Review: Lightning LS218 - the world's fastest superbike is electric

Lightning's LS218 is a true electric superbike. It's clean, it's green - and it filled Loz's trousers with steaming lumps of adrenaline. We've tested a number of 200-horsepower superbikes, but nothing - NOTHING - accelerates like this thing. It's excess for the sake of excess, like all the best motorcycles are - and it's beautiful, and Loz very nearly broke it. For a full review, including a lot more facts and figures, visit Gizmag: www.gizmag.com/lightning-ls218...
Huge thanks to Richard and Jojo Hatfield, and the Lightning Motorcycles team for their patience and assistance. Thanks to Nick Lavars for his accessory kit demonstration and Isaac Rowntree for his very specific trombone skills.

[@riparianlife97701]

The trombone bit was brilliant.

[@mbliss01]

+Docktor Jim Almost as good as the "look at me" t-shirt.

[@kukhuve6595]

haha he woul have just blowed that pussy in the pace with it, full power yeah.

[@RavingMadProductions]

4:18 on I was worried my wife would come in the room and wonder what I'm watching, lol.

[@goosegoose87]

hahahahaha! I thought the same thing.. and I'm in the office!

[@SANJISHSANJI]

Me to

[@rionovaspark6038]

Use earbuds

[@s.noihuang2288]

Yah, the sound just like that...hahaha

[@matblac19]

🙊🤰

[@evltwin984]

Cant wait to see all the gang members on silent e harleys

[@danielbush6882]

Bikes already have potential to help outrun cops. But what does the stereotypical gang guy have? An older, slower car.

[@Zedexization]

You wouldn’t even hear them coming.

[@jimmyhopkins6031]

Lol

[@jayscraggs1012]

You won't lol

[@Thisbook2022]

@@danielbush6882 youre misinformed

[@davidjames9935]

Put playing cards in the spokes to get that "authentic" motorcycle sound.

[@steelmilkjug]

"BWEEERRRRRPPPPPPPP" What are you doing? "Leave me alone, I'm vulnerable!" LOL

[@waelcartech]

is it from aother youtube video ?

[@KidKat__]

wael Auto.Eng.student nope, it's at the end of the video.

[@waelcartech]

+Kidde. I never seen this trumph vid on yoiu tube only once ... but , wow

[@steelmilkjug]

6:30

[@Playfulcook]

yep that cracked me up big time haha

[@z4k4z]

I wondered about the range of the bike. There's a lot about that in the full review, starting with this: _"Of course, the main barriers to overcome are battery range, battery price and charging infrastructure, and if the charging infrastructure was there, the current range figures simply wouldn't be an issue. The LS-218 ships with either a 12, a 15 or a 20 kWh battery pack, getting you a maximum range of 120, 150 or 180 miles respectively. Charging time is around 30 minutes on a DC fast charger, and I don't know many sportsbike riders who don't appreciate a half-hour break after a couple of hours in the saddle."_

[@craigfirman1809]

z4k the problem like you said is infrastructure. Say I went on a group ride with this bike. After the first hundred mile or so we stop to get something to eat. But there’s no chargers there. So I alone would dictate where we stop to eat just so I can recharge whereas everyone else can refill anywhere in 5 minutes. If the whole or most of the group had one it would be fine. If chargers were everywhere it would be fine etc. The infrastructure for me (in Australia) just isn’t there and probably won’t be where the groups ride to...

[@fermitupoupon1754]

@@craigfirman1809 It's not just in Australia where infrastructure is the limiting factor in group rides or other long distance rides. Even here in NL, with 47.000 charging points in the country. And that's a country half the size of Tasmania. Even with that kind of density about half of all chargers are only 11kW chargers. Maybe a third are 22kW and then there's a 50kW+ every now and then. Especially once you get outside of the Edge City metro area. I live in a metro area of about a million people and the nearest 50kW fast charge station is 20km outside city limits along the motorway. There's a reason why I don't take the C-Evolution on trips and group rides. I don't want to be the reason why we have to stop for an hour every hour and a half. Sure I only have a 14kW battery to charge, but again, most charging stations are only 11kW. It takes an hour to get a 10-90 charge there. It's great for the city and commuting. It works fine for riding on your own or with a pilion, but it just doesn't work for group rides.

[@craigfirman1809]

Fermitu Poupon true but, if that 11kw charger was where you stopped for lunch. That would recharge passively without the other riders specifically having to wait for you. The LS-218 has 180 miles of range with the 20kwh battery. That’s 2-3 hours of riding. For long distance rides that’s not enough but for rides 120 miles up a twisty road, stop for lunch, then come back it could work... but the would need to be a charger where the lunch stop is. I couldn’t find if regenerative braking increases its range or if that’s already factored in, because on a twisty road on and off the power regen could increase range. The LS-218 really was designed for the track. So attending a track day, bringing the bike on a trailer would be perfect. A generator might come in useful to add a little charge during lunch or breaks. but I’m not sure how much range it would have at higher speeds and therefore more consistent high power usage.

