Lightning LS-218: history, specs, pictures

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Lightning LS-218
Manufacturer
Also called LS-218 SuperBike
Production 2016 - 2018
Engine
electric
Top Speed 217 mph (350 km/h)
Horsepower 195.79 HP (146.0 KW) @ 10500RPM
Transmission Final Drive: chain
Suspension Front: racetech fork, optionally öhlins fgrt inverted fork.
Rear: öhlins ttx36 shock and linkage system
Brakes Front: double disc. brembo radial-mount forged 4-piston calipers
Rear: single disc. brembo radial calipers
Front Tire 120/70-zr17
Rear Tire 190/55-zr17
Seat Height 32.01 inches (813 mm)
Weight 494.94 pounds (224.5 Kg) (dry),
Manuals Service Manual


The Lightning LS-218 was a electric standard produced by Lightning between 2016 and 2018. It could reach a top speed of 217 mph (350 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 195.79 HP (146.0 KW) @ 10500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a liquid cooled electric.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 120/70-zr17 front tire and a 190/55-zr17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc. brembo radial-mount forged 4-piston calipers in the front and a single disc. brembo radial calipers in the rear. The front suspension was a racetech fork, optionally öhlins fgrt inverted fork. while the rear was equipped with a öhlins ttx36 shock and linkage system. The bike weighed just 494.94 pounds (224.5 Kg).