Lotus Motorcycles has just put the final touches on its first-ever bike, which will be named Lotus C-01 and feature state-of-the-art technology. It's a joint project of Kodewa, car designer Daniel Simon, and the Holzer Group.
Lotus says the new C-01, rated at around 200 hp, is a hyper bike with integrated racing technology, as well as materials like carbon, titanium and aerospace-grade steel, which are also used in Formula 1. Throughout the development process, the design and engineering team mostly focused on safety, ergonomics, and styling.
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"With the Lotus C-01, we have only one ambition: to create a unique, state-of-the-art machine that carries its brutal forces with elegance and style, a high-tech monster in a tailored suit. The C-01, with all its top notch components and materials, is first and foremost emotional, heartbreaking, at times playfully retro, and always clearly a Lotus," said designer Daniel Simon.
He added: "Lotus is a glamourous name with a rich history, and the C-01 celebrates it proudly: The shapes of the marvellous Lotus 49 were a main inspiration, and all colour schemes pay homage to iconic Lotus racing liveries, such as the dashing black and gold. The intersection of past and future always fascinates, and so does the unique idea of the C-01."
Pricing and on-sale date have yet to be announced.