Kodewa Performance Motorcycles (PMC) C-01, Licensed by Lotus, is Road Ready 20.02.2014: Following two years of careful planning and intense development, Kodewa is delighted

Following two years of careful planning and intense development, Kodewa is delighted to announce that the prototype of the world’s first motorcycle to bear the legendary Lotus marque is now road registered and ready for action.

 

Following two years of careful planning and intense development, Kodewa is delighted to announce that the prototype of the world’s first motorcycle to bear the legendary Lotus marque is now road registered and ready for action.


Kodewa has been granted a license to produce the motorcycle by Group Lotus plc, the world renowned sportscar manufacturer and engineering consultancy.


The C-01 combines ample power via a V-twin engine with a distinctive body designed by Daniel Simon integrating carbon fibre, titanium and aerospace quality steel.


The C-01 motorcycle is not designed, engineered or produced by Group Lotus plc but is the result of a collaboration between motorsport veterans under the leadership of Kodewa, lead by Dr Colin Kolles. The development on the C-01 was carried out with the support of Holzer Group (co-owners of Kalex) and design guru Daniel Simon. Drawing on their wealth of motorsport experience, the team of engineers has designed a unique high performance superbike.


The C-01 will be available in a range of liveries some of which pay homage to Lotus’ sporting pedigree. A customisation service is also available, limited only by the imagination of the client. With an exclusive production run of just 100 units, superbike collectors and fans of the Lotus brand will need to move fast to secure one.


The original idea to create the C-01 came from Kodewa’s Dr Colin Kolles. Speaking about the project he said: “We set out to create a bike that isn’t just great to ride but also represents a piece of art in motion. Over the years I have seen my fair share of style over substance, what this bike brings to the market is a unique combination of both: state of the art technology with a truly jaw-dropping aesthetic.”


Commenting on the C-01 Güther Holzer, CEO of Holzer Group said: “I was one of the first people to ride it and I have to say I was very impressed. Together we have found that delicate balance between raw, aggressive power and breath-taking  handling. 


The  team  has  created  something  very  special,  it  looks incredible, it sounds fantastic but above all, the ride is sensational. I’m very happy.”




Designer Daniel Simon said: “The design process of the C-01 was a labour of love, there were many challenges, ensuring that the bike not only touches your visual senses with its timeless blend of classic appeal and modern execution, but that is safe and ergonomically sound was critical to me.


We have worked hard to create a motorcycle with very distinctive features such as a clean main body, an extremely low side profile, a bold stance, a unique air intake, logical partline solutions and clean graphics.”
 


LOTUS C-01 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Engine:

Construction    2-cylinder 4-stroke engine, 75° V-style
Capacity    1.195 cm³
Bore      105 mm
Stroke    69 mm
Power     Approx. 200 HP
Transmission    6-gear jaw-type shift transmission
Lubrication      Dry sump lubrication
Main shaft ratio              40:76
Lay shaft ratio                15:41
Cooling    Water cooling
Clutch    Hydraulic anti-hopping clutch



Chassis:

Frame    Aero tech steel/Titanium/Carbon fibre frame
Fork    Upside down
Suspension strut              Twin suspension strut
Spring travel front            80 mm
Spring travel rear             70 mm
Brake system front           Twin brake disc, ø320mm, four piston calipers
Brake system rear            One brake disc,ø220mm, two piston calipers
Chain    X-Ring resp. O-Ring
Head tube ang                    59°
Fork ang                              54°
Wheel base                         1.645±15 mm
Ride height                        90 mm
Height of seat                    710 mm
Fuel tank capacity            10,5 l
Dry weight                          181 kg
Wheel front                        3,00x19; 120/70 ZR19
Wheel rear                          6,00x17; 190/55 ZR17

 

Liz Brooks, photos Kodewa