint Lawrence river in Longueuil, Quebec.
Though production was obviously delayed later than the original October 2011 estimate, Monsieur Legris says there is just a bit of homologatory red tape left standing in the way of job one, and is confident deliveries will begin in early summer. Hit the jump for a pair of videos for a taste of what of folks occupying the waiting list will experience for themselves in a few short months. And try not to hate.
Some of its features and benefits include:
A powerful electric motor and CVT transmission. Experience the power of going 0-200 km/h with zero clutch and phenomenal torque that makes you feel like you're flying on the road
An advanced communication and power management unit, developed by LITO and designed to convert every watt of power efficiently to minimize energy loss
State-of-the-art integrated GPS system and touch screen. Stay connected to your bike in a new way never before possible
The world's first ever electric motorbike seat. Change your ride handling on the fly
High-quality front fork and rear suspension and top-of-the-line braking, designed to let you stop faster than on almost any other superbike
An on-board charging port and sealed lockable storage compartment. Keep you gear dry and secure
Patented email notification when the SORA charge is complete
A regenerative braking system. Energy lost during braking is used to recharge the battery, so you can travel further in a single charge. The system also minimizes impact on the brake pad, which means less maintenance
Lightweight carbon fiber fairing and aluminum chassis. Aircraft grade materials, stronger, lighter, faster.
Evolutionary dynamics
The SORA features the world's first electric seat on a motorcycle, allowing the driver to completely change the driving dynamics of the bike at the simple push of a button. Drive comfortably in a low seat position when you're cruising on the highway, then shift the seat higher for city driving to recreate that Street Fighter feel.
Ergonometric specs:
The SORA's wheel base offers drivers maximum agility on the urban circuit and comfort on highways. With the electrical seat system, drivers of all shapes and sizes can enjoy superior comfort and balance. And because the motor has almost no moving parts, the SORA vibrates way less than conventional motorcycles.
Technical Features
Designed with state-of-the-art technology and the highest quality parts, the SORA is a feat of motorbike engineering.
The SORA's technical capabilities include:
Chassis
Chassis
Lightweight aluminum 6061-T6
Wheelbase
1498 mm (59.0 in.)
Front suspension
43 mm inverted cartridge fork.
Fully adjustable
Front wheel travel
125 mm
Rear suspension
Elka suspension fully adjustable preload. Aluminum swingarm
Rear wheel travel
127 mm
Tires
Front: 120/70 ZR17
Rear: 180/55 ZR17
Wheels
6-spoke lightweight forged billet aluminum
Front: 3.50 x 17"
Rear: 5.50 x 17"
Front brake
Dual semi-floating 310 mm petal discs, radial-mount opposed 4-piston calipers 2-pad
Rear brake
Single 250 mm petal disc,
opposed 2-piston caliper
Rake
Weight
240 kg (529.2 lbs.)
Seat Height
Adjustable electric seat from 750 to 850mm (29.5 to 33.5 in.)
POWERTRAIN
Motor
Liquid-cooled 3-phase AC induction
Transmissions
Belt final drive and CVT transmission
Torque
Crank: 80 Nm (59 ft-lb, 0-6000rpm)
Wheel: 960 Nm (708 ft-lb)
SORA top speed
200 km/h (120 mph)
Energy storage
12 kWh lithium-polymer battery modules with integrated Battery Management System, on-board charge, J1772 compatible
Power Control
LITO advanced software,integrated computer, regenerative braking, 3 control modes (performance, eco, safe range)
Recharge Time
Approximately 8 hours
Instrumentation
Digital unit with displays for:
speedometer, battery charge level and
warning lights
5.7in. LCD with touch screen:
GPS and LITO's application
USB port
Range
Up to 300 km (185 miles)
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Source: Lito Green Motion's electric Sora zooms into sight, promises to arrive this summer
http://www.litogreenmotion.com/
Cheers!
VJ
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