Lotus

CC Cowboy · January 15th, 2014, 07:39 PM

I really like that "Johnny Player" Lotus motorcycle picture. I don't know the stats but the look is gorgeous.

JohnnyBravo · January 15th, 2014, 07:40 PM

To google I go
To many pics pop up

Sirref · January 15th, 2014, 07:52 PM

all I managed to find, and it's a gsxr 750

Jono · January 15th, 2014, 09:18 PM

NevadaWolf · January 16th, 2014, 12:03 AM

Wooooooooooow.....

rasta · January 16th, 2014, 01:23 AM

Sirref · January 16th, 2014, 01:25 AM

Goddamn, that concept drawing is sexy as hell, if they ever come out with a bike that looks like that I may be required to buy it instead of a lotus elise someday.

TnNinjaGirl · January 16th, 2014, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

I really like that "Johnny Player" Lotus motorcycle picture. I don't know the stats but the look is gorgeous.

Favorite color scheme of all time. I melt a little every time I see black/gold

alex.s · January 16th, 2014, 12:57 PM

behold
http://imgur.com/a/ejNQF

Jono · January 16th, 2014, 09:16 PM

Well that just looks ridiculous!!! I like my concept pic better.

rasta · January 16th, 2014, 09:28 PM

Good thing those renderings have rear stands, otherwise they might fall over!

CC Cowboy · February 20th, 2014, 11:41 AM

LOTUS C-01 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Engine:

Construction 2-cylinder 4-stroke engine, 75° V-style
Capacity 1.195 cm³
Bore 105 mm
Stroke 69 mm
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
Chassis:

Frame Aero tech steel/Titanium/Carbon fibre frame
Fork Upside down
Suspension strut Twin suspension strut
Spring travel front 80 mm
Spring travel rear 70 mm
Brake system front Twin brake disc, ø320mm, four piston calipers
Brake system rear One brake disc,ø220mm, two piston calipers
Chain X-Ring resp. O-Ring
Head tube ang 59°
Fork ang 54°
Wheel base 1.645±15 mm
Ride height 90 mm
Height of seat 710 mm
Fuel tank capacity 10,5 l
Dry weight 181 kg
Wheel front 3,00x19; 120/70 ZR19
Wheel rear 6,00x17; 190/55 ZR17

alex.s · February 20th, 2014, 11:43 AM

is it a real thing that we can throw money at yet?

CC Cowboy · February 20th, 2014, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

is it a real thing that we can throw money at yet?

Yes you can throw as much money as you can this way and I'll put you on the list.

I guess I forgot to add the title;

Kodewa Releases Lotus C-01 Prototype Motorcycle

NevadaWolf · February 22nd, 2014, 10:06 AM

Just got linked to a bit more info:

Lotus Motorcycles C-01 now 'ready for the road' - Autoblog

Whiskey · February 22nd, 2014, 10:29 AM

Probably handles like a barge with a jet engine bolted on

CC Cowboy · February 22nd, 2014, 10:37 AM

Getting behind the fairing will require some doing. I don't think I could get that low and see through the windscreen.

Løckøut · February 24th, 2014, 12:42 PM

100 horses to each cylinder, AND it looks like a trick torch lighter you'd buy from a corner store at age 13?
Shut up and take my money

EDIT: The seating position looks very uncomfortable.

Bentley813 · February 24th, 2014, 07:15 PM

Lotus... 100 being made... Who wants to guess the outrageous price?

ForceofWill · February 24th, 2014, 07:47 PM

Knowing lotus it'll end up with an OEM Toyota motor and cost $40k

Bentley813 · February 24th, 2014, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ForceofWill

Knowing lotus it'll end up with an OEM Toyota motor and cost $40k

I was thinking double - triple that number.

jcgss77 · February 24th, 2014, 09:07 PM

If that conceptual piece is truly the original concept, what happened?

Man, the demo team must not have gotten the memo. That bike is U-G-L-Y. I think I like a pre-gen design better.

silentIm · February 25th, 2014, 05:08 AM

200 hp from just 2 cylinders, 1200 cc. That engine must be very hot to run. How does it cool its engine properly? While i've seen many litre bikes, with more revealing fairings, just refuse travelling between traffic and die overheating.

The designer can add useless windscreen, he cant add a kickstand.

The bike is not meant to be ridden. It is meant to be parked in living room, like an indoor sculpture.

CC Cowboy · February 25th, 2014, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ForceofWill

Knowing lotus it'll end up with an OEM Toyota motor and cost $40k

It'd actually only a Lotus in name.

"the C-01 is built and engineered by the German racing team Kodewa, which fields a Lotus-backed Le Mans Prototype car in the FIA World Endurance Championship."

adouglas · February 25th, 2014, 10:42 AM

Heavy.

Silly ergos... look at the peg/seat/bar relationship. You have to be literally doing missionary position with the tank ALL the time. Sit up and put a foot down? Sure... bet you can't reach the bars to get the bike moving.

Silly geometry. Look at the suspension travel and rake. This thing is no sport bike.

The new EBR makes similar power from its twin FWIW

DEFY · February 25th, 2014, 11:22 AM

Let's Ride

Sirref · February 25th, 2014, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEFY

Let's Ride

I think I win the drag race

DEFY · February 25th, 2014, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

I think I win the drag race

Thats not a bike thats a compact car lol. Impractacle designs which just become show toys.

Sirref · February 25th, 2014, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEFY

Thats not a bike thats a compact car lol. Impractacle designs which just become show toys.

are you saying that yours is a bike?