[@fermitupoupon1754]

@@craigfirman1809 usually the range is based on a standardised test, much like MPG figures for cars. So yes, that 180mi figure should include regenerative braking with all power modes etc set to 'normal' or whatever the default setting is. I know my C-evolution can do more than the 160km BMW specifies, I've had to limp to a charger a couple of times. But generally I'd say practical range is 130km. So about an hour of motorway speeds or an hour and a half ish of carving corners on dikes and b-roads. I mean it's easy enough to make it work if the people in the group are cool with it, but it does add an amount of hassle. I mean sure, I could park my scooter at a charger and ride pillion for 10km to a place to have lunch, then pick up the scooter afterwards. It's all stuff that can be worked around with relative ease, but I have found that most riders think of it as more hassle than it's worth.

[@lac19951]

With great power comes great responsibility.

[@alrharris]

Best honest review of electric bikes I’ve ever seen. Thank you so much.

[@BOT-dv9lz]

Crazy power. After over 25 years of riding my favorite bike is now my Zero DSR. The instant torque scared the crap out of me first time. And it felt crazy with no gears just going and going.

[@thorstambaugh1520]

Got a SR All the other bikes just gather dust in the garage now

[@00BillyTorontoBill]

how many new pairs of underwear per mile? that s the stat we need.,

[@gizmag]

+00Billy Six.

[@user-rd5nc1nb9f]

+gizmag made my day

[@1bighead2sameshoes64]

gizmag What the FUCK??? electric faster....how much damage to the pocket mate?

[@gasdorficmuncher9943]

no taco bell before top speed

[@Enonymouse_]

about 40,000 US

[@ridingrabbit2966]

I do like a nice sounding motorbike but I could definitely live without the noise for this :)

[@CockatooDude]

RidingRabbit It still has noise, just a high pitched whine. Like it's screaming for you to go faster.

[@cybertree]

RidingRabbit The con they aren't mentioning is the *range*, 100 miles per charge (and that's if you ride it like your grandma's mobility scooter. 100 miles may seem decent, but if you really have fun with a bike that can be gone in an hour.

[@cybertree]

RidingRabbit The con they aren't mentioning is the *range*, 100 miles per charge (and that's if you ride it like your grandma's mobility scooter. 100 miles may seem decent, but if you really have fun with a bike that can be gone in an hour.

[@ridingrabbit2966]

cybertree I did notice they left the range out but its not the type of bike that i would want to commute on. so this would be a weekend bike for me and then the mileage would be less of a factor. not that i could afford this machine so this is all hypothetical for me anyway!

[@CockatooDude]

cybertree 100 miles per charge at highway speeds, in the city it'll do around 200 miles, so comparable to a gas bike.

[@MaxAndHisBike]

I like loud bikes. Not because I wanna be like Hurr Durr look at me, but because I like that it has this kind of raw nature to it. The sound of hearing the engine scream while accelerating is what really puts a smile on my face. And I don't really understand what is so bad about liking bikes with a good sound. I surely could get used to an electric bike but having a 200bhp Engine directly underneath you and feeling / hearing it go is quite an amazing feeling.

[@highland-oldgit]

What a intelligent informative and witty review. Got car drivers pretty much bang on :)

[@fakirfarkomungo6539]

This is great fun. I rewatch now and then to cheer myself up.

[@gizmag]

+Fakir Farkomungo haha happy to be of service! :)

[@BijanIzadi]

+gizmag My question is, and what would really make me happy, how do I get to ride one. This, the Zero bikes, and the Mission RS bikes.

[@pr4xxis]

+Bijan Izadi I believe Mission Motors is out of business now, so probably cannot ride one unless you find an owner willing to let you borrow one.

[@CNCycle]

I actually like the way it sounded. Your reaction to the acceleration was the best part of the review. I want it!

[@gizmag]

I wish I could tell you I had control of that!

[@CNCycle]

gizmag I also just notice how huge the rear sprocket is. Is there a reason for that?

[@gizmag]

Yep, it's direct drive, so there's no gear reduction from the engine.

[@chrisdooley6468]

Holy shit that's insane acceleration lol

[@osxlanda]

Enjoying the sound is nothing to do with being an attention seeker. It is tapping into one of our primary senses, there is nothing like the sound of an amazing engine that adds to the experience of Motorsport. This isn't even a debate.

[@spoonman73]

Exactly, man. It's transcendent. The way a bike sounds plays a huge role in my decision to purchase it.

[@jonny5415]

his argument was not against the sound of bikes in general but against the "loud pipes safe lives" argument.

