Fastest superbike - it's electric (Lightning LS218)

Started by Laconian, August 28, 2018, 09:59:38 PM

Laconian

Kia EV6 GT-Line / MX-5 RF 6MT

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At least It's not an SUV..........YET!
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Laconian

Skip to 4m, that's where they demo the bike running at full throttle...
Kia EV6 GT-Line / MX-5 RF 6MT

12,000 RPM

I have accepted EV cars, but I'm sorry, I need my bikes noisy. Not for my safety, but for my pleasure.

I do think two wheeled electrification can work but an ICE needs to be in the mix.
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MX793

I'm fairly certain the Kawi H2 is still the fastest production superbike @ 249 mph.
Needs more Jiggawatts

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shp4man

Anybody see that new Tesla sports car on Jay Leno's Garage? 0-60 in 1.6 seconds, 8 second 1/4 mile, top speed 176 MPH, all electric. High power bill with that one, I bet.

Tave

Quote from: MX793 on August 29, 2018, 06:46:07 AM
I'm fairly certain the Kawi H2 is still the fastest production superbike @ 249 mph.

That's the H2R, which is not street legal.
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Quote from: thecarnut on March 16, 2008, 10:33:43 AM
Depending on price, that could be a good deal.

MX793

Quote from: Tave on August 29, 2018, 08:03:28 PM
That's the H2R, which is not street legal.

I think the street version is also still the fastest street legal production bike.  The Lightning that hit 218 mph at Bonneville wasn't stock (altered gearing and a lower drag fairing).  Motorcyclist did a drag race and the H2 was quicker through the quarter.  They noted that the Lightning was running out of gear near 150 mph in stock form.  H2 will do 208 off the showroom floor.
Needs more Jiggawatts

2016 Ford Mustang GTPP / 2011 Toyota Rav4 Base AWD / 2014 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS
1992 Nissan 240SX Fastback / 2004 Mazda Mazda3s / 2011 Ford Mustang V6 Premium / 2007 Suzuki GSF1250SA Bandit / 2006 VW Jetta 2.5