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First Lightning LS‑218 electric superbike delivered 🚀
LIGHTNING Motorcycles has officially handed over the first street‑legal LS‑218 to its owner — marking a historic milestone for electric superbikes lightningmotorcycle.com+15visordown.com+15visordown.com+15bikesrepublic.com+1wired.com+1.
Derived directly from the record‑setting land speed variant, the LS‑218 (named for its blistering 218 mph performance) combines stunning race pedigree with real‑world usability. Its specs are as impressive as its lineage:
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200 hp and 168 lb‑ft of instant torque
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Highway range of roughly 100 miles on the standard battery
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Lightweight billet aluminium frame and swingarm
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Premium components: Racetech or Öhlins forks, Öhlins TTX36 shock, Brembo brakes, Marchesini wheels
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Founded by Richard Hatfield and delivered in San Francisco to buyer Troy Helming, the LS‑218 pre-production model is one of only five initial units. Full-scale production is still ramping up, yet backed by over 200 inquiries already motorcycle.com+2visordown.com+2wired.com+2.
In sum, the Lightning LS‑218 isn’t just an electric superbike—it’s a statement: record-breaking speed, elite engineering, and street-ready performance all in one sculpted package.