[@boobear5272]

a bike is not a musical instrument

[@sirkildalot8409]

osxlanda Errrrr, beg to differ.... putting noisy pipes on a bike says “ I don’t give a toss about being a selfish twat and polluting the environment for everyone else, look at me I’m having a blast”. It’s bollocks. Cra&&ing in the woods is primordial but most of us civilised people have grown out of it.

[@christopher6196]

TheDailyBiker it kind of just sounds like an RC car

[@mackemforever]

Sounds like an absolutely amazing bike but I completely disagree with his point about the noise. Having a loud bike isn't putting the responsibility for your safety on anybody else, it's simply one more tool in your arsenal to reduce the possibility of you not being noticed and therefore being hit by a car driver.

[@spedracer55]

When you start laughing you know youre on the edge of death I GOTTA HAVE IT

[@Insightts]

xD LOL

[@commonsense7057]

I had that moment the first time I wide opened a 1000rr through a few gears. Have been chasing that feeling ever since.

[@davidgriggs3967]

It might get a bit how ya going if you get caught in the rain with that regen braking being so harsh.

[@craigfirman1809]

4:00 actually sounds good for an electric bike. Wish the didn’t cut that clip short. Seems like the faster you go the better it sounds

[@dartmoordave]

Forgot to add. Great vid spoken clearly and with style.

[@sauroman1]

When graphene batteries will be used and prices get down I'll certainly will buy one.

[@marianomolina263]

I don't care about switching gears and s*** I like to pull on it and go!! so one gear for all speeds is fine by me!! and I love the sound of an electric motor, it sounds like a jet!

[@urgandma]

Nobody does, the only person who does is one who hasn't ridden an electric bike.

[@UCiWrMgES50tlUhV3l6NqjNA]

why would somebody enjoy listening to a ear damaging sound when they can just listen to silence? people who use bikes because of the way they sound are crazy.

[@TheDeceptikron]

@COVINHAS You clearly dont ride.

[@dantheman4421]

Nah, those guys are usually compensating with big sound in place of a small...yeah. A REAL biker doesn't give a rat's ass...if it's got two wheels and goes fast, it's the iron horse no matter what. It's the same argument Harley guys make about Harley's are the best, this, that, and the third.

[@TheDeceptikron]

@Dan Williams Harley Davidson's are not the only bikes to have a loud exhaust note, but I love your viewpoint of a non qualified psychologist. I just like the sound of a thumping V twin motor ie my SV650, having a small dick doesn't increase or decrease my ability to enjoy hearing my bike as I ride it.

[@jaredneaves7007]

I love the accessory kit

[@scouth2429]

Watched this two years ago and now again and I’m laughing right with you!! What an epic bike and epic review 😂

[@MyRandomLife247]

I spat out my breakfast when you attached the business cards to bicycle and did the engine noises with trombone :). Great review as always guys.

[@650ib]

It looks GREAT and performs well too! I'd like to see better instrument gauges though.

[@CockatooDude]

+650ib I really want you to get one now that I've seen you here.

[@650ib]

+CockatooDude I wouldn't mind owning one of these...

[@CockatooDude]

650ib You can do it! You were the first motovlogger I saw to own an H2, now you could also be the first to own an LS-218!

[@650ib]

+CockatooDude lol.... I will contact them and try to take a look at the bike.

[@CockatooDude]

650ib YES!

[@airshredder7314]

Awesome review bro!! I want 1 so much. That's insane!! Definately should be the future.

[@TheStp77]

Love the vid, right up to the exhaust bashing that is.

[@looseparts]

Well that was just a fantastic video! I like the sound my Triumph triple makes, but I think I could trade that for 160+ FtLbs of torque - Wow. Thanks for making all the good points!

[@gizmag]

I've got me a triumph triple too these days. Fine machines they are!

[@Adrastos34]

+looseparts I agree, ( Have a Street Triple Rx and soon a Daytona as well). I am not a loud pipes save lives person (cause physics) but there is just something about the sound of certain engines that can stand the hairs up on my neck. I am very excited about electric bikes and hope they get to a point that I want sooner then later. They will never replace ICE bikes for me but just enhance the stable I have. Can't wait to go through the woods on a dead silent electric dirt bike.

[@hennysaud4867]

+looseparts I love my Daytona 955i sound but the pure power this bike is capable of, I've never been so ready to go green. I live near Pikes Peak and would enjoy taking this for a trial run

[@650ib]

Lol! I can't wait to test ride it!!

[@Corpvet]

i was just about to tag you. would like to see this on your channel

[@kamalendubanerjee2143]

650ib ya man

[@kamalendubanerjee2143]

650ib can u do a comparison between ur panigale and h2 and a race probably

[@650ib]

Kamalendu Banerjee Yes! I will do that but the H2 is 2x faster than the Panigale R.

