Lotus C-01

The Lotus C-01 is a concept motorcycle revealed in 2014. It was manufactured by Kodewa under brand license from Group Lotus.^[1][2] It was designed by Daniel Simon,^[3][4] using a carbon fiber monocoque body shell^[5] described as "menacingly retro-futuristic",^[6] and "la science-fiction rejoint la réalité" or "science fiction joined with reality".^[7] A commentator called it "sort of a power cruiser" comparing it to the European exotic Ducati Diavel power cruiser.^[5]

Lotus C-01

Manufacturer	Kodewa
Class	Power cruiser
Engine	1,195 cc 75° V-twin
Bore / stroke	105 × 69 mm
Power	c. 200 hp (150 kW)
Transmission	6-speed sequential, chain drive
Frame type	Steel/titanium/carbon fiber
Suspension	Front: Upside-down telescopic fork Rear: Twinshock
Brakes	Front: 2 × 320 mm disc, 4-piston calipers Rear: 1 × 220 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Wheelbase	1,645 mm
Seat height	710 mm
Weight	181 kg (399 lb) (dry)
Fuel capacity	10.5 L (2.3 imp gal; 2.8 US gal)

The engine is a 200 hp tuned version of the 75 degree v-twin Rotax motor used in the KTM RC8R superbike.^[8][9]

Specifications

Specifications in the adjacent box are from Gizmag.^[9]