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]
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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 engine is a 200 hp tuned version of the 75 degree v-twin Rotax motor used in the KTM RC8R superbike.[8][9]
Specifications
editSpecifications in the adjacent box are from Gizmag.[9]
References
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edit- Downes, Andy (15 January 2014), Lotus superbike: MCN world exclusive, Motor Cycle News
- Hanlon, Mike (21 February 2014), 180 kg Lotus C-01 motorcycle to use 200 hp 1200cc V-twin, Gizmag
- Korzeniewski, Jeremy (16 January 2014), Lotus C-01 motorcycle shows its carbon-fiber face, Autoblog
- Lavrin, Damon (28 February 2014). "The Ridiculous $137K Superbike That's Too Gorgeous to Ride". Autopia. Wired.
- Wilson, Byron (20 February 2014), Lotus Motorcycles C-01 First Look, Motorcycle USA
- 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
- "Cinq concepts de motos révolutionnaires", Le Progrès (in French), Lyon, France, 27 March 2014
- "First Lotus motorbike ready", The Citizen, Johannesburg, South Africa, 5 March 2014, archived from the original on 25 June 2014
- Lotus C-01 Motorcycle Design, Daniel Simon 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, archived from the original on 6 March 2014
- Revealed: Lotus C-01 superbike first official pictures — Prototype 200hp V-twin 'ready for action', Visordown, 20 February 2014