[@jarome4549]

650ib isnt the h2 still faster than this electric bike?

[@ivan9066]

Why the hell Did the rest reviews went down? This bloke is the only reason i watch this channel.

[@Absolute_Unit135]

I'm glad that I still live in the era where I get to experience gear changes and loud pipes on bikes, but this should be exciting as well. Can't wait to experience this in the mainstream consumer market several years down the road👌🏿

[@iant720]

R1's are at 200hp now!? Crazy!

[@kylelaughinghouse1893]

Nowhere near the peak torque of electric

[@twix8039]

Ian Thompson and now we have the Panigale V4 haha

[@felleice]

Kyle Laughinghouse cant use the torque in a 1000 cc petrol bike bc it would flip over during acceleration. The chassi can barely handle the power as it is, also the electric bikes is to heavy..

[@bannanapeel3675]

2 stroke 500cc were making that in the 90s

[@cheeesefunnel]

yeah ..youtube 2000 hp lambo vs r1..watch the R1 get its ass kicked lol

[@Stringmaster1994]

I think they should go the other way with the sound of the bike. Try to make the thing as quiet as possible. How awesome would it be driving down the highway at 350 kph, in pure darkness, with absolutely no sound coming from the engine? You would feel like a freaking Cyberpunk Ninja, dude. You would be the silent death, floating on the night wind. Nobody could touch you. Nobody could follow you. Nobody could sense you coming...until it's to late. I mean, loud engines are cool too, but I also think there is a certain appeal to having your bike be quiet as a field mouse, as it rips down the road at break neck speeds. Don't even try to have it sound like a jet engine. No, go further than that, make it sound like nothing. Completely silent. That would be cool. Or at least it would be AS cool as a loud engine.

[@gizmag]

+Stringmaster1994 right with you there! I don't want cars or cops to have any idea what I'm up to!

[@SubieNinja]

night vision helmet and haulin ass! silent as a breeze keep the lights off

[@doktorsalami9315]

They didn't try to make it loud. that's the sound of electric motors

[@markheimiller2082]

Wow, that was a really good save and recovery you made when the steering lock engaged, honestly I would think 9/10 riders would have just not been paying enough attention to react in time, or would have panicked and dropped the bike.... I've seen many people drop a bike at low speed in the parking lot trying to park, or at the gas station, or similar situations. I guess they just really aren't "on guard" as I like to call it when I'm making sure I'm always staying alert and ready to react quickly to anything unexpected and I'm scanning my surroundings trying to pay attention to even the little things like sand/gravel/oil in a parking spot. When I'm at low speed I'm always being aware of any sudden changes in center of gravity or momentum so I can react quickly enough to keep the weight of the bike from gaining any momentum in an unwanted direction.... Once a bike starts to tip over and gain momentum in any one direction unexpectedly and start to catch a rider off balance it's really difficult to save at that point.....

[@Enonymouse_]

Loved the review!

[@GamerLife777]

Future is going to be seriously AWESOME......................................................

[@timmason7430]

+Gamer Life And quiet. lol

[@GamerLife777]

Tim Mason Ya... may be .................

[@urgandma]

+Tim Mason and you won't care with the insane amount of wind noise you're gonna be hearing.

[@rich.trails]

Having ridden the Zero S with it's 58hp, I can't imagine this at 4x that power. I could see myself and any less than expert riders getting into serious trouble with that.

[@pseudoprodigy]

Good job jizrag 👌🏻

[@davidjames9935]

This must be an experience of a lifetime to ride this at full throttle without crashing.

[@iluvutoobe777]

You're a fucken champion for not cutting that out. Honest review. Well done!

[@gizmag]

Bearded Biker I can't take too much credit, I did cut out a bit when I did a head check before rolling out onto the road, and accidentally rolled the throttle on, forgetting I had no clutch. The bike leapt forward and I lost both hands off the bars and nearly crashed the bugger AGAIN. But I couldn't find a place that felt right to stick it in the final video and I wanted to get to the ARGHHH HOLY SHIIIT bit quicker. :P

[@iluvutoobe777]

oh shit ... all this on a prototype lol

[@gizmag]

Tell me about it... Not my finest hour.

[@RidingWithTom]

Wow, I think I need this in my life

[@noahpaez4266]

Because the s1000RR is just sooooooo slooooooow / s . Lol, nice to see ya tom, this would look awesome next to the beemer, KTM, and the little 125.

[@xarnoldx10]

RidingWithTom Its interesting i find it awesome but the electric in sense takes a lot away from the motorcycle experience lol. You know what im saying

[@gizmag]

xarnoldx10 You gotta ride one of these things mate! It giveth much and it taketh away little.

