Engineering:Lotus C-01
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| Manufacturer | Kodewa |
|---|---|
| Class | Power cruiser |
| Engine | 1,195 cc 75° V-twin |
| Bore / stroke | 105 × 69 mm |
| Power | c. 200 hp (150 kW) |
| Transmission | 6-speed sequential, chain drive |
| Frame type | Steel/titanium/carbon fiber |
| Suspension | Front: Upside-down telescopic fork Rear: Twinshock |
| Brakes | Front: 2 × 320 mm disc, 4-piston calipers Rear: 1 × 220 mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Wheelbase | 1,645 mm |
| Seat height | 710 mm |
| Weight | 181 kg (399 lb) (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 10.5 L (2.3 imp gal; 2.8 US gal) |
The Lotus C-01 is a concept motorcycle revealed in 2014. It was manufactured by Kodewa under brand license from Group Lotus.[1][2] It was designed by Daniel Simon,[3][4] using a carbon fiber monocoque body shell[5] described as "menacingly retro-futuristic",[6] and "la science-fiction rejoint la réalité" or "science fiction joined with reality".[7] A commentator called it "sort of a power cruiser" comparing it to the European exotic Ducati Diavel power cruiser.[5]
The engine is a 200 hp tuned version of the 75 degree v-twin Rotax motor used in the KTM RC8R superbike.[8][9]
Specifications
Specifications in the adjacent box are from Gizmag.[9]
References
Notes
Sources
- Downes, Andy (15 January 2014), Lotus superbike: MCN world exclusive, Motor Cycle News, http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2014/January/jan11514-Lotus-superbike-MCN-world-exclusive/
- Hanlon, Mike (21 February 2014), 180 kg Lotus C-01 motorcycle to use 200 hp 1200cc V-twin, Gizmag, http://www.gizmag.com/new-lotus-c-01-motorcycle-to-use-ktm-1195-v-twin/30914/
- Korzeniewski, Jeremy (16 January 2014), Lotus C-01 motorcycle shows its carbon-fiber face, Autoblog, http://www.autoblog.com/2014/01/16/lotus-c-01-motorcycle/
- Lavrin, Damon (28 February 2014). "The Ridiculous $137K Superbike That's Too Gorgeous to Ride". Wired. https://www.wired.com/autopia/2014/02/lotus-c01/.
- Wilson, Byron (20 February 2014), Lotus Motorcycles C-01 First Look, Motorcycle USA, http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/660/17984/Motorcycle-Article/Lotus-Motorcycles-C-01-First-Look.aspx
- Young, Angelo (20 February 2014), "The Lotus C-01 Motorcycle, Made By Kodewa And Designed By Daniel Simon Of Bugatti Fame, Is Ready For The Road", International Business Times, http://www.ibtimes.com/lotus-c-01-motorcycle-made-kodewa-designed-daniel-simon-bugatti-fame-ready-road-photos-1556941
- "Cinq concepts de motos révolutionnaires" (in French), Le Progrès (Lyon, France), 27 March 2014, http://www.leprogres.fr/sports/2014/03/27/cinq-concepts-de-motos-revolutionnaires
- "First Lotus motorbike ready", The Citizen (Johannesburg, South Africa), 5 March 2014, http://citizen.co.za/138470/first-lotus-motorbike-ready/
- Lotus C-01 Motorcycle Design, Daniel Simon Design, http://danielsimon.com/lotus-c-01-motorcycle-design/, "The C-01 motorcycle is not designed, engineered or produced by Group Lotus plc but is the result of a collaboration between motorsport veterans under the leadership of Kodewa, led by Dr Colin Kolles. The development on the C-01 was carried out with the support of Holzer Group (co-owners of Kalex) and design guru Daniel Simon."
- "Lotus races into the motorbike market with style", Hindustan Times, 3 March 2014, http://www.hindustantimes.com/autos/htauto-topstories/lotus-races-into-the-motorbike-market-with-style/article1-1190422.aspx
- Revealed: Lotus C-01 superbike first official pictures — Prototype 200hp V-twin 'ready for action', Visordown, 20 February 2014, http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/revealed-lotus-c-01-superbike-first-official-pictures/24539.html
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