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In January, we told you about Lightning Motorcycles working towards making an electric superbike which was affordable too. They already had the crazy, $38,888, 200 Bhp and 227 Nm monster, but with a price tag like that, it was bound to be exclusive. Therefore, Strike, an affordable version of the LS-218 with the maniacal side slightly toned down.
The Lightning Strike makes 90-120 Bhp depending on the variant and 244 Nm of torque. Its frame, swingarm and fairing are quite similar to the LS-218 though. The 3 variants of the motorcycle available, with different power outputs, range, charging performance and of course, the price.
*Optional 6.6kW AC charger available for $1,500
**Level 3 CCS charging available for $1,500
The three battery sizes available can be selected while purchase and are as follows:
10 kWh: 70 – 100 miles highway/city range
15 kWh: 105 -150 miles highway/city range
20 kWh: 150 – 200 miles highway/city range
The Lightning Strike gets CCS (Combined Charging System) charge port as standard. Which translates into the capability of charging at Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 meaning a level three charge can see you back on your bike and ready to cover a claimed 100 miles in as little as 20 minutes. But that comes with a price too. Level 3 fast charging DC system for example is $1500.
Level 1 – Overnight charge: Plug into any 110v household outlet
Level 2 – 2-3 hours: Charge on-the-go with nationwide charge points
Level 3 – 35 minutes: DC fast charge 100+ miles of riding range in just 20 minutes
The Lightning Strike is powered by their own AC induction motor which is liquid cooled. It behaves like most electric motorcycles in the sense that it is a direct-drive i.e. no gears or clutch. We say ‘most’ because if we go by what KYMCO stated the SuperNEX is going to be, the direct-drive convention of electric motorcycles will be defied because of its 6-speed gearbox! With a claimed top speed of around 220 Kmph for the Standard variant and around 240 Kmph for the Carbon Edition, the motorcycle, of course, is no slouch. A lot of that comes courtesy of the bodywork of the motorcycle which has been designed in the wind tunnel, in line with Lightning claims: The Strike is the most aerodynamically efficient electric motorcycle currently available.
Notably, the top-spec Carbon edition sports some high-end componentry with carbon fibre bodywork, Öhlins front and rear suspension, Brembo Monoblock calipers, AIM dash, lap timer, and a GPS datalogger. The delivery of the Strike is expected to begin in July 2019.
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The Lightning Strike makes 90-120 Bhp depending on the variant and 244 Nm of torque. Its frame, swingarm and fairing are quite similar to the LS-218 though. The 3 variants of the motorcycle available, with different power outputs, range, charging performance and of course, the price.
*Optional 6.6kW AC charger available for $1,500
**Level 3 CCS charging available for $1,500
The three battery sizes available can be selected while purchase and are as follows:
10 kWh: 70 – 100 miles highway/city range
15 kWh: 105 -150 miles highway/city range
20 kWh: 150 – 200 miles highway/city range
The Lightning Strike gets CCS (Combined Charging System) charge port as standard. Which translates into the capability of charging at Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 meaning a level three charge can see you back on your bike and ready to cover a claimed 100 miles in as little as 20 minutes. But that comes with a price too. Level 3 fast charging DC system for example is $1500.
Level 1 – Overnight charge: Plug into any 110v household outlet
Level 2 – 2-3 hours: Charge on-the-go with nationwide charge points
Level 3 – 35 minutes: DC fast charge 100+ miles of riding range in just 20 minutes
The Lightning Strike is powered by their own AC induction motor which is liquid cooled. It behaves like most electric motorcycles in the sense that it is a direct-drive i.e. no gears or clutch. We say ‘most’ because if we go by what KYMCO stated the SuperNEX is going to be, the direct-drive convention of electric motorcycles will be defied because of its 6-speed gearbox! With a claimed top speed of around 220 Kmph for the Standard variant and around 240 Kmph for the Carbon Edition, the motorcycle, of course, is no slouch. A lot of that comes courtesy of the bodywork of the motorcycle which has been designed in the wind tunnel, in line with Lightning claims: The Strike is the most aerodynamically efficient electric motorcycle currently available.
Notably, the top-spec Carbon edition sports some high-end componentry with carbon fibre bodywork, Öhlins front and rear suspension, Brembo Monoblock calipers, AIM dash, lap timer, and a GPS datalogger. The delivery of the Strike is expected to begin in July 2019.
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. And at some point, you're going to have to sleep, so you recharge your vehicle while you sleep at night. No one really needs a vehicle that runs non-stop all day and all night in any practical scenario.
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