[@fokjohnpainkiller]

gizmag What about the range though?

[@gizmag]

Chris Fokjohn 300km if you ride it like a nanna. They're working on it!

[@robertzeurunkl8401]

Long time rider here, from my 1982 Yamaha Turbo Seca, an 83 Suzuki, GSES, to a 13 750gsxr. I tolerate the engine noise, but I would really LOVE to have a whisper quiet ride through a quiet countryside, just enjoying the ride without the noise and heat.

[@mrbozaboza]

Great video!!! Love the bike and the technology!

[@gavrilamarius110993]

Whats the range on the bateries? And how long does it take to charge them?

[@Jasonh564]

+Marius Gavrila CHARGING TIME 30 mins on a DC fast charger 120 minutes on level 2 chargerBATTERY PACK Options 380V 12 kwh battery pack (Range of 100-120 miles per charge) 380V 15 kwh battery pack (Range of 120-150 miles per charge) 380V 20 kwh battery pack (Range of 160-180 miles per charge)

[@Bazawaza1]

+J where dose all the Lithium come from and dont electric cars (and bikes) have to lease the battery and have a new one every 2 years ?

[@MichaelOZimmermannJCDECS]

+J I "DISTANCE"...guess he wanted to know how many km or miles

[@TheWolfinator123]

+Prof. Michael O. Zimmermann JCD ECS click on read more you dumb fuck jeez... 380V 12 kwh battery pack (Range of 100-120 miles per charge) 380V 15 kwh battery pack (Range of 120-150 miles per charge) 380V 20 kwh battery pack (Range of 160-180 miles per charge)""

[@patrickvanmeter2922]

+Marius Gavrila If you consider how often you would have to change your pants, you really don't need a big range. I would have to stay fairly close to mi casa.

[@nathanielsmith9102]

The future will be jaw droppingly awesome.

[@JTManuel]

I'm excited for the future!

[@zguesss]

Loved your reaction, this is probably Tesla's and Lightning's best selling point!

[@iamb2348]

Fucking awesome. Electric tech makes me smile :D Can't wait to see where it goes. And can't wait for it to be in my price range.

[@fastmmw]

I have seen this already and ... I miss you gizmag

[@robertharrold4214]

I cannot believe i am living in times like these.

[@gurlo1347]

How long can u ride it in one charge ??

[@crimsonbear22]

Electric engines are so scary. Instant speed - BAM 80 mph. So much fun though. Also, I'd buy an electric motorcycle to draw less attention to myself. I hate all that noise.

[@peterbentley3959]

That LS electric bike looks amazing.... and the power looks incredible ....

[@bobboberson2024]

Excellent post!

[@nofeartv7269]

Unbelievable , And in India we are also ready to welcome our first ebike " Tork" 😎😎😎 Future is beautiful+powerful 😍

[@freemancarl]

Very Cool sounds like an *RC* 😁

[@ReaIDeaI1]

I was in a situation where I was trying to pull out from a stop sign and cars were parks alongside the road blocking my sight of oncoming traffic and I actually heard a straight piped Yamaha R6 (the bike I ride as well) coming well before I saw him. So that one case proved to me that yes, being able to hear a motorcycle does matter

[@TheRealKalEll]

Adding an optional exhaust noise (programable) speakers would be awesome. Inevitable

[@zero11010]

An argument for a loud bike: there are 30 million people in California in the US. Lane splitting is legal here and has been shown to save motorcyclists. When lane splitting we are in a dangerous place (still less dangerous than sitting in the back of a queue and hoping the next car coming down the road is paying attention and doesn't slam into the back of us). I commute in a major metropolitan area and having an audible bike helps make cars aware of my presence. I can see it in action when they move over to give me more room for safer passage. When I'm behind other motorcycles they're often not nearly as loud and more prone to having cars unaware of their existence. At typical freeway speed I do not think there is a significant advantage to having a loud bike. But as I said, when lane splitting in heavy nearly stopped traffic on a freeway or in a city it makes a huge difference. Most states don't allow lane splitting so most people (here) don't get this perspective.

[@lastmanstanding7348]

zero11010 oh Im sure they will put a little horn on the bike to toot while being smashed into by a 4000 lb auto.

