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Lightning Strike R
- Battery Capacity: 20 kWh
- Top Speed: 150 mph
- Battery Type: Lithium-ion NMC
- Charging Time: 2 hours
PROS
- High Performance
- Fast Charging
- Premium Components
- Excellent Range
- Low Maintenance and Running Costs
- Quiet and Smooth Ride
CONS
- Production Delays and Availability
- High Price
- Lack of Dealer and Service Network
- Potential for Quality Control Issues
- Weight
- Ergonomics (for some riders)
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Full Specifications
LAUNCH
| Announced | The Lightning Strike R was a new product announced in 2023 |
| Status | Lightning Motorcycles is a small-volume manufacturer, and production has been ongoing, but with a history of delays. |
| Base Price | The starting price for the Strike R was reported to be approximately $26,998 |
Electric Motorcycle Overview
| Models | The Lightning Strike series includes multiple models, with the "R" being a high-performance variant. There is also a "Carbon" model with similar specs and a "Standard" model with less power and range |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide) pouch cells |
| Battery Capacity |
20 kWh. An optional 24 kWh Extreme Fast Charge (XFC) system is also available |
| Motor |
Lightning Ultra Power Dense Axial Flux, 380VDC liquid-cooled motor. |
| Rated / Max Power | 180 hp (112 kW at the motor shaft). |
| Max Torque | 120 lb-ft (162 Nm) at the motor shaft, with a claimed 600 lb-ft (813 Nm) at the rear wheel. |
| Charging Input Voltage | The bike supports Level 1, 2, and 3 charging |
| Charger Output | It has a standard on-board 3.3 kW charger. An optional 6.6 kW on-board charger is also available. |
| Charging Time |
Level 2: Approximately 2 hours to 80%. Level 3 DC Fast Charging: Approximately 35 minutes to 80%. With Optional Lightning-Fast Charge System: As little as 12 minutes to 80%. |
| Top Speed | The Strike R has a claimed top speed of 150 mph (241 km/h) to 160 mph |
| Range | Up to 293 miles in a combined city/highway cycle |
Dimensions & Build
| Length x Width x Height | Approximately 487 lbs (220 kg) |
| Seat Height | 32 inches (813 mm). |
| Front Tyre | 120/70ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 190/55ZR17 |
| Braking System |
Front: Dual 320mm Brembo steel discs with four-piston, radially mounted Brembo Monoblock calipers. Rear: Single 245mm Brembo steel disc with a twin-piston Brembo caliper. |
| Suspension (Front/Rear) |
Front: Fully adjustable Öhlins FGRT inverted forks. Rear: Fully adjustable Öhlins TTX GP shock absorber. |
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