Lotus Motorcycle

[Freebird]

OK...I could probably ride this thing about 10 miles before my back started complaining but the technology for the engine might be interesting. A 75-degree V-twin displacing 1,195 cc puts out 200 horsepower.

 

http://www.lotus-motorcycles.com

[syscrusher]

Surely an engine like that could be adapted into a ride-able motorcycle.

[Yammer Dan]

200 HP?? Interesting but it sure is Fugly. Easy to clean on the outside.

[Barrycuda]

Looks awful from the pic. Maybe better in person...

[M61A1MECH]

It is proabably taller than most of Lotus's cars are.

I like the British Racing Green one.

[XV1100SE]

From a 2 cylinder yet

 

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

Clutch: Hydraulic anti-hopping clutch

Ignition: Full electronic engine management with digital adjustment of the ignition

[TheCoffsKid]

When viewed from the side, my profile doesn't look like a good fit for the bikes profile.

 

you'd be hard pressed to put a newspaper under the screen

 

[tufftom4]

With my belly I wouldn't be able to reach the handlebar....

[RandyR]

BMW S 1000 RR

 

Type Water/oil-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke in-line engine, four titanium valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts

 

Bore x stroke 80 mm x 49.7 mm

 

Capacity 999 cc

 

Rated output 193 hp (142 kW) at 13.000 rpm

 

http://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/_common/img/bikes/sport/2013/s1000rr/s1000rr_racing_red_white3_lead_184x124.jpg

[Flyinfool]

I have to agree with Don. It might be fun for a couple of minutes.

 

With the bore and stroke that it has, it must be a very high revving engine.

 

with as close as the foot pegs are to the seats, you would have to break both of my legs and maybe a few other parts to get me on it.

[WildBill1]

Perfect platform for a fast Cafe' Bike. The black and gold trim one reminds me of my 71 Kaw. 500 triple. Would do close too 140mph. with Bill Wergees expansion chambers installed. In the seventies if you wanted a fast Croch Rocket you built a Cafe' Bike.

[Rick Butler]

Interesting Don,

 

Looks like a bike I would like to take to the track

 

Rick

 

OK...I could probably ride this thing about 10 miles before my back started complaining but the technology for the engine might be interesting. A 75-degree V-twin displacing 1,195 cc puts out 200 horsepower.

 

http://www.lotus-motorcycles.com

[dacheedah]

no cassette player, cheapskates lost me already

[Eddie]

It would be fun to take for a ride and give it back.

[Howard B]

probably inexpensive too! Entry level machine for your teenager.

[Howard B]

Me again. It has more horsepower than my jeep. My bus (converted to a motorhome) only has 300hp. It has got to get to a point where you can't use the available horsepower. Then, have you considered insurance costs?

[BoomerCPO]

Pffffffftttttttt.......Ya couldn't get me on dat scoot if ya used 4 shoe horns and a bucket of grease.....

Boomer....who sez gimme my recliner riding Venture any old day.

[Stanman]

That is one of the ugliest pieces of motorcycle design I have seen. I don't care what it is meant for, you couldn't get me on that for anything.

[RandyR]

Just looked at the specs on the web link.

 

The dry weight of the bike is 181kg

 

Thats only 398 lbs. And for a 200hp machine!!!