It took a while longer than planned, but the Lotus C-01, the first product of Lotus Motorcycles, is now ready to take to the streets. It’s breathtaking isn’t it? The C-01 will have a limited production run of just 100 units, so superbikers and collectors, you better move fast to get one.
Mind you, it’s not exactly a Lotus per se, nor was it designed, engineered or produced by Group Lotus. What it actually is, is the result of a collaboration between motorsport veterans Kodewa and Kalex, which is licensed to use the Lotus name. In fact, its official designation is Kodewa Performance Motorcycles (PMC) C-01, Licensed by Lotus.
But let’s forget about the technicalities for now, and focus on the bike itself. If it reminds you of the Tron: Legacy bike, that’s because they share the same concept designer, Daniel Simon. The PMC/Lotus C-01 will be available with a range of motorsport-inspired liveries like the three below. A customisation service, apparently “limited only by the imagination of the client” is also available.
Kodewa’s Dr Colin Kolles said, “we set out to create a bike that isn’t just great to ride but also represents a piece of art in motion. Over the years I have seen my fair share of style over substance, what this bike brings to the market is a unique combination of both – state of the art technology with a truly jaw-dropping aesthetic.”
Power comes from a 200 hp 1.2 litre V-twin engine from the KTM RC8, connected to a six-speed “jaw-type” shift transmission with a traditional chain drive. As promised, the distinctive body integrates carbon-fibre, titanium and aerospace-quality steel.
So here it is, boys and girls; the Lotus C-01. What say you?
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U sure o not? U sure o not this mb can be drive?
It looks wierd. And it doesnt look it can be ride.
dude, you must thinking like mat saleh, gth with can be ride or not.. if made from british, sure costly and consider beautiful..
British don’t know how to make motorbike. Prefer Italian.
BSA! Triumph! Norton! Royal Enfield! And a lot more I can’t even remember. Sure a lot of them already went bust, but so are a lot of Italian manufacturers.
Hmmm Triumph Speed Triple…
AMC, Velocette, Matchless..
Tom Cruise Triump Thruxton
Non any of you can afford. Lol
Another bullshit, It just a concept and will not put in production just like the Lotus concept cars… Proton, this is how your money burns in Lotus !!
where can they put the plate number?
Inside the mud guard like most sports bike & motorcross we see on the road nowsdays, not sure it’s legal or not ..lol
I think this is one good question. Motorcycle designer should consider about this.
bet u never see a cafe racer before. it designed to look like a cafe racer
what a masterpiece…it reminds me of norton…
Wicked !
fuyohh!!?
ini motor tarak ekzos kah?
Single melon launcher on the starboard side
yeah. their replace it with asshole, like you..
First thought = Light Cycle.
Then it does bear tribute to the Bonneville Speedsters..and dispite how it looks, its seems to be pretty conventional. No futuristic hubless wheels, mono shocks/swing arm…
but 200hp (meaning super high RPM) from a 1.2 V-twin is sure interesting and rare. Those are sure big bangs from the twin. Likely sound amazing.
OK…mana mau pasang itu nombor plate ya???
New motorcycles for Polis Raja di Malaysia.
U mean “Polis Diraja Malaysia” rite? no?
Look nice.. but the worst riding position (I think)… from the look of it.. it will give serious testicle & back pain… Can’t wait to see someone riding it though. . Hehe.
So looks like both Lotus and Caterham have gone into bikes.
Caterham bikes: http://paultan.org/2013/11/06/caterham-bikes-launched/
Though the Caterham bikes were Italjet knock offs
This will smoke all the Protons Cars for sure!
U need to wear christian bale’s batsuit to ride one of these. U steer with the body, not the steering.
Tron feel. Futuristic bike, like it. Seldom has concept bike, this matched
the design looks like for racing circuit or test track, no headlamp, turn signal. with 200hp sure can reach 300 km h.
Cafe racer from year 2214. Micro-fusion powered. Laser turret sold separately.
Hell Yeah!
is it feasible to have front wheel driven motocycle?
Beautiful…
This is NOT GOING TO WORK! Serious back problems. No way.can it be used to go more than 40 miles without taking a break, I cant see being mass produced!
If you care to read the article, you would see this is a limited edition motorbike… only 100 units will be produced…
I’m not a big fan of superbike, but this superbike “Jaw droping…”
Think this one more to low/mid torque..Its hard to imagine this cruiser sport like reach 300kmh albeit the 200hp ratings.Wait for Audi superbike V4 1000cc with 210hp..Looks more sporty and aerodynamics…
NICE!! Retro modern. The one with Martini colours please.
I’ll take the green one and name it Belalang Tempur Mark V.
This is insane…
meaning – good
I think it’s still better than those bikes from Orange County Chopper.
this is cafe racer concept. Famous in 1960s.
I like it…
Still remember the record breaking “The Flying Indian” at Salt Flat for 9 years in a row.
It is rather unique and beautiful. Even it cant be ride on the road, it would fit as an art piece.
The designer for Lotus is the guy create the new light cycle for Tron-Legecy… Most of his design goes to movie n real production…
http://danielsimon.com
Saw many pictures of this bike in Google. . All of them.. ALL without the rider.. must be because of the sick riding position. Real bikers would know this. Syabas Lotus. Style minus practical, comfort, safety. . I don’t think superman style of riding is safe… no way. Kudos… flop soon..
I think this will be the bike that batman will be riding in the coming new top movie who knows , you can ask rosman son.
nais. proton pls bring this here and sell same price like ex5
Rase2nye mcm mane nk parking moto ni kalo x bawak die punye penyangkut tayar blakang tu? sori, just my cents