Lotus C-01 motorcycle debuts with 200 hp 1.2L V-twin

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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.

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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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Preferring to drive cars rather than desks, Hafriz Shah ditched his suit and tie to join the ranks of Malaysia’s motoring hacks. A car’s technical brilliance is completely lost on him, appreciating character-making quirks more. When not writing this ego trip of a bio, he’s usually off driving about aimlessly, preferably in a car with the right combination of three foot pedals and six gears.

 

Comments

  • Pontiac on Feb 24, 2014 at 6:17 pm

    U sure o not? U sure o not this mb can be drive?
    It looks wierd. And it doesnt look it can be ride.

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    • dude, you must thinking like mat saleh, gth with can be ride or not.. if made from british, sure costly and consider beautiful..

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      • Ital Design on Feb 25, 2014 at 8:40 am

        British don’t know how to make motorbike. Prefer Italian.

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        • Chris on Feb 25, 2014 at 9:07 am

          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…

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          • Hyundai De La Junk on Feb 25, 2014 at 12:49 pm

            AMC, Velocette, Matchless..

            Tom Cruise Triump Thruxton

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        • Non any of you can afford. Lol

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          • 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 !!

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    • where can they put the plate number?

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      • Hyundai De La Junk on Feb 25, 2014 at 12:45 pm

        Inside the mud guard like most sports bike & motorcross we see on the road nowsdays, not sure it’s legal or not ..lol

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      • Fuyo TV on Mar 24, 2014 at 12:16 pm

        I think this is one good question. Motorcycle designer should consider about this.

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    • kurangak on Feb 25, 2014 at 1:33 am

      bet u never see a cafe racer before. it designed to look like a cafe racer

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    • AutoFrenz on Feb 25, 2014 at 1:40 pm

      what a masterpiece…it reminds me of norton…

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  • Howling on Feb 24, 2014 at 6:22 pm

    Wicked !

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  • SpongeWai on Feb 24, 2014 at 6:22 pm

    fuyohh!!?

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  • tombyron on Feb 24, 2014 at 6:31 pm

    ini motor tarak ekzos kah?

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  • 4G63T DSM on Feb 24, 2014 at 6:36 pm

    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.

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  • Anti CO2 on Feb 24, 2014 at 6:48 pm

    OK…mana mau pasang itu nombor plate ya???

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  • SohaiBabiNajib on Feb 24, 2014 at 6:55 pm

    New motorcycles for Polis Raja di Malaysia.

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  • motorhead on Feb 24, 2014 at 7:08 pm

    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.

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  • 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

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  • This will smoke all the Protons Cars for sure!

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  • amirad on Feb 24, 2014 at 8:52 pm

    U need to wear christian bale’s batsuit to ride one of these. U steer with the body, not the steering.

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  • kelvin ng on Feb 24, 2014 at 9:06 pm

    Tron feel. Futuristic bike, like it. Seldom has concept bike, this matched

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  • Denaihati on Feb 24, 2014 at 9:16 pm

    the design looks like for racing circuit or test track, no headlamp, turn signal. with 200hp sure can reach 300 km h.

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  • is it feasible to have front wheel driven motocycle?

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  • Annoynimouse on Feb 24, 2014 at 11:16 pm

    Beautiful…

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  • Kdubb on Feb 25, 2014 at 12:55 am

    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!

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    • Eyesore on Feb 25, 2014 at 8:50 am

      If you care to read the article, you would see this is a limited edition motorbike… only 100 units will be produced…

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  • odie m on Feb 25, 2014 at 1:25 am

    I’m not a big fan of superbike, but this superbike “Jaw droping…”

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  • norman on Feb 25, 2014 at 4:50 am

    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…

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  • heybadigol on Feb 25, 2014 at 8:38 am

    NICE!! Retro modern. The one with Martini colours please.

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  • I’ll take the green one and name it Belalang Tempur Mark V.

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  • Joe Radzif on Feb 25, 2014 at 9:06 am

    This is insane…
    meaning – good

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  • Katak on Feb 25, 2014 at 9:07 am

    I think it’s still better than those bikes from Orange County Chopper.

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  • this is cafe racer concept. Famous in 1960s.
    I like it…

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    • Saga BeLum Masak on Feb 25, 2014 at 1:26 pm

      Still remember the record breaking “The Flying Indian” at Salt Flat for 9 years in a row.

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  • Samad Jain on Feb 25, 2014 at 9:50 am

    It is rather unique and beautiful. Even it cant be ride on the road, it would fit as an art piece.

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  • JustSaying on Feb 25, 2014 at 10:01 am

    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

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  • motorhead on Feb 25, 2014 at 10:45 am

    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..

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  • samudol on Feb 25, 2014 at 1:29 pm

    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.

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  • ai like on Feb 25, 2014 at 4:04 pm

    nais. proton pls bring this here and sell same price like ex5

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  • Rase2nye mcm mane nk parking moto ni kalo x bawak die punye penyangkut tayar blakang tu? sori, just my cents

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