[@aladaur8006]

I agree, when riding a bike in a city, being loud lets people locate you better... on the interstate where the Doppler effect actually makes a difference, there is no fear of someone running you over unless traffic is stopped and then the Doppler effect isn't a factor

[@zero11010]

Kian Leonard My exhaust is loud. Obnoxiously loud (I can be heard from 2 blocks away if I'm on throttle). I've still almost been run over by cars on the freeway in light traffic. Not lane splitting. Just commuting at freeway speeds. I wear a white jacket. I don't ride in people's blindspot, but I will ride next to a person or slightly ahead of them. My goal is that any look to the side and I'll clearly be visible. On more than one occasion I've had a person change lanes into my line while I'm in it, and crowd me into lane splitting between them and the car on the other side of me. Just being loud isn't enough. Just being visible isn't enough (I think wearing all black is fucking retarded). People will change lanes into a bus. There's only so much that being loud or visible will do if the driver just isn't paying any attention. I ride regularly. Day time. Night time. Rain or shine. I ride for fun, and I commute on a bike. I've ridden for about 10 years now and never been down. I play a game when I ride. I call it: "Who's trying to kill me now?" If I look around and I can't identify one or more vehicles that run a high risk of potentially making a movement that could kill me, then the answer to my question is "me". Having an audible bike is a tool. It's once I use to my advantage, and I'll blip the throttle occasionally when lane splitting (yes I occasionally see people literally get scared and jump in their cars). I tend to ride fairly fast. When lane splitting I'll often end up behind another rider, and I can absolutely see my exhaust working. Cars are slower to give a little extra space when the bike is quieter because they're harder to hear. By this I mean that I'm familiar with how far ahead I can see people slide over a foot or whatever to give me space. That happens much less often and at much closer distances with less loud bikes.

[@maxcoseti]

I agree, but the argument that you are putting your safety in the hands of car drivers still stands, everytime you lane split you are doing just that, the loud exhaust still helps though. I also think you are 100% on point with the "Who's trying to kill me now?" thing, that's the right attitude

[@zero11010]

maxcoseti I agree with the root of what you're saying. It still needs to be accepted with the understanding that this is true any time you're on a motorcycle and it isn't specific to lane splitting. I don't think that lane splitting is inherently more dangerous than not, and statistics show that, when done responsibly (that's important) it is, in fact, less dangerous than not lane splitting. As an example, go watch any car crash compilation video. A substantial percentage of these are inattentive drivers plowing into the back of another car. If it was a motorcycle being crashed into instead a 3,000lbs car it would be a much bigger deal (there are a fair number of very low speed collisions of this nature on youtube, often the bike rider doesn't even hit the ground - these guys are extremely lucky!). If in all of these cases bikes were lane splitting and not at the back of the queue of cars motorcycles would NEVER get hit in this way. As I said, I've ridden for about a decade now. Not just weekend riding for fun but commute riding putting decent miles down on a regular basis. Almost every REALLY close call I have had with another car has been entirely unrelated to lane splitting. I could go on for a while about how to minimize risk while on a bike, especially while lane splitting. The single biggest two factors are: * slow down. if you don't go more than 10-20 miles an hour faster than traffic it's easier for everyone to react (you and the cars). So, if traffic is stopped, lane splitting at 40mph is just stupid. * gaps in traffic big enough for a car to fit in are the biggest danger, those are where a car may want to change lanes into. Watch for heads turning (the head itself past the head rest in the driver's seat, or the head visible in the side view mirror), watch for wheels angling (you can see the tire turn before the car starts to shift direction). And, in general, when you see these gaps slow down to more closely match the speed of traffic.

[@JohnDoe-yt6wt]

at 4:19 damn man did you climax?

[@KutWrite]

I don't want to know.

[@Taino871]

Because you were honest about your near drop You made me a subscriber.

[@10babiscar]

They should set the electric regen to operate off a lever where the clutch is normally on a petrol bike. This stops the low speed turning issues mentioned and will stop throttle off low sides in the corners.

[@anonlincracing2484]

that looks bonkers fast the future looks takes the piss fast something this good is only the start imagine what comes our way in 20 years from now

[@rmonified]

you'll need to pass a g force test to get your motorcycle license LMAO

[@gephardeino6803]

neighbors thought I was watching porn!! when this dude was ridding the bike hard!!! ahhh!! OOhh God!!!

[@brewedawakening6577]

An electric motorcycle pulled up to a gas station : Gas attendant " Fill 'er up? Rider: "No, tanks"

[@Greenmachine305]

Would be fun to take this back in time to the cafe races in the 50's.

[@agencyfasttrack5843]

Dangerously speedy motorbike.

[@robocock5367]

hahahaha! almost dropping it in a uturn. i can say most riders have done that.

[@KutWrite]

I did it at a gas station after almost 50 years as a rider. There was a patch of oil right where I put my foot down at a near stop. A car driver came over instantly, made sure I was OK and lifted the bike off the ground FOR me. So, I was left with a good feeling.

