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The Sora is a new electric motorcycle by Lito Green Motion, a Canadian company. It looks fairly badass and thanks to its 12 kWh advanced lithium-polymer batteries, it has an electric range of 300 kilometers (185 miles) and a top speed of 200 kph (124 mph). Read on for more specs and photos.
Photo: Lito Green Motion
Some of the salient design features are:
- An energy storing, integrated charge management system. Ride for up to 300 km on a single charge thanks to the top-of-the-line, high-density battery — built to last for the life of the bike
- A powerful electric motor and CVT transmission. Experience the power of going 0-200 km/h with zero clutch and phenomenal torque that makes you feel like you’re flying on the road
- An advanced communication and power management unit, developed by LITO and designed to convert every watt of power efficiently to minimize energy loss
- A patented Safe Range System™. With this revolutionary application you will never experience range anxiety. Just set your destination the Sora will manage the amount of energy to get you there
- State-of-the-art integrated GPS system and touch screen. Stay connected to your bike in a new way never before possible
- The world’s first ever electric motorbike seat. Change your ride handling on the fly
- High-quality front fork and rear suspension and top-of-the-line braking, designed to let you stop faster than on almost any other superbike
- An on-board charging port and sealed lockable storage compartment. Keep you gear dry and secure
- Patented email notification when your the SORA charge is complete
- A regenerative braking system. Energy lost during braking is used to recharge the battery, so you can travel further in a single charge. The system also minimizes impact on the brake pad, which means less maintenance
- Lightweight carbon fiber fairing and aluminum chassis. Aircraft grade materials, stronger, lighter, faster.
via Treehugger