DEFY · February 25th, 2014, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

are you saying that yours is a bike?

Both are impractacle designs, yours has four wheels thus car.

Sirref · February 25th, 2014, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEFY

Both are impractacle designs, yours has four wheels thus car.

Happy?

DEFY · February 25th, 2014, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

Happy?

more like it, nothing like a drag bike to make you want the season to begin

Sirref · February 25th, 2014, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEFY

more like it, nothing like a drag bike to make you want the season to begin

these are even better for that goal.

all of them look better than the lotus and you could probably get multiple of each for the same price

Whiskey · February 25th, 2014, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEFY

Both are impractacle designs, yours has four wheels thus car.

Quadbike

January 15th, 2014, 07:39 PM	#1
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Lotus I really like that "Johnny Player" Lotus motorcycle picture. I don't know the stats but the look is gorgeous. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

January 15th, 2014, 07:40 PM	#2
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January 16th, 2014, 12:03 AM	#5
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January 16th, 2014, 01:23 AM	#6
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January 16th, 2014, 12:57 PM	#9
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January 15th, 2014, 07:52 PM	#3
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January 15th, 2014, 09:18 PM	#4
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January 16th, 2014, 01:25 AM	#7
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	Goddamn, that concept drawing is sexy as hell, if they ever come out with a bike that looks like that I may be required to buy it instead of a lotus elise someday.

January 16th, 2014, 09:16 PM	#10
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January 16th, 2014, 09:28 PM	#11
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	Good thing those renderings have rear stands, otherwise they might fall over! __________________________________________________ "even a proper fitting helmet can 'get loose'" -csmith
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February 20th, 2014, 11:41 AM	#12
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	LOTUS C-01 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Engine: Construction 2-cylinder 4-stroke engine, 75° V-style Capacity 1.195 cm³ Bore 105 mm Stroke 69 mm 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 Chassis: Frame Aero tech steel/Titanium/Carbon fibre frame Fork Upside down Suspension strut Twin suspension strut Spring travel front 80 mm Spring travel rear 70 mm Brake system front Twin brake disc, ø320mm, four piston calipers Brake system rear One brake disc,ø220mm, two piston calipers Chain X-Ring resp. O-Ring Head tube ang 59° Fork ang 54° Wheel base 1.645±15 mm Ride height 90 mm Height of seat 710 mm Fuel tank capacity 10,5 l Dry weight 181 kg Wheel front 3,00x19; 120/70 ZR19 Wheel rear 6,00x17; 190/55 ZR17 __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

February 20th, 2014, 11:43 AM	#13
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	is it a real thing that we can throw money at yet? __________________________________________________

February 22nd, 2014, 10:06 AM	#15
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	Just got linked to a bit more info: Lotus Motorcycles C-01 now 'ready for the road' - Autoblog __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

February 22nd, 2014, 10:29 AM	#16
Whiskey ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Morgan Location: A city twinned with Kawasaki Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, 2010 STR 675 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Probably handles like a barge with a jet engine bolted on
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February 22nd, 2014, 10:37 AM	#17
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Getting behind the fairing will require some doing. I don't think I could get that low and see through the windscreen. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

February 24th, 2014, 12:42 PM	#18
Løckøut ninjette.org member Name: Josh Location: Edmond, OK Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250r Posts: 128	100 horses to each cylinder, AND it looks like a trick torch lighter you'd buy from a corner store at age 13? Shut up and take my money EDIT: The seating position looks very uncomfortable.

February 24th, 2014, 07:15 PM	#19
Bentley813 ninjette.org member Name: Steve Location: Oswego, NY Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 White 300 Posts: 221	Lotus... 100 being made... Who wants to guess the outrageous price?

February 24th, 2014, 07:47 PM	#20
ForceofWill Blind 250 Loving Whore Name: Tom Location: Chesapeake, VA Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R, 02 FZ1, '20 Fat Bob 114 Posts: A lot.	Knowing lotus it'll end up with an OEM Toyota motor and cost $40k

February 24th, 2014, 09:07 PM	#22
jcgss77 Its not a 250,its a Ninja Name: Shaun Location: Little Rock, AR Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): '11 CBR250R, '22 CFMOTO 300NK Posts: 278	If that conceptual piece is truly the original concept, what happened? Man, the demo team must not have gotten the memo. That bike is U-G-L-Y. I think I like a pre-gen design better.

February 25th, 2014, 05:08 AM	#23
silentIm ninjette.org member Name: Firman Location: Surabaya, Indonesia Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 red ninja 250r Posts: 94	200 hp from just 2 cylinders, 1200 cc. That engine must be very hot to run. How does it cool its engine properly? While i've seen many litre bikes, with more revealing fairings, just refuse travelling between traffic and die overheating. The designer can add useless windscreen, he cant add a kickstand. The bike is not meant to be ridden. It is meant to be parked in living room, like an indoor sculpture. __________________________________________________ Corner is what the ninjette is made for.

February 25th, 2014, 10:42 AM	#25
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	Heavy. Silly ergos... look at the peg/seat/bar relationship. You have to be literally doing missionary position with the tank ALL the time. Sit up and put a foot down? Sure... bet you can't reach the bars to get the bike moving. Silly geometry. Look at the suspension travel and rake. This thing is no sport bike. The new EBR makes similar power from its twin FWIW __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.

February 25th, 2014, 11:22 AM	#26
DEFY ᗧ•••ᗣ•ᗣᗣ•••ᗣ Name: Nick Location: NY Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R and 2014 Triumph 675R Posts: A lot.	Let's Ride

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