Quebec firm Lito Green Motion (LGM) has created a new motorcyle that it’s calling a bobber-café racer-street fighter-style electric superbike. The Sora is the first production electric motorcycle made in Canada, and according to the company’s website, the bike will be shown in public for the first time at the Montreal F1 Grand Prix weekend, June 10 – 12.
Powered by liquid-cooled, three-phase AC induction motor, fuelled by 12 kWh lithium polymer battery, the Sora claims 59 lb-ft of torque at the crank and a top speed of 200 km/h. LGM says you’ll be able to ride the Sora 300 km on a single charge, though makes no mention of average speed in relation to that figure. We’re guessing it’s achievable by using the machine’s “safe range” riding mode, a setting that uses the bike’s integrated GPS to help control power consumption and ensure you reach the destination that you’ve inputted via the Sora’s touch screen display. There are also eco and performance modes to choose from. Other features include a continuously variable transmission (CVT), “high-end” suspension and brake components, and an electronically adjustable seat allowing you to raise or lower the saddle at the touch of a button.
The Sora weighs in at a somewhat hefty 240 kg and brings with it a very hefty price tag of $42,399 (Perhaps LGM knows of some wealthy streetfighter-lovin’ Green Party members). Deliveries are said to begin this October.
Lito Green Motion Sora Specifications
Chassis: Lightweight aluminum 6061-T6
Wheelbase: 1498 mm (59.0 in.)
Front suspension: 43 mm inverted cartridge fork. Fully adjustable
Front wheel travel: 125 mm
Rear suspension: Elka suspension fully adjustable preload. Aluminum swingarm
Rear wheel travel: 127 mm
Tires
Front: 120/70 ZR17
Rear: 180/55 ZR17
Wheels: 6-spoke lightweight forged billet aluminum
Front: 3.50 x 17″
Rear: 5.50 x 17″
Front brake
Dual semi-floating 310 mm petal discs, radial-mount opposed 4-piston calipers 2-pad
Rear brake
Single 250 mm petal disc, opposed 2-piston caliper
Rake: 25.0°
Weight: 240 kg (529.2 lbs.)
Seat Height: Adjustable electric seat from 750 to 850mm (29.5 to 33.5 in.)
POWERTRAIN
Motor: Liquid-cooled 3-phase AC induction
Transmissions: Belt final drive and CVT transmission
Torque
Crank: 80 Nm (59 ft-lb, 0-6000rpm)
Wheel: 960 Nm (708 ft-lb)
SORA top speed: 200 km/h (120 mph)
Energy storage
12 kWh lithium-polymer battery modules with integrated Battery Management System, on-board charge, J1772 compatible
Power Control
LITO advanced software,integrated computer, regenerative braking, 3 control modes (performance, eco, safe range)
Recharge Time: Approximately 8 hours
Instrumentation
Digital unit with displays for: speedometer, battery charge level andwarning lights
5.7in. LCD with touch screen: GPS and LITO’s application
USB port
Range: Up to 300 km (185 miles)
