Lotus Motorcycles C-01 First Look

[LewSpeight]

http://images.motorcycle-usa.com/photogallerys/LotusC01_xeditorial_DanielSimon_Press_Feb2014_37_r evised.jpg

http://images.motorcycle-usa.com/photogallerys/LotusC01_mwhite_DanielSimon_Press_Feb2014_12.jpg

http://images.motorcycle-usa.com/photogallerys/large/LotusC01_rgreen_DanielSimon_Press_Feb2014_21.jpg

Specs:
Engine: 2-cylinder 4-stroke engine, 75° V-style
Capacity: 1195cc
Bore x Stroke: 105 x 69mm
Power: Approx. 200 HP
Transmission: 6-gear jaw-type shift transmission
Lubrication: Dry sump lubrication
Main shaft ratio: 40:76
Lay shaft ratio: 15:41
Cooling: Water cooling
Clutch: Hydraulic anti-hopping clutch
Frame: Aero tech steel/Titanium/Carbon fiber frame
Fork: Upside down
Suspension strut: Twin suspension strut
Spring travel front: 3.15 inches
Spring travel rear: 2.75 inches
Brake system front: Twin brake disc, 320mm, four piston calipers
Brake system rear: Single disc, 220mm, two piston calipers
Chain: X-Ring resp. O-Ring
Head tube angle: 59-degrees
Fork angle: 54-degrees
Wheel base: 64.7 inches
Ride height: 3.54 inches
Seat height: 27.95 inches
Fuel tank capacity: 2.77 gallons
Dry weight: 399 pounds
Wheel front: 120/70 ZR19
Wheel rear: 190/55 ZR17

LINKY (http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/660/17984/Motorcycle-Article/Lotus-Motorcycles-C-01-First-Look.aspx)

[atassiedevil]

Odd looking beast.
Weird mix of old and new in there too.
Not so sure about all of the fairing everything in. I like to see an engine!

[wyrdness]

That's one fugly bike. I guess that it's designed to appeal to those with more money than taste.

[The Guru]

I dont think the screen will work very well :rolleyes:... unless your Bibio ;)

[shiftin_gear98]

200 hp with nowhere to hide. Hope you have thighs of steel.

[TamSV]

It's beautiful. :smt055

I would love to slowly peel away that carbon fibre bodywork to reveal the secret delights that lie beneath. But not too soon...let's just get to know each other first...for now I'll just caress your throttle a little...maybe we'll take a few corners together...there, you like that don't you?....

[allantheboss]

200 hp with nowhere to hide. Hope you have thighs of steel.

I do!


I really like that. Extrovert but classy. I like the fork shield things a lot too. I think they'll become more common over time.

[SvNewbie]

Most pointless thing I've ever seen.

Doesn't look as comfortable as a Ducati Diavel and looks even worse.

[Fallout]

Shocking their way into the market limelight I suspect. They'll probably build an actual bike for their second outing, rather than this steampunk cretin of a bike.

[shiftin_gear98]

Type "lotus c-01" into Google images.


Scroll down.


You'll see the one I mean. :smt119
Not the orange lotus, the guy on the bike.


Genius.

[NTECUK]

Was it based on Flyns ride
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-c48ebIoIDIc/UcmXV7md5BI/AAAAAAAAJxg/I1fczf3Z3xw/s1600/Lotus+C-01%252C+the+British+Manufacturer+of+Motorcycles+Pa ssed+4.jpg

[LewSpeight]

http://car2future.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Lotus-motor-C-01-450x302.jpg

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[SvNewbie]

Where was that concept from Lew? That is more like my idea of a bike I'd want to lust after.

[LewSpeight]

Google image mate :)

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[The Idle Biker]

I think its lovely. Needs a set of stomp grips and it'll be fine.

[LewSpeight]

Almost reminds me of something Aprilia would do

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[TamSV]

Was it based on Flyns ride
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-c48ebIoIDIc/UcmXV7md5BI/AAAAAAAAJxg/I1fczf3Z3xw/s1600/Lotus+C-01%252C+the+British+Manufacturer+of+Motorcycles+Pa ssed+4.jpg

Same designer I believe.

[NTECUK]

Can you get a double bubble screen. Might be a tad breezy otherwise

[Berlin]

Fork angle is wRoNg! Its for going in straight lines = waste of bloody metal!

It hasn't even got the Omnivore engine (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIG9pWldO8U) which is the most interesting thing Lotus have ever built!

C

[squirrel_hunter]

The best reaction I've read to these bikes was the question of "What sort of RPM do you think Chapman is doing?", I ponder this also.

[Niall_farley]

http://car2future.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Lotus-motor-C-01-450x302.jpg

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Love the look of that! Wow

[stuR]

I kinda like it in a wierd way. Although im 99% certain it will be a horrible ride

[fizzwheel]

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