[@deepakrajaram2010]

I can already see this bike on everyone's yard in the future and for the throttle problem I think people need to get used to the throttle so they don't drop it, even you with more experience in driving the bike will nail every turn or U-turn I just wish this to have good brakes coz few people are not as responsible as a few riders . For the exhaust problem yeah few people will criticize it for that but I can live without a exhaust note. Great video keep up the good work

[@Johny40Se7en]

Great looking bike and it's cool that you showed the blooper, glad you're alright because when you put your leg out to save you and the bike it looked like it was gonna buckle, those bikes are heavy as shit, even heavier than full on sports bikes. It's one of the things I'll miss the most about petrol bikes is the noise, it's so cool, the smell of cleanly burnt petrol and the gears are another little thing but hey, it's for the Planet so I'm all for it. Besides, with the noise thing, the BMW i8 has got a really cool way of sorting that, they should make that an option for electric vehicles, sound of your choice =P

[@rexlogan9941]

hell yeah future is awesome I am stuck in 2019 anyone else?

[@Hoppitot]

not me 😂

[@chef9524]

Bike on curvy road: Deer: Headlights!? Biker: 👀 Deer: 👀 The end.

[@ryandavis4689]

Lol...hell yeah. Woyld be a bad day

[@tortrac958]

I saw the bike and was like "oh look, the bike i always wanted, the one and only Lighting LS218" - the numbers 218 are given for its top speed of 218mph

[@immytweed4607]

I'm so Impressed I seen similar at the TT they have there own race class tt zero awsome vid cheers for uploading

[@Kenai8000]

“Get some skills!” *Nearly drops the bike in the parking lot*.. really guy?

[@goatlps]

He explained it's because of the strong engine braking when you reduce throttle 👍🏻. It even puts the brake lights on, I'm guessing.

[@leetlebob8203]

Bailey hanson as if you haven’t dropped a bike, everyone does, especially with a new bike with race bars on it, wise up mate.

[@adnanjusic4890]

@@goatlps he knowed about that before a ride.. soo a bit unprofi ;)

[@valveman12]

Ok now i want one! How much can I get for a Kidney a Spleen and a Gallbladder?

[@extremehorsepower8796]

Around 50k

[@6Twisted]

+Extreme Horsepower Fuck.. That's tempting..

[@eternitynaut]

It starts at $38000 iirc and there are multiple battery size options which will increase the price.

[@kuttalu]

excellent choice of helmet on a speed test.

[@davidca96]

That bike looks incredibly fun.

[@Mazxlol]

The only disadvantage this bike got is price. I am guessing it cost like 25-30K+

[@vagcentral2252]

40000! Us

[@Petrezen1982]

+Mazxlol What about range ? Most of 14k quid bikes got range up to 60-70 miles. If it's 40k bike it has let's say double. 140 miles and then 5h recharging? Just silly.

[@Mp57navy]

+Petrezen1982 Same nonsensical arguments as usual. 160-180 miles range, 30 minutes recharge. I am sure you can drink a coffee and eat something after 2-3 hours of driving. Right?

[@Petrezen1982]

+Mp57navy But the price -.- -.- -.-

[@KTMcaptain]

+Petrezen1982 my k9 gixxer 1000 could easily do 200 miles ridden conservatively. best I got was 55mpg, usually 45 (which ironically is 2-3 mpg better than my gsxr-600 got)

[@YassineELAZMI]

the H2R did 0 - 400 km/h in 26 sec I guess that's the fastest bike

[@daftmell5237]

Yassine EL AZMI but its not road legal

[@williamrayner738]

really?

[@YassineELAZMI]

if you just put the lights on it the mirrors and change the tires too i think you're good to go it'll be street legal

[@4T4I3M1]

William Rayner yeah. H2R 400 kmh

[@NothingButBullets]

Yassine EL AZMI no it cant be registered on the road in most countries, why they made the h2.

[@Mosfet510]

This bike looks like a lot of fun! over 300v to the motor, yow! I love the conventional sound and feel but would definitely like to try this one out on a flat run.

[@josephsherman4913]

Still waiting for an independent performance test. Hope you enjoyed your 10 minute, 100 mph ride !

[@edstar83]

Negative Nancy. Soon batteries will out perform a full tank of gas on a single charge.

[@WildWildWeasel]

3:58 *blimp!* xD

[@Godshole]

Oh man! Now this I would sell my grandmother for. Hmm, have to dig her up first... ANYONE GOT A SHOVEL! :)

[@garystinten9339]

This bike looks ideal however.. I'm a little converned about wanting to get parts for it.. Is there a place i can order parts online or do i need to see a dealer to get parts..? Including looms and motor

[@stevenkoski228]

I want the Triumph TE-1, which has just entered a 6 month testing phase, & isn’t available yet, also they got 670hp out of their motor! Having a wide dealer network is my reason for wanting it.

[@noufalmajid]

can somebody tell me why he is wearing a motocross helmet...?

