The Lotus C-01 Motorcycle: Some Thoughts

"Dale Franks" (DaleFranks) 02/20/2014 at 21:32 • Filed to: Lotus, Motorcycles

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First off, it really is a fantastic-looking motorcycle. But as a guy who rides a motorcycle most days, there are a few down sides that occur to me.

First, they're only going to make 100 of them. It's a boutique bike. That means it'll cost far more than most people will be able to afford in their lifetimes.

Also, that riding position looks like it'll stretch the rider waaaay over the tank. High foot pegs, too. So, it doesn't look like it'll be comfortable to ride for any length of time.

I also can't help noticing that it looks like it has a really long wheelbase and fat rear tire. So, good luck turning it. It'll look beautiful when you ride it in a straight line, then the road will curve, while the rider will go straight as an arrow to The Land of Trees and Fire.

Finally, I wonder if a company that builds race cars is the best choice for building a motorcycle. The physics of riding and driving machines are quite a bit different. If I had one, I'd wonder if Kodewa had actually thought about all those differences…or if something important had slipped through the cracks.

It looks cool as hell, though.

Brian Silvestro > Dale Franks 02/20/2014 at 21:35

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You know that the buyers will never actually drive it though. Hope that helps. That Martini liveried one is jawdroppingly beautiful.

AM3R > Dale Franks 02/20/2014 at 21:35

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If I was a rich guy looking for a cruiser, this would be it. Wouldn't want to ride it daily or track it or anything.

I don't ride so my opinion means nothing though lol.

BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. > Dale Franks 02/20/2014 at 21:42

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It looks like it is trying really hard to be in the next Tron movie, like the light jet.

Of course, I am not sure why he didn't make the graphics light up with electro-luminescent tape embedded in the bodywork. That would have been cool.

KillerRaccoon - Group J's Sébastien Loeb > Dale Franks 02/20/2014 at 21:51

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Wheelbase doesn't look too long too me. I'd actually bet the ridiculous rake will be more of an impediment to turning than that.

Dale Franks > KillerRaccoon - Group J's Sébastien Loeb 02/20/2014 at 21:57

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You know, I didn't even think about the rake. It's pretty chopper-ish.

SPNKiX > Dale Franks 02/20/2014 at 22:03

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I guess it is what it is: gorgeous. I've ridden a bit and so I'm scared of the rake, but otherwise… short trips is best trips for this one.

472CID > Dale Franks 02/21/2014 at 00:08

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I looks kind of neat, but function-wise I bet it's a joke compared to most sportsbikes. A straight line speed bike is not very fitting for Lotus in my opinion.