[@gizmag]

+Sone Jack long story short, I didn't bring all my riding gear with me to America for this trip, too much to lug around. I bought a lid there, and I was looking for an adventure style lid to use back home. Looking stupid in this video was the price I paid. :P

[@enlightenedidiot9552]

It's an ADV helmet. It's got a shield...

[@KutWrite]

"British, you know?"

[@Slowf30]

badass

[@Crazyhero-zi6yt]

i´ve once been a co-driver on a 70 hp e zero and it was scary as hell, im used to bikes who enlength your arms but the e zero was freacking amazing

[@SuperKax3]

Great review thanks

[@anwar.termizi]

"leave me alone, im vulnerable!" lmao

[@stufrost4583]

the h2r isn't road legal.

[@TH3FUNKYFRESH]

Stu Frost yes it is you just have to buy a h2 not h2r then put the upgrades on it yourself

[@BESTNOODLEREVIEWS]

Someone even converted their H2R to a street legal bike lol, just needs some lights and other minor stuff.

[@igorsmail5417]

0-60 which is faster?

[@singhrais]

I hope they offer a safety course along with every sale. That bike's performance is definitely more than what most normal riders are used to.

[@alangodden8260]

There is nothing like the sound of a V twin but for outright hp and speed it would seem that we have caught up to the future electric bikes are going to be everywhere from trials riding to motocross to grand prix 👑👑👑

[@Shack4Senkai]

nahh i need a motor vibrating under my balls xD and i need a nice exhausht sound, and i love to shift my bike. But it's still nice

[@7356205]

ItsHolyWaffle ill take it then

[@J2A61]

ItsHolyWaffle exactly! !! you caint even wheelie that thing with out standing on the back... no racing gas smell. no more driving skills need.... just pull the gas.... nah I'll stick to a real bike.... Women play with dildos there electric get here there fast but there is still nothing like a real 🍆 lol

[@oneworldkingdom]

I understand completely. I have an electric motorcycle and gas. Both bikes at the same speed,.....Gas feels like you're going faster than the electric bike. Electric is just eerie quiet to the point to where you are almost lulled to sleep on long trips. You'd never want to go to sleep on gas during a long trip.

[@mikakorhonen5715]

Because you caveman.

[@thorstambaugh1520]

@@J2A61 Yes and little boys play with choochoos until they get tired of staring at the tail lights of electrics. You know, like the electric vibrator that outperforms you on your wife?

[@streetgangtm]

"Loud bikes save lives" to which I reply: Have you ever heard of the Doppler effect?

[@snakeskinboots6492]

Then what would be the point of having a horn, if you're using the Doppler effect as your argument? After all, rev bombs can essentially be used as an alternative to blowing the horn.

[@maxcoseti]

why having a loud exhaust if you can use the horn as an alternative then?

[@streetgangtm]

Liquid Courage A horn is something that people don't hear all the time. Typically when people hear a horn near them they look for the reason and it's originator. Exhaust is something that's constant and yes there are rev bombs but a horn is purpose built. I bring up the doppler effect because most of the time people think of loud pipes especially here in california as a preventative measure against people coming into your lane or cutting you off, yet you typically don't hear even a loud motorcycle until they're 1 maybe 2 car lengths behind you. I've got 2 bikes, one is really loud and the other is very quiet. I've never noticed a difference in the amount of people that cut me off between the two.

[@Audfile]

Stealth Bobber to which I reply, do you know what the speed of sound is?

[@streetgangtm]

768 miles per hour

[@nacosnacos]

I don't know if you tried to say something smart just to compensate for swearing while accelerating (otherwise completely understandable considering the circumstances) however, your comments against the argument that loud bikes are safer, were just brilliant. Excellent review!

[@kcufreggin]

Are there any rider assists installed on the bike? ABS, Traction Control, Wheelie Control? I don't like those on my Combustion Engine motorcycles but on a Electric Bike with instant linear torque from a stand still I would think its necessary until tire technology evolves further.

[@filipbunalti]

I don't buy the "loud bikes save lives" crap. And sure, there's a crowd of people who want "loud" bikes to simply show off. But I genuinely do appreciate the beautiful sound of a proper IC engine. Riding in an empty-ish valley, the pop-bang-crackle you get on downshifts, along with the echo of the engine's growl is an utter absolute delight.

[@jamesbroad5056]

+Ayush Sharma There are ways of making your bike sound good without it being obscenely loud

[@filipbunalti]

I don't think i've come across a bike that sounds good but is also not loud. Also depends on your definition of "loud" though. Do you think a stock Daytona sounds loud? I think that's the "quietest" good sounding bike and it's still fucking loud.

[@UltimateForceMarketing]

Rock Music really don't sound effect good enough unless it's LOUD!!!

[@SpeedSeekerMoto]

My r77 yosh sounds fucking great and wont rip your ear drums out even more so if you have the